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Buick Rear End swap on a 60 Electra

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by Reverend Ben, Jun 23, 2010.

  1. Reverend Ben
    Joined: Sep 22, 2009
    Posts: 27

    Reverend Ben
    Member
    from Sanford NC

    I'm putting a Caddy 500 in my 60' Buick and i'm stuck cause i can't find a rear end that will fit. It originally had an enclosed driveshaft so I can't use the original rear ( Unless anyone knows if a 63-65 Buick Riv's guts will fit in my hogs head ) and the caddy's rear is 4 inches too long. I need a rear that is 58 inches from backing plate to backing plate. If you know of anything that will work I would greatly appreciate your feedback. Can't wait to do some smokey burnouts in the big body Buick!
     
  2. Fraz
    Joined: Mar 3, 2001
    Posts: 1,818

    Fraz
    Member
    from Dixon, MO

    79-81 Olds 88 rears fit.
     
  3. Center section from a '61-'63 Buick rear bolts into the stock housing.
     
  4. Reverend Ben
    Joined: Sep 22, 2009
    Posts: 27

    Reverend Ben
    Member
    from Sanford NC

    I thank you both so much. You have made my day. On the hunt I go tomorrow.
     

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