Gotta 68 skylark, and i know in few differrent areas, where there are cars of similar build. looking for a perfect fit or replacement complete posi rear end. No mods needed besides general cleaning, what kinda of car or years should i be looking for ? Example, "out in the country areas of VA", know where a 64, 74 chevelle, a few El caminos and monte carlo's, and a few cutlass's are with the rears still in them, should i even consider them and take the time to look ? Espicially in question of the El camino's and 71-73 monte carlo's?
67-70 8.2 inch rear would bolt right in. It's possible the 67 rear is an inch narrower. 64-66 used different spring mounts, but can be made to work. 71-72 8.5 inch would require the driveshaft be shortened. Chevy rears would require a conversion u-joint. I hear 70-72 Monte Carlo's had 12 bolt rears. Gotta shorten the drivshaft for them too.
not sure, but it's possible. If so, the difference would be in the tubes. The trailing arms are mounted in the same location.
Just some quick notes here, I replaced the 8.2 in my `65 Skylark with a 12 bolt out of a `70 Chevelle and I did not have to shorten my driveshaft. Chevelle/Monte Carlo/El Camino use the same rearend. Bill
