Rear End Colors

Discussion in 'Chassis restoration' started by 71Stage1Conv4sp, Feb 12, 2005.

  1. 71Stage1Conv4sp

    71Stage1Conv4sp Well-Known Member

    I am putting the rear end back together and I need some colors. What is the correct color for the axels? Natural Cast? What is the color of the outer bearing retainer that connects to the brake backing plate? (Black, I hope, since I already painted it). What is the correct finish of the bolts that connect the axel to the rear? Do they still sell them?

    I am still looking for a 3.42 posi rear to put back in. I would like to buy a new ring and pinion gear setup. Any help? Where is a good place to get bearings, drums and a new rear end cover?

    Sorry for all the questions, I haven't been able to get on the board for a week or so.

    Thanks.

    Len

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  2. 8587GN

    8587GN Well-Known Member

    Len,did you get my pm before the board went down about the drums? As for the posi unit,get one from a GN,gears too.Any of the turbo boards should have something for sale. I`ve got less than $200 in my posi unit with 3:42 gears
     
  3. 71Stage1Conv4sp

    71Stage1Conv4sp Well-Known Member

    Kevin;

    I did get your PM. I'll try the GN boards. Are they an exact replacement?

    Len
     
  4. 8587GN

    8587GN Well-Known Member

    Jim[monzaz] on hear set up my rear end. It was a direct bolt in
     
  5. Daves69

    Daves69 Too many cars too work on

    Len
    There is a company in Johnstown Pa. that sell posi, gears and could possibly set up your housing. Their name is Wayne Jack Auto service 814-536-5225. I have bought several posi units for the 8.5" rear rebuilt around $225.

    Dave
     

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