Wouldn't it be more informative to have measurements of outside of drum to
outside of drum?? What if the backing plat to backing plate distance is
good, but the drums are really thick?
-alfie
On Thu, 30 Nov 2000, joe wrote:
> Terry,
>
> I have a chart that I've been trying to create that list the actual width of
> the rearend from backing plate to backing plate and the spring perch
> distance. I only have one Chevrolet lug pattern rearend listed with the
> perch width of 44" that your looking for:
>
> '67 Chevrolet with a 6 cylinder
>
> That rearend also has a backing plate to backing plate distance of roughly
> 52-53"
>
> Could you measure the backing plate distance of your rearend for me so I'll
> know what we're dealing with on clearances.
>
> I'd like to ask for everyone's assistance to see if the next chance they
> have if they could measure the distance between the spring perches and
> backing plates so I could added them to my charts. I would need to know the
> year and engine size also.
>
> Hope this helps and thanks to those who send me the information.
>
> P.S. In regards to the conversion to 5 lug up front your easiest best would
> be 54 Chevy car hubs.
>
>
> Joe Garcia
> Yuba City, CA
> 1950 Chevrolet 3100
>
> http://chevy1.freeservers.com/
> http://50chevy.freeservers.com/
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Terry Bancesco <drducttape@hotmail.com>
> To: oletrucks@autox.team.net <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
> Date: Wednesday, November 29, 2000 8:47 PM
> Subject: [oletrucks] rearend size (dont laugh!!!) and "easy 5 bolt"
>
>
> >Hi All!!!
> >
> >Another couple of quick questions for the experts:
> >
> >I have access to a rearend (5 bolt) that I want, but here's the catch, The
> >distance between the centerbolts on my 57 GMC is 42", and the other rear is
> >44".
> >
> >Is there any "easy" way to wedge the desired rearend into the pickup, or is
> >this an entirely lost cause?
> >
> >Any reccomendations for 5 bolt rearends that will just bolt up?
> >(Years/models)
> >
> >ALSO:
> >
> >What's the easiest way to convert 6 bolt front hubs to 5 bolt?
> >
> >I'm into the boneyard picks, 'cause I dont got tha bucks!!!
> >
> >Any time/money saving tips you experts out there have will be greatly
> >appreciated!!!
> >
> >Thanks!!!
> >
> >P.S. Thanks for all the bodywork, and paint tips on my last post, I have
> >not got the truck painted yet, but it's in the works!!!
> >
> >Dr.Ducttape
> >___________________________________________________________________________
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