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Re: [oletrucks] rearend size (dont laugh!!!) and "easy 5 bolt"

To: joe <chevy1@jps.net>
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] rearend size (dont laugh!!!) and "easy 5 bolt"
From: "A.B." <bigfred@unm.edu>
Date: Thu, 30 Nov 2000 10:50:41 -0700 (MST)
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
> 
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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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