Ratrodking,
Sorry to have taken so long for photos, been real busy. There are lots of small details that have to addressed in a rear end swap. On my truck, I had to get a conversion u joint because the Camaro rear and the truck had different sizes-not a problem if you go to the right parts store. Be sure and get all the u joint bolts and saddles from the junk yard. Also the camaro rear is "shorter" than the 55-your driveshaft will be about 1 inch too short. Here is a photo of the u joint.
http://inlinethumb59.webshots.com/44794/2833256660103767390S600x600Q85.jpgHere is a photo after installation. I cut all the camaro brackets off with a 4 inch grinder and then ground all the welds smooth. You will need 2 inch spring perches to weld in place.
http://inlinethumb46.webshots.com/3373/2935156530103767390S600x600Q85.jpgThe camaro rear is smaller in diameter than the 55. I cut a section out of the 55 to make a shim so that the spring saddle would fit snug. You can see here.
http://inlinethumb23.webshots.com/15190/2202930790103767390S600x600Q85.jpghttp://inlinethumb49.webshots.com/44080/2663583730103767390S600x600Q85.jpgRemember that a later model rear will be metric. Get the lug bolts too. I was going to get a rebuild kit for the wheel cylinders. The parts guy said he could sell me new cylinders almost as cheap as the kit. Then he asks if I want metric or standard. I took the standard. Then you can use all the brake lines off your original rear ends and not have to replumb everything.
Just a few thoughts to help you along, good luck.
Hugh
My Wife's Dream Come True:
http://inlinethumb56.webshots.com/46903/2040091290103767390S600x600Q85.jpg
