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| | | | Joined: Feb 2012 Posts: 23 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Feb 2012 Posts: 23 | Good morning. I have an opportunity to get a 79 Firebird rear end at a great price and I was wondering if it would be a good choice for my 56 Series 2 Chevy pickup?
Chris
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| | | | | Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 | | | | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,102 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,102 | Chris,
What you presented is a question that is open to many subjective opinions. It all depends on what you are trying to accomplish.
The first thing to consider is that it is going to have a 5 lug bolt pattern which does not match the front unless you are planning a 5 bolt disc brake conversion. It will also require welding the spring pads and possibly a u-joint change. Wheels will also be required. In addition the gear ratio may not be a good match for your existing engine/transmission combination. If everything is being changed out then it may be a good choice.
If you are going to leave everything else stock and need better highway performance, put in the factory overdrive transmission.
It's cheaper, less work, and no modifications required.
Fred
Last edited by rfs56trk; 12/04/2014 5:56 PM.
1956 3100 Pickup/Red/350/3sp OD/PS/Disc Brakes
1957 Bel Air Sport Coupe/Red/355/TH350/PS/Disc Brakes
2017 Silverado LT Single Cab SB/Black/5.3/6 Speed Trans
1947 Willys CJ2A w/F-Head engine
| | | | | Joined: Feb 2012 Posts: 23 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Feb 2012 Posts: 23 | Hi Fred.
I guess I should have given a little more info on what I have. I've just welded in the cross member for a TCI IFS front end. I do have a 5 bolt pattern on the front end.
Also, I've purchased a crate 350 engine, but have not yet figured out what tranny or rear end I should use.
I am a software developer, not a mechanic, so I'm kind of clueless when it comes to this sort of thing and am relying on the suggestions of those "in the know". Lol.
I just want it to be a nice driver, comfortable on the highway, no racing.
Thanks for your input!
Chris
"I'm sure those leftover parts aren't needed"
55 Chevy Series 2 pickup, "Buddy"
| | | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 7,441 Bolter | | Bolter Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 7,441 | My '48 Suburban has a '78 Firebird rear end. Does just fine with similar modifications such as you propose.
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