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| | | | Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 304 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 304 | I just came across a 350 engine, 350 tranny and a posi rear(all for 1K) that might work in my '52. My question is will a rear end out of a 78 camaro fit? I always read "early 70's" for the rears that fit this truck. I know the width is the issue (most likely) so what is the correct width? Measured from drum to drum in inches I would inmagine. Just wondering.
Last edited by Panhead59; 12/01/2010 2:15 PM. Reason: Rear issue not tranny issue
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| | | | | Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 445 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 445 | I would say yes too the rearend, along with the Camaro front clip,Now you have your motor mounts and power steering.Disk breaks power.You use your stock tranny crossmenber.Just have to notch out the crossmenber for the 350 tranny.The drive shaft is last thing.good luck things will fall together
dan-pa
| | | | | Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 649 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 649 | Camaro rearend same 71 thru 81. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,897 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,897 | Please change your title to "rearend question". This thread has very little to do with transmissions. | | | | | Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 304 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 304 | I will change title to Rearend question instead of tranny question. My bust, I had several things going on at once.
'52 3100 "once a Marine, always a Marine!!
| | | | | Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 304 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 304 | Thank u for info on rear. I do not have the Camaro front clip, those items have already been removed. Thinking about that aftermarket mustang front end if I don't sell the truck first.
'52 3100 "once a Marine, always a Marine!!
| | | | | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 4,983 Master Gabster | | Master Gabster Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 4,983 | Camaro rearend same 71 thru 81. That is what is refereed to as a 10 bolt rear. The gear ratio may not suit you. If so then check out Ebay and compare prices with NAPA or your FLAPS for a new set. NAPA can sometimes beat Ebay's price as you won't be paying shipping charges.
~Jim
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