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: 12 bolt rearend


ss2haul
Dec 30th, 06, 7:14 PM
I know the difference between a 10 and 12 bolt chevy rearend. Are there differences between years and how do you identify those differences

Whiskey
Dec 30th, 06, 7:51 PM
64 thru 67 are 1 inch shorter than 68 to 72 if you are talking about a-body rears. Bill

mr
Dec 30th, 06, 7:53 PM
Are there differences between years and how do you identify those differences..
Here are the casting numbers I have personally observed over the decades:

12-Bolt Housing: Casting #
1965 Chevelle 3859140N
1966 Chevelle 3875745N
1967 Chevelle 3894939NF
1967 Chevelle-Late 3917124NF
1968-Early 69 Chevelle 3917124NF
1969 Chevelle 3959038NF
1970-72 Chevelle 3969278NF

10-Bolt Housing: Casting #
1964 Chevelle 3839390N
1965 Chevelle 3959139N
1966 Chevelle 3875744N
1967 Chevelle 3894938NF
1968 Chevelle 3917123NF
1969 Chevelle 3859037NF
1970-72 Chevelle 3969277NF

I have no explanation for the "N" vs. "NF" either.
1964-1967 Chevelle rearends are 1" narrower, [ 54-1/4" ], axle tube flange to axle tube flange....
..than the wider 1968-1972 Chevelle rearends [ 55-1/4" ]............................Don.