[kcdiehl]

I have a 67 el camino small block, 10 bolt. I was scavagening the junk yards this weeken and found a 65 camino with a 12 bolt in it. i bought it on the spot for $300. does anyone know if it will bolt in?? from what i have read it should bolt right in. i thought $300 was a good price too. any thoughts???

 

[Don Maddock]

Bolt er in!!!

 

[keithb]

you will need the spring hold down plates. other then that bolt in deal.

 

[JWagner]

You should check the U-Joint to see if it is the same size. You might need a U-joint that will match the two sizes if it is not the same.

 

[kcdiehl]

spring hold down plates??? the rearend came with the rear springs attached(bolted) to the rear end. then i should be good to go. i am going to take my wire wheel to the rear end when i get home. where are the casting number and other important information at on the rear end???

 

[JWagner]

The stamped numbers on the axle are on the forward side of the right hand axle tube , near the carrier.

 

[DaleM]

Casting numbers/dates:
http://chevellestuff.net/qd/generic_rear_axle_info.htm

1965 rear axle ratio codes:
http://chevellestuff.net/1965/rear_axle.htm

 

[Mike]

Code numbers on the housing will tell you what it was born as,not necessarily what it is now.
Get the housing casting number to be sure what it is though - should be 3859140N for a 65. .
Pull the cover and have a look-see ,also a lube change wouldn't hurt.
If it's a posi ,don't forgert to use either the GM or Ford posi lube whether or not the gear lube you buy has it or not.

 

[kcdiehl]

Awesome. its a 3:31 posi i cant believe it . i have been slowly looking for a 12 bolt for the last 6 years and now i have a posi. i am excited to have found it for $300 the junk yard didnt know what they had. the 65 camino has lots of parts on it still.

 

[70-SS454]

Yeah, and just think, it only cost's nearly $1,800 to rebuild one right...

 

[Verle]

I'll give you $350 for it.

 

[Alwhite00]

Yeah, and just think, it only cost's nearly $1,800 to rebuild one right...

Sheesh, Who pissed in your Cheerios this morning?

LK