[Spunky3932]

Hi all,

I have been looking for a 12 bolt rear end for a while now.

I have found a shortened housing that was replaced with a pure beefy drag rear-end. The axles, housing, and brackets are the only thing there. He is wanting only 50 dollars for it.

Could somebody help/explain to me what else I am going to need and possible prices on it?

Ideally, I would like to throw in posi 3.73, but would be ok with posi 3.56's.
It is shortened to the point that a 15in wide tire fits nicely in the tire well.

Thanks for all your help.

Spunky

Added: I have no welding experience whatsoever.

 

[Brian_d]

How much has it been shortened? Are the brackets for the lower control arms & shocks still on the axle tubes? Spring perches still present? Does it have a yolk? Does it have the carrier main caps? If it dosen't you are gonig to have to get caps then have them machined correctly to the housing. Your brake backing plates from the current rear will bolt right on (if everything is chevy) Here are some id #'s to verify that it is a chevy & not an olds:
1965 - 3859140N
1966 - 3875745N
1967 - N3894939
Late 67 - NF3917124
1968 early 69 - 3917124
1969 - 3959038NF
1970-72 - 3969278NF
1970-72 - 3969278

There are a couple of great guys here like Big Gear Head & Tlowe that can get you some prices for parts that you are gonna need. Good luck. B.

 

[Mike]

You might contact Tom (user name tlowe) or Freddie (user name big gear head)as they can probably build you one that hasn't been ,UM ,butchered.

 

[tlowe]

i take rears in on trade all the time. yours may have more value to me than 50.00. i also have rears ready to go and can build to suit your needs. i see you are in Ill. not to far from me , really. send me some pics of it. telowe2000@yahoo.com

 

[big gear head]

Are you building a pro street or drag car? If you are then this might work. If not then you won't be able to use it without replacing the axle tubes. Replacing the tubes is a BIG job.