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1project2many · 04-13-2019, 09:32 PM

That's not a G body rear axle. Sorry, but I've seen too many. Finding an 8.5" differential is uncommon (round cover indicates 8.5"). But that alone doesn't rule it out. What definitely says "No way" is the shocks mounted in front of the rear axle and sway bar attached inside the rear control arms.

Here's a G body axle:

I agree with joedoh that we're looking at a B-body (Caprice/Impala) chassis.

04-13-2019, 09:32 PM	#33
1project2many Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Lakes Region NH Posts: 3,157	Re: 1955 Chevy Cameo Chassis Swap That's not a G body rear axle. Sorry, but I've seen too many. Finding an 8.5" differential is uncommon (round cover indicates 8.5"). But that alone doesn't rule it out. What definitely says "No way" is the shocks mounted in front of the rear axle and sway bar attached inside the rear control arms. Here's a G body axle: I agree with joedoh that we're looking at a B-body (Caprice/Impala) chassis.