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10-17-2009, 05:28 PM
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Re: new guy ~ old project (53 chevy)
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10-17-2009, 05:30 PM
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10-17-2009, 05:32 PM
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10-17-2009, 05:34 PM
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10-17-2009, 05:35 PM
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10-17-2009, 06:54 PM
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Re: new guy ~ old project (53 chevy)
I can tell the rear isn't stock, but I'm not sure what it's from, and I don't know if the front is drop or not.
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10-18-2009, 09:09 AM
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Re: new guy ~ old project (53 chevy)
That rear end is a GM 10-bolt, looks like A-body judging by the upper control arm mounts on it.
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10-18-2009, 03:01 PM
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Re: new guy ~ old project (53 chevy)
is it a decently strong rear end? im not trying to throw much at it but want to eliminate weak links. anybody else have any information on these parts?
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10-18-2009, 03:05 PM
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Re: new guy ~ old project (53 chevy)
Depends on what you want to do with it. I thrashed and hammerd stock 10 bolts in the 60's and never broke one, but that was with 215Hp 283's. When I got a real engine I switch to an Olds rearend. My 64 Chevelle has a approx 325 HP 350, TH350 and stock ten bolt with 3.08 gears. I don't abuse it but have launched it hard on 235 wide tires without any problems. For everyday use they are fine, lots of stock 60's muscle cars, Vettes, etc. came from the factory with them. They can be upgraded with stronger gears, bearing, axles, posi, etc. if you want to use the housing.
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10-21-2009, 03:28 PM
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Re: new guy ~ old project (53 chevy)
im gonna keep the 235 and put a vette manifold on it. nothing too special. so ill keep it as long as it will hold. whats the cheepest way i can get low? should i just remove some leafs? can anybody tell me if this is a drop axle?
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10-21-2009, 11:09 PM
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Re: new guy ~ old project (53 chevy)
that is not a dropped front axle. you can however buy a dropped axle from speedway for a good price or go to droppedaxle.com
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10-22-2009, 01:08 AM
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Re: new guy ~ old project (53 chevy)
yep kulturekat is right. your front end is bone stock. i have a 53 as well. welcome to the forums!
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