2.73 or 3.08 typically
Justin
55 2nd rod
OKC, OK
>From: David G Shier <dshier@rmi.net>
>Reply-To: David G Shier <dshier@rmi.net>
>To: Al & Judy <cayfords@sympatico.ca>
>CC: WR Teto <monadnoc@crystal-mtn.com>, Ole Trucks
><oletrucks@autox.team.net>
>Subject: Re: [oletrucks] High speed rear end?
>Date: Mon, 08 May 2000 18:11:45 -0600
>
>What is the normal ratio found in these Nova units??
>
>Dave Shier
>www.mtntown.com
>
>
>Al & Judy wrote:
>
> > The 73 to 79 Nova 10 bolt is the perfect width, and the springs line up
> > beautifully, I spent today installing one in the rear of my 49 3100.
>Also,
> > an 8.5" 10 bolt will withstand plenty of abuse, I have a couple of
>friends
> > with high horse Novas running these rear ends, and they report no
>problems.
> >
> > Al
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "WR Teto" <monadnoc@crystal-mtn.com>
> > To: "Ole Trucks" <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
> > Sent: May 7, 2000 8:15 PM
> > Subject: Re: [oletrucks] High speed rear end?
> >
> > > That sounds about right Joe. I measured the same when I was hunting
>down
> > a rear for my 53 1/2 ton.
> > > I also checked the width of my 72 Chevelle rear and it was pretty
>close to
> > the same width as the AD
> > > rear. Unfortunately, I wasn't about to strip my Chevelle for the
>parts!
> > I ended up with a 10 bolt
> > > posi from an '85 Camaro Berlinetta that was also a similar width. All
>it
> > took was grinding off the
> > > old coil spring perches and other flotsam, and welding on the perches
>from
> > the truck springs. I
> > > went with an aftermarket spring replacement from Chassis Engineering.
>I
> > have not had a chance to
> > > drive this rear end, but I rebuilt it with a new Richmond gear set,
>3.23:1
> > ratio. I don't plan on
> > > many tire-shredding burnouts, so the 10-bolt should suffice.
> > >
> > > Wally / Templeton, MA
> > > 53 3100 rod project
> > > 72 Chevelle Malibu
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > > The Chevelle rearend is the same at 54-55 inches and that's what I'm
> > running
> > > > in my 50. The truck rearend should be the same but my brother has
>my 70
> > > > right now and I can't check it for you until tomorrow "should work".
> > > > I don't know of any that will directly bolt in to the stock springs
>on
> > your
> > > > truck. Your probably stuck having to weld the perches onto the
>donor
> > > > rearend.
> > > >
> > > > Joe Garcia
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and
>1959
> > >
> >
> > oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
>
>oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
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