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Re: [oletrucks] Stupid Question.

To: Mark Mintmier <tenisguy@gte.net>
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] Stupid Question.
From: "A.B." <bigfred@unm.edu>
Date: Wed, 16 Aug 2000 08:47:52 -0600 (MDT)
Thanks,
my truck is a '53.  
I'll call around for a Camero/Transam.
do you also run a master cylinder w/booster in your setup?
-alfie


On Tue, 15 Aug 2000, Mark Mintmier wrote:

> I picked up a rear end with positraction and disc brakes from a 1979 Pontiac
> Trans Am for $200 here in Pennsylvania.  I was really looking for the rear
> disc brakes, but the posi was an added bonus.  It's my understanding that one
> of the benefits of positraction is that it allows quicker starts because of
> less tire slippage.  Don't know if it's absolutely true, but it sounds good
> to me.  You didn't say what year truck you have, but it was my understanding
> that the 1982-89 Camaro rear ends were a little too wide for the 1949-53
> trucks.  The earlier Camaro/Firebird/Trans Am rear ends are supposed to be
> the right width, although I think only the 1979-81s had positraction as an
> option.  As with anything I say, check with the other members of the list
> before taking what I say as gospel, because they nearly all know more about
> this stuff than I do.
> 
> Mark Mintmier
> 1950 3100
> 1952 3100
> Johnstown, PA
> 
> "A.B." wrote:
> 
> > What are the benifits/drawbacks of having a Posi.
> > I am looking for a rear end, and I have found some '82-'89 camero rears.
> > One place wants $300 for a rear end with a posi and disc brakes.  Twice
> > what they want for a normal rear with drums.  Is it worth it?
> >
> > Are there any other GM cars out there that will povide the same setup, and
> > width?  Buick? Olds? Pontiac?
> >
> > Thanks
> > -alfie
> >
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