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Old 01-09-2012, 01:53 PM
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ok i have a 1955 Chevy bel air with an original rear end and i have the frame off the body and i am wondering what rear end to put in it!
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whats wrong with the original?
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rear end in 55 chevy

What do plan to do with the car , car shows , racing ?? or just going fast
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A 70s Torino/Montego/Tbird rear end is the same width as a 55 Chevy rear, and only needs new spring perches to fit.
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I user a 69 12 bolt only 1in wider Eaton pozi dragraced for 6years [no slicks] without breakage
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