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Username Post: 12 Bolt Rear Measurement        (Topic#254915)
Nick55 
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12-27-10 11:56 AM - Post#2023245    

Hi all, I have a chance to get a 12 bolt housing from a guy. He says it measures 55 3/8" from backing plate to backing plate. Is this the correct width for a 68-72 rear? Any info would be appreciated. Thanks, Nick



Edited by bowtieollie on 12-28-10 05:59 PM. Reason for edit: No reason given.

 


62sedan 
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12-27-10 01:44 PM - Post#2023288    
    In response to Nick55

Here's a list of stock rearend widths measured WMS (wheel mounting surface) to WMS.

Sorry, but I don't have anything listing dimensions from backing plate to backing plate.
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Rear end widths in inches (wheel mount surface to wheel mount surface)

57.75 1962-1967 Chevy II/Nova
58.00 1978-1988 Chevy Malibu, Monte Carlo
59.50 1968-1982 Corvette
60.00 1955-1964 Chevy Car
60.00 1967-1969 Camaro
60.25 1968-1979 Chevy II/Nova
60.50 1984-1995 Corvette
60.50 1964-1967 Chevelle
62.00 1955-1959 Chevy Pickup
62.50 1968-1972 Chevelle
62.50 1970-1981 Camaro/Firebird


Chuck






 
72 LONGHORN 
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05-02-12 07:44 PM - Post#2221799    
    In response to Nick55

HEY BUDDY I GOT A 72 WITH A 12 BOLT FROM A 70 VELLE IT MEASURES 55 3/8 GET IT BUD



 
303Chevelle 
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05-01-14 11:04 AM - Post#2449217    
    In response to 62sedan

This is great, thanks for posting, going to have to store it for my records!



 
bigbowtielover 
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05-04-14 01:44 PM - Post#2450005    
    In response to 303Chevelle

Depending on how you measure it...'65-'67 chevelle is 54 1/2" and '68-'72 chevelle is 55 1/2" between backing plates.Add about 2 1/4" per side approx for brakes and drums and you get the overall measure.



 
55MAS 
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08-27-21 04:32 AM - Post#2826068    
    In response to Nick55

Doesn't the sell know what it is? What it is out of, what ratio, std or posi? Let alone condition?
How about the casting date, casting number on center section?

Certainly not going to buy a rear end based on a measurement.



 


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