 Cruzin Okie
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12-26-19 09:50 AM - Post#2782943
I am putting a 57 rear end under my 53 210. The 3rd member has what appears to be a date code on the right side that is K70, which would seem to me to be 11/7/60. AW 1111, is stamped on the left side which I believe means, 3.08 ratio, built on 11/11. Which would make sense if cast 11/7. Blocking one wheel and turning the other 10 times the yoke turn 15.4 times. If my calculations are right, 3.08 gears. Does any of this sound right?
Thanks, Johnnie.
Johnnie
1950 styleline deluxe sports coupe, 350 cid, TH 400, nova rear end. Gen IV Vintage air. SOLD!
1953 210 4 Door, 235 with Powerglide. All original except for the 1954 hood bird.
John 3:16
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Edited by Cruzin Okie on 12-26-19 09:56 AM. Reason for edit: No reason given.
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Andy J
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12-26-19 03:31 PM - Post#2782978
In response to Cruzin Okie
I think it would be easier to turn the wheel once. The drive shaft would turn just over three times for a 3.08 ratio gearing.
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 GreatNorthWoods
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12-28-19 04:02 AM - Post#2783055
In response to Cruzin Okie
There were no 3.08 gears in 57 Chevys, but the third member could have been replaced at some time...:)
Vern
1953 Chevy Belair Sport Coupe - 355 Blueprint Engine, 700-R4, Vintage Air, EZ Wire, Ididit column, Cruise/Tilt, 59 Vette Steering Wheel, 4-Wheel Disc Brakes, Posies Springs, Coker Radials, Nova 10-bolt, Mustang II front, Continental Kit |
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 Gene_Schneider
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12-28-19 05:50 PM - Post#2783105
In response to GreatNorthWoods
first with a 3.08 was a 1959 348 with Turboglide.
several combinations had it from 1960 and up.
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Cruzin Okie
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12-29-19 09:53 PM - Post#2783184
In response to Gene_Schneider
Thanks guys. I did a little more digging and found the cast "K70" is indeed 11/7/1960. The "AW" stamped on the left side is a 3.08 ratio in 1960 for 348 and 283 power glide cars. The "1111" is the built date of 11/11/60.
Thanks for your input.
Johnnie
1950 styleline deluxe sports coupe, 350 cid, TH 400, nova rear end. Gen IV Vintage air. SOLD!
1953 210 4 Door, 235 with Powerglide. All original except for the 1954 hood bird.
John 3:16
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