5 lug rear, 6 lug truck?

Discussion in '1960-1966' started by gitrunindady, Dec 4, 2007.

  1. gitrunindady

    gitrunindady Member

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    besides taking the cover off, how can i find out what yr. trk my rear end came out of? date code etc...? help:confused:
     
  2. dvalentine

    dvalentine Charter Member

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    You need to narrow it down a bit first. Is it a 12 bolt, 10 bolt ?

    You can start by looking closely on the axle tubes for a serial number. You may need to get in there with a bucket of degreaser and a wire brush to peel away the years of crud that is most certinly there.

    Val
     
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  3. gitrunindady

    gitrunindady Member

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    no degreaser needed.....thanks dad. I found the letters HC on the tube. pretty sure its a '67 12 bolt w/ 3.73 posi.!!! YEAH, thanks again dad..
     

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