Projects Bringing UP the REAR.

Got the seals, gaskets , additive and hand book for the rear from fabcraft. also sprung for new racing lug nuts. I should have the center on monday. I installed a drain plug kit in the housing and made new brake lines. Getting closer now. The car should be ready for april.

 

A little tune up on the photo

 

Thanks LB.

 

Mikey, Loose power from the storm yesterday? (No lights)

 

No, just in a rush and took a crappy dark pic,LOL.

 

Clean the housing real good and then get some oil all the way around inside the axle tubes so there is no chance of rust starting.

 

Yep, already done -prepped. You could eat off the inside, before the light coat of oil.

 

It's the extra care that makes the difference.

 

Just got the complete carrier, it came in a very nice custom built wood box. I will post some pics tomorrow . The axles should ship today or tomorrow. The chunk is great with build blueprint sheet, all specs, clearances , etc. Fabcraft pays great attention to every detail.

 

Here is the new blueprinted chunk. Axles will be here by the end of week. Installation party this weekend.

 

Wish we lived closer. I would bring the beer.

 

Ha, thanks salt. I would supply the beer, and I will be . My helper makes it mandatory .

 

I had one of those three rib Olds/Pontiac third members in my 65 Malibu.

 

The chunk I took out, now my spare is a two rib.

 

I have one of the three finger third member set up with 4.88 for the new car or a spare if something happens to the one in the car.
The problem I ran into was my axles have the 45 degree pressure angle so the Fabcraft stuff wouldn't work for me unless I replaced everything.

 

Do you mean the angle at the end of the splines?

 

The angle of the splines them self.
The Fabcraft stuff has a 35 degree pressure angle on the axles and spool as well as there posi's.

 

Got it. Yea that makes sense to me now. Dave at fabcraft mentioned that in one of our conversations. He just said angle not pressure angle, thats why I asked. Thanks.

 

I got a real good education on them trying to save the 35 spline Summer Brother axles I had to work with.

 

The chunk and axles are installed. Everything fit perfect. Next is the drive shaft and brake system. I will post pics later. This rear is now up to a much higher level.

 

Mikey
Make sure to include a straight on rear view of that housing, those are about the sexiest rears ever stamped in steel.

 

Yea, will do DDD.

 

Pics. All installed including brake shoes , new brake lines, bleed. Drive shaft going on and safety loop in a moment. All ahead of the time frame I had in mind. Come on SPRING!

 

Clearing throat! Something is missing
By the way Mikey, I've studied those photos and still can't figure out why there are two rearends in there. Mirror?

 

Ladder Bar - Wheelie Bar?
Oh Wait!

 

Reflection in polished stainless steel floor.

 

Mmmmm! Rear strong like bull!! Me likey, Mikey! Gonna send you a PM. Check your "Conversations" folder later.

 

Mmmmm! Rear strong like bull!! Me likey, Mikey. Gonna send you a PM, so check your "Conversations" file later.

 

Now if your stuck for a place to have breakfast the bottom of the Hotrod may do...

Good eye Denny...Clean machine Mikey



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