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1941 Buick rearend lenght?

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by Hemi j, Dec 31, 2011.

  1. Hemi j
    Joined: Sep 17, 2009
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    Hemi j
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    from Colorado

    Does anybody know the overall lenght of a stock
    1941 Buick 66s 2dr fastback rearend?
    I need to replace it with a modern
    rearend. Thanks guys. Hemi j
     
  2. LOWLYDE
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    LOWLYDE
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    I hear a 60's rivi is a close swap
     
  3. Hemi j
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    Hemi j
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    from Colorado

    Thanks I'll check it out
     
  4. Orn
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    Orn
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    Caprice sedan is exact width.
     

  5. Hemi j
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    Hemi j
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    from Colorado

    What year and thanks
     
  6. Orn
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    Orn
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    I have used a rear from a 1977 Caprice sedan on my preivious 41Buick and I know for sure that a 1986 rear is the same width as I have one on my 47 Olds. It must be from a sedan cause the wagon rear is 2" longer. I guess you can use rears from 70-90 Caprice.
     
  7. Hemi j
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    Hemi j
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    Thanks again !!!
     
  8. afan
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    afan
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    from michigan

    I'm using a ford 9 inch out of a 59 ford wagon and it fits perfect .I didn't have to move the springs or spring perches. good luck!
     
  9. Hemi j
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    Hemi j
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    Thanks, I use 9"'s on everything!!
     
  10. Hemi j
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    Hemi j
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    from Colorado

    For future threads, I was just able
    to measure the 41's rear and it's
    62" axle to axle.
     
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  11. Burkedore
    Joined: Nov 9, 2013
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    Thanks for posting such a clear answer to the question originally asked. It made things much easier when using the search function.
     
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