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Old 06-18-2015, 10:31 PM   #1
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Rear End Question

On my 64 Stepside - I have a WC 6 17 stamped on it. Does that mean a Posi 3.73?
And what does the 6 17 mean?
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Old 06-18-2015, 11:39 PM   #2
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Re: Rear End Question

Yep.
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Old 06-19-2015, 12:34 AM   #3
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Wc is the code for the 3.73 posi. The 6 17 most likely refers to the month and date the axle was produced. I wish I could help you on the production date Bette as my axel is an hc 08 06 meaning posi August 1966
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Old 06-19-2015, 04:55 AM   #4
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Thank you par4tom - I guess these numbers don't mean much:
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Old 06-19-2015, 08:48 AM   #5
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Factory spec sheets show it as a 3.73 posi date coded June 17

3838227 is the part # for 12 bolt rear end and will be 17 spline axles
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Old 06-19-2015, 03:43 PM   #6
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I have a c10. would that be the same as c14 or c15?
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Old 06-19-2015, 03:45 PM   #7
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I have a c10. would that be the same as c14 or c15?
Would depend if its a short wheel base or long wheel base.

115" = 14
127" = 15

This is for half tons.
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thank you for that imfo. looks like i have a 15. meant to ask some one sooner but don't like looking ignorant.
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Old 06-19-2015, 04:03 PM   #9
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thank you for that imfo. looks like i have a 15. meant to ask some one sooner but don't like looking ignorant.
No problem. Theres plenty of info and knowledge on the forum so if you can't find it in a search just feel free to ask. We're all here to help each other and preserve the trucks, info and history that we can.
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Old 06-19-2015, 05:03 PM   #10
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Re: Rear End Question

There's no such thing as looking ignorant. Even the most experienced members can discover something new.

1963c10 isn't it interesting to see a page listing 61-66, yet, it doesn't list the H Freemont plant!
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Old 06-19-2015, 05:33 PM   #11
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Was Fremont even on line at that time? My 61 shows a 1c14401010xx vin, and the sheet I looked at to verify the vin doesn't even show Oakland as a plant...
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Old 06-20-2015, 02:04 PM   #12
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where at on the diff. is that stamped? Mine is kinda crusty lol and i dont want to have to scrape off all of it to find it . THanks
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Old 06-20-2015, 04:09 PM   #13
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Mine is at the rear of the tube on the Drivers side of the pumpkin.
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Old 06-23-2015, 09:03 PM   #14
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Found one like this on craigslist . What would it be worth in good condition.
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