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lukecp · 10-25-2004, 12:29 PM

I found a 3.73 coil rear to replace the slowly dying 3.07 rear in my '72, which along with the brakes is the main thing it needs to be road worth again, and should make the truck run a 14 second 1/4 mile if i can get traction

Anyway, the easiest way for me to pick it up would be if i can fit it in my Saturn. I don't know if i can do it, but i'm thinking with the back seat down, and the front passenger seat all the way up and folded forward, it might fit. So, i need the measurments of the rearend from wheel studs to wheel studs, outside diamater of the brake drums, and height of the punkin from the end of the pinon yolk to the outside edge of the inspection cover on the back. If i can wrap it up in tarps and plastic so it won't ruin my car, and slide it in through the trunk i will be set and not have to borrow someone else's vehicle.

Thank you for any help!

Oh, forgot. It is a '72 5-lug 12 bolt rear.

lukecp · 10-25-2004, 01:37 PM

Nevermind the other measurments, besides the width. I went and looked....way more room than i thought i had. I have 74" of linear room from the rear of the truck to the back of the front passenger side seat. I think the rearend is about 64" so i should be OK.

**71swb4x4** · 10-25-2004, 01:42 PM

So all you need is the width of my rearend?

lukecp · 10-25-2004, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 71swb4x4

So all you need is the width of my rearend?

Yup

**71swb4x4** · 10-25-2004, 01:55 PM

I only share the width of my rearend with certain people

But if no one has answered by the time I get off work I will measure my truck's rearend for you.

flip66 · 10-25-2004, 07:15 PM

from outside of backing plate to backing plate it is 58 in. I figure with drums on it and axels in it you should have plenty of room.

lukecp · 10-25-2004, 09:03 PM

Awesome....add in 3" each for drums/studs and i still have room.

Thanks for the help! I'll have to snap some pics of my Saturn beign used to haul a huge greasy part

10-25-2004, 12:29 PM	#1
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	Rearend measurments I found a 3.73 coil rear to replace the slowly dying 3.07 rear in my '72, which along with the brakes is the main thing it needs to be road worth again, and should make the truck run a 14 second 1/4 mile if i can get traction Anyway, the easiest way for me to pick it up would be if i can fit it in my Saturn. I don't know if i can do it, but i'm thinking with the back seat down, and the front passenger seat all the way up and folded forward, it might fit. So, i need the measurments of the rearend from wheel studs to wheel studs, outside diamater of the brake drums, and height of the punkin from the end of the pinon yolk to the outside edge of the inspection cover on the back. If i can wrap it up in tarps and plastic so it won't ruin my car, and slide it in through the trunk i will be set and not have to borrow someone else's vehicle. Thank you for any help! Oh, forgot. It is a '72 5-lug 12 bolt rear. __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

10-25-2004, 01:37 PM	#2
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	Nevermind the other measurments, besides the width. I went and looked....way more room than i thought i had. I have 74" of linear room from the rear of the truck to the back of the front passenger side seat. I think the rearend is about 64" so i should be OK. __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

10-25-2004, 01:42 PM	#3
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,499	So all you need is the width of my rearend? __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

10-25-2004, 01:55 PM	#5
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,499	I only share the width of my rearend with certain people But if no one has answered by the time I get off work I will measure my truck's rearend for you. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

10-25-2004, 09:03 PM	#7
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	Awesome....add in 3" each for drums/studs and i still have room. Thanks for the help! I'll have to snap some pics of my Saturn beign used to haul a huge greasy part __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

10-25-2004, 07:15 PM	#6
flip66 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Garland TX Dallas area Posts: 658	from outside of backing plate to backing plate it is 58 in. I figure with drums on it and axels in it you should have plenty of room.



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