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joe_padavano · 07-08-2008, 09:55 AM

The inverted "V" notch in the cover screams "Chevy" axle. A ten bolt cover of any type would not be original in your car - it should have come with a Type O that had a 12 bolt cover and a 10 bolt, 8.5" diameter ring gear. I can't tell in the picture - are the axle shafts retained with C-clips or not? If so, it's definitely a Chevy 10-bolt with 8.5" ring gear. While not correct, it's frankly just as strong as the Type O, with the exception of the C-clip axle retention. On the other hand, parts are MUCH easier to find.

07-08-2008, 09:55 AM	#2 (permalink)
joe_padavano Moderator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 2,345	The inverted "V" notch in the cover screams "Chevy" axle. A ten bolt cover of any type would not be original in your car - it should have come with a Type O that had a 12 bolt cover and a 10 bolt, 8.5" diameter ring gear. I can't tell in the picture - are the axle shafts retained with C-clips or not? If so, it's definitely a Chevy 10-bolt with 8.5" ring gear. While not correct, it's frankly just as strong as the Type O, with the exception of the C-clip axle retention. On the other hand, parts are MUCH easier to find. __________________ Joe Padavano 64 Jetstar 88 Conv 66 442 L-69 Conv 68 W-30 69 H/O 69 442 70 W-30 72 442 84 Custom Cruiser 86 Caprice wagon (w/307 Olds)