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Old July 6th, 2010, 02:13 PM
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Need some help with a 1967 Delmont 88 rear end.

My delmont 88 rear end went out looking for the best suggestion. Can any body help located in southern ca.
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Old July 6th, 2010, 02:57 PM
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Originally Posted by 1967 Delmont 88
My delmont 88 rear end went out
Where'd it go?

Can you be more specific? Can't you just replace or rebuild whatever component failed instead of trying to find a whole new rear end?

There's a guy on here somewhere trying to sell two '67 Delta 88s. I'm guessing the rears are the same, but that's the kind of thing, a donor car, that you're going to have to look for if you want to replace the entire thing.
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Old July 6th, 2010, 03:43 PM
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The bearing house that holds the axles is worn. this is a common problem with type o rearends would like to rebuild but i do not know shops. ive heard a c 12 off a chevelle would fit. and it is a better rear end for this car. if you know any good shops or a good start place let me know.
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Old July 6th, 2010, 05:45 PM
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What is the best way to fix this problem?
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Old July 6th, 2010, 07:12 PM
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I know Southern Oregon is still 500-750 miles from Southern California... but I know of a 1968 Delta Custom that likely will become a parts car. The owner is looking at using the 455 for another car he has, but doesn't have plans for anything else off the car. You gotta brother-in-law in the trucking business???

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Old July 7th, 2010, 03:59 AM
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can put some photos of what happened.
I Have a repaired last year skimmed a metal sleve.
Again, if I understood what happened to you.
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Old July 7th, 2010, 05:08 AM
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Our member called Monzaz works on differentials. He may be willing to offer some help or do some work for you. Welcome to CO.
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Old July 7th, 2010, 11:57 AM
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Is there a better rearend that will mount up without changing to much or is it better to build up stock rearend?
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Old July 11th, 2010, 10:19 PM
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If you have to go with a used rear-end unit then start looking for one from a wagon. Many of them came from the dealer with a towing package that included an anti-spin diff.

One from a 98 will work as well but you will have to change the brakes out and I mean drums and all. The drums on the 98 are wider. On the other hand, it never hurts to have bigger brakes!

The best way to spot an anti-spin in a junk yard or on a parts car is to look for a small tag attached to the rear cover that says something like 'Use special oil'. These tags are normally attached to the lower part of the rear cover on the passenger side so they can be see without getting under the car and looking for a number.

You will feel the difference when you step on the gas.
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Old July 12th, 2010, 12:26 PM
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Thanks guys. I found the original rear end. Is there anything I could do to help the performance of it.
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