Gpc1

Car has 3:08 gears now would like to find a 3:55 in good shape
thanks
i am located in Northern California
SF bay area

Gerald Nickels

You might want to list your city and state.
Gerald

svnt442

Well....that covers San Jose to Hornbrook (had to look that one up) and anything in between....hence the city is needed.

Gpc1

SF Bay Area , east bay
thanks

5765

I have a complete 65 442 rear with 3.23 gears and heavy duty brakes.

Gpc1

Thanks, but a 3:23 wouldn’t do me much good. I’m probably going to have to get a gear set and change over.
i have never done a gear change so I was hoping to find a complete rear end I could just swap out.
Thanks all

66-3X2 442

I have a very nice used OEM 3.55 gear set and posi unit I will sell. This is for the 8.2 B/P axle and will fit your housing. Contact me @ pchopesq@aol.com

Gpc1

Doesn’t need to be a posi . Email sent

66-3X2 442

If you can't set the gear set up correctly,finding a complete rear axle is your best choice. The problem is,the 64/65 rear axles are narrower than the 66/67 units. It's not a huge difference but still a difference. You might find a good reputable mechanic in your area who can do the gear change. Good Luck.

Gpc1

Yes, a complete rear end would be a lot easier and something I’m comfortable doing as I have done so a few times in my day. I know the axles are slightly longer on 66-67, years ago I replaced my blown posi rear on a 65 I had then, with one from a 66 out of a junkyard

lemoldsnut

l have a rebuilt 67 3:55 posi. In Redmond, Oregon

Larry
lemoldsnut@aol.com
541-815-4363

Email direct or call

4speed455

I used Gear Works in San Lorenzo to swap my peg leg highway gears 8.2 with a 3.55 posi. It was about 10 years ago but his prices were reasonable and he did great work. Might be an option if you can’t find a complete rear end.

Gpc1

Great info and not too far away Thanks!