Project: Resale Red

[U-turn]

Originally Posted by n77nxc

I do not want this thread to focus on the past as I've forgiven the previous owner for what he did!

That's stand up dude. Wish you the best in your build.


Cole

[Ron in SoCal]

Originally Posted by U-turn

That's stand up dude. Wish you the best in your build.


Cole

I agree.

[rickpaw]

Glad you're moving forward with the project. Look forward to see it finished.

[n77nxc]

Originally Posted by U-turn

That's stand up dude. Wish you the best in your build.


Cole

Originally Posted by Ron in SoCal

I agree.

Originally Posted by rickpaw

Glad you're moving forward with the project. Look forward to see it finished.

Anyone have a good source for a 12-bolt rearend? I'm looking for something complete but want to keep cost in check.

[rickpaw]

Originally Posted by n77nxc

Anyone have a good source for a 12-bolt rearend? I'm looking for something complete but want to keep cost in check.

Don't laugh but have you thought about a Ford 8.8? There are several articles (Hot Rod/Car Craft) that compared Ford 8.8 to GM 12-bolt, and they said the Ford is almost equivalent in strength, and cheaper to find/build. I have an 8.8 disc brakes out of a 2001 Mustang GT you can have (n/c), if you want it.

[n77nxc]

Originally Posted by rickpaw

Don't laugh but have you thought about a Ford 8.8? There are several articles (Hot Rod/Car Craft) that compared Ford 8.8 to GM 12-bolt, and they said the Ford is almost equivalent in strength, and cheaper to find/build. I have an 8.8 disc brakes out of a 2001 Mustang GT you can have (n/c), if you want it.

Is it a direct bolt-in?

I really appreciate the offer.

[rickpaw]

Originally Posted by n77nxc

Is it a direct bolt-in?

Not exactly. You need to weld on spring perches, since you're using leaf springs, shorten the axle tube to correct width, and redrill/get new axles with GM lug pattern.

Something to think about. I originally got the rearend to swap out my BOP 10-bolt rear, but decided not to do it (time constraint).

[waynieZ]

Great project! You and your son will look back on this and grin with pleasure. Good for you guys.