Hello From South Florida!
Posted: Sun Jul 05, 2009 1:48 pm
Hey guys,
I am new to the forum and have never torn into a 10-bolt until recently, and I am willing to learn. Almost two years ago I bought a '67 Skylark convertible. I parked it immediately due to all of the things needed to get it safely on the road. While researching the project on the v8Buick board, I decided I had to upgrade the transmission to a 200-4R (overdrive). That meant I also need a different gear set to bring the RPM's into an acceptible range in 4th gear.
I needed a new frame for my car, and found a '65 GS rolling frame. Since the rear on the '65 is an inch shorter than the '67, I am going with it to avoid clearance issues with bigger wheels and fender skirts.
Jim probably doesn't remember, but a year or so ago he put me in touch with a guy who wanted my 3.08 ring and pinion. As it turned out, he was selling his Eaton posi and 3.55 gear set - so we did a deal. Anyway, now I am trying to get the rear axle cleaned up and the carrier installed. This is why I am here. I will be contacting Jim to purchase all the parts I will need for the installation.Undoubtedly, I will be posting questions, pictures, and possibly videos along the way.
Thanks in advance for the support!
Joe M.
I am new to the forum and have never torn into a 10-bolt until recently, and I am willing to learn. Almost two years ago I bought a '67 Skylark convertible. I parked it immediately due to all of the things needed to get it safely on the road. While researching the project on the v8Buick board, I decided I had to upgrade the transmission to a 200-4R (overdrive). That meant I also need a different gear set to bring the RPM's into an acceptible range in 4th gear.
I needed a new frame for my car, and found a '65 GS rolling frame. Since the rear on the '65 is an inch shorter than the '67, I am going with it to avoid clearance issues with bigger wheels and fender skirts.
Jim probably doesn't remember, but a year or so ago he put me in touch with a guy who wanted my 3.08 ring and pinion. As it turned out, he was selling his Eaton posi and 3.55 gear set - so we did a deal. Anyway, now I am trying to get the rear axle cleaned up and the carrier installed. This is why I am here. I will be contacting Jim to purchase all the parts I will need for the installation.Undoubtedly, I will be posting questions, pictures, and possibly videos along the way.
Thanks in advance for the support!
Joe M.
