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Camaro Research Group Discussion => General Discussion => Topic started by: sdkar on May 04, 2006, 08:29:18 PM
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What, if any, other donor cars can I look for to get a rear end that will fit a 69 Camaro? I don't care about the perches as I am going to cut them off anyway and install the rear with a 4 link setup. I just want to make sure the width from wheel to wheel is okay to use. Can I even go a little smaller and adjust it with offset rims. This is for a pro-tour project with 17" or 18" rims.
Steve
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There are others that will work [65-67 Chevelle, 68-74 Nova, 70 Camaro].
If you are intending to start with a 12 bolt axle they are expensive to acquire, expensive to restore/rebuild and will still have the built-in design limitations, namely drum brakes and C-clip axle retention. Cutting/welding on the axle tubes can warp and weaken them. Many 12 bolt axles were in cars that were abused; I've seen cracked center sections and bent housings.
By the time you are done buying, rebuilding and modifying you will have spent close to the cost of a new custom-built 9" or 12 bolt with discs, better axle retention and the ratio of your choice.
Were I building a hot rod that is what I would do.