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Non-SS '69 with 10 bolt and multileaf
« on: January 07, 2010, 02:28:59 PM »
First off, I thought this should go in the research forum but there is not button for starting a new topic.  This is simply a notification of the following request on the chassis page:

"Note: GM documentation indicates that 1969 SS350s and LM1s with automatic transmissions received a 10-bolt rear axle. So far only SS350 cars with Powerglides have been observed to consistently have 10 bolt axles. Please contact us if you have a 1969 car with this drivetrain."


I have a 1969 model with not much documentation other than the trim tag.  It's a Norwood car with X44 code.  I do not believe it was an SS.

The engine block and transmission are not original ('78 block and '68 M20 with hacked hole for shifter by p.o.) however I believe the cylinder heads, rear end, and rear suspension are original.
Cylinder heads:  3932441 (indicate I believe either 250 or 255 hp motor)
Rear end :  L188 date code, PB0102G1 axle tube code, 10 bolt
5 leaf multileaf suspension

Sorry if this is the wrong place.  The webpage requested that this be posted in the forum.











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Re: Non-SS '69 with 10 bolt and multileaf
« Reply #1 on: January 08, 2010, 05:25:36 AM »
Welcome to the site!

Yup, with an X44 tag, it originally was a 307 or a L65 350/250hp.
The multi-leaf spring axle, with the heads, confirms that it was a L65 originally.

The request on that page could have been worded better (and now is). We were looking for SS350 or LM1 cars with 10 bolts. No worries. :)
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Re: Non-SS '69 with 10 bolt and multileaf
« Reply #2 on: March 03, 2010, 02:32:09 AM »
   I also have an 1243  x44 car with 10 bolt and multi leafs does that mean it was a 350?  I do not have the motor

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Re: Non-SS '69 with 10 bolt and multileaf
« Reply #3 on: March 03, 2010, 06:20:38 AM »
Yes, it was probably a L65 car then.
There's one minor exception - I kinda think that a 307 car with F41 spring option would have gotten multileafs. Never seen one to confirm and not many ordered....
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Re: Non-SS '69 with 10 bolt and multileaf
« Reply #4 on: March 03, 2010, 12:31:04 PM »
Is there any way of knowing it was a 350 or 307 without the build sheet?

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Re: Non-SS '69 with 10 bolt and multileaf
« Reply #5 on: March 07, 2010, 03:06:55 AM »
Nope. But I'd assume L65.
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