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Thread: What open driveline rearend will work? '55 Buick

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    What open driveline rearend will work? '55 Buick

    I'm switching things over in the Buick. Moving to ? engine, tranny, open driveline, rearend. Will a '72 Nova rearend fit?

    Does anybody know?

    Thx much!
    Last edited by 73super; 06-03-2009 at 11:09 AM.

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    I have used rear ends from 1963 through 1965 Buick Rivieras. They are the same width and the same 5 x 5" bolt pattern.
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    open drive setup

    check this out in Jyrki,s Buick site

    http://www.roadmachine.fi/Buick/june2002.html

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    Used a Mustang 8.8

    I used a 1990 Mustang 8.8 rear end in my Buick Wagon. It was the right width. Used wheel adapters to keep th 5x5 bolt pattern.


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    Quote Originally Posted by nvr2fst View Post
    I used a 1990 Mustang 8.8 rear end in my Buick Wagon. It was the right width. Used wheel adapters to keep th 5x5 bolt pattern.
    Where does one get wheel adapters for the Buick?

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    Rear end

    I used a 55-57 chev rear end in my 2door special. Had the axles re-studded for 5 on 5.
    It is 1 1/2'' wider than stock

    I spent alot of time trying to find one the same size, this is the closest i could get. Things are a little more difficult to find here in Australia...

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