RE: [Chrysler300] 62 Chrysler rear

["John Mc Adams" <clafong@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

The recommendation I would make could be construed as "Heresy" on an
original, points graded Chrysler 300.  My '62 Chrysler 300 "Sport"
Convertible however is a Hot Rod and I don't ever plan on having it judged
for any sort of originality contest, due to the Short Ram setup from a 300
"K".

If you plan on making it into a Hot Rod, I would suggest going for a '65 or
later unit.  In 1965 they changed to a flange type axle and got rid of those
pesky tapered axles and the attendant drum puller nightmares (like Fern
stated).

As stated by Lee Meyer, you also get "Parking" or "Emergency" brakes built
into the rear brake drum assembly and you can abandon the internal expanding
"Parking" brake on the back of the transmission.  Of course you will have to
adapt the cabling on back to the rear axle assy. 

While you're at it, (making a Hot Rod, that is) you might as well add a Gear
Vendor overdrive unit on the back of the Torque Flight and drop in a set of
4.11 or 4.56 Gears in your Sure Grip.

Make sure your differential is a "Sure Grip" or your axles might not fit the
later housing.  For a VERY comprehensive article on the MOPAR 8 3/4 rear
axle configurations, see this wonderful site:
http://www.autohobbydigest.com/8_75.html

Make your choice between originality and Hot Rod yourselves.

Big John Mc Adams
(In slightly cooler SoCal)






-----Original Message-----
From: Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On
Behalf Of Fern Rivard
Sent: Saturday, August 26, 2006 6:20 PM
To: gccopper; chrysler300
Subject: Re: [Chrysler300] 62 Chrysler rear

Yes, that's what I mean. Just get the complete rear diff set up from a 
1965 chrysler or newer and it will do the trick for you.   Fern


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "gccopper" <gccopper@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: "Fern Rivard" <crc@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Saturday, August 26, 2006 5:03 PM
Subject: Re: [Chrysler300] 62 Chrysler rear


> Thanks
> But I want to replace the entire rear brakes and all, just a complete 
> swap.
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Fern Rivard" <crc@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: "gccopper" <gccopper@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Cc: "chrysler300" <chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Saturday, August 26, 2006 6:10 PM
> Subject: Re: [Chrysler300] 62 Chrysler rear
>
>
>> Hi Pat:
>>    When we restored my 62 300H conv, we converted to the rear diff 
>> housing of a 1965 new yorker.  That got rid of the tappered axles and 
>> the original 3:23 sure grip fit right inside the newer housing. 
>> Seems to me that the difference in width between the older housing 
>> and the new one was about 1/2" only.   Cheers from Fern
>>
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "gccopper" <gccopper@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>> To: <Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>> Sent: Saturday, August 26, 2006 2:12 PM
>> Subject: [Chrysler300] 62 Chrysler rear
>>
>>
>>> John,
>>> I was wondering what later model Chrysler rear would fit my 1962 
>>> Chrysler 300. Maybe a 67,68 or 69 Newport or Fury, 8 3/4 rear? 
>>> Maybe a newer model?
>>> Thanks
>>> Pat Hall



To send a message to this group, send an email to:
Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

For list server instructions, go to http://www.chrysler300club.com/yahoolist/inst.htm

For archives go to http://www.forwardlook.net/300-archive/ 
Yahoo! Groups Links

<*> To visit your group on the web, go to:
    http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Chrysler300/

<*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to:
    Chrysler300-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

<*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to:
    http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/