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**Grumpy old man** · 08-15-2018, 03:46 PM

Braking down a long bed parts frame for some pieces I need and part out the rest I pulled the rear differential cover and found this POSI ! Clean gear oil and turns like butter, Yeah !

No, It's not for sale ...

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 08-15-2018, 03:54 PM

Very nice. What's the ratio?

**clay68c10** · 08-15-2018, 04:08 PM

That is a nice find. I'd be hoping for 3.73

old51sedan · 08-15-2018, 04:11 PM

Nice!

**Stocker** · 08-15-2018, 06:49 PM

Some days it's better to be lucky than good, eh? Nice find!

72LB · 08-16-2018, 12:42 PM

Wish I could get that lucky, nice score.

cypressbog · 08-16-2018, 01:54 PM

Always nice to be surprised!

**special-K** · 08-17-2018, 06:30 AM

My surprise comes when I open a bucket and I see a posi diff in there. Hmmm... which one is this and when did I put it there?

*randy500* · 08-17-2018, 10:33 AM

That's nice, now look at the filler plug, posi should have a round filler plug that sticks out. The round plug held the red tag stating to use posi additive.

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 08-17-2018, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by randy500

That's nice, now look at the filler plug, posi should have a round filler plug that sticks out. The round plug held the red tag stating to use posi additive.

Over 45 -50 years the Red Posi tag could get lost, especially if the PO exposed the truck to JiffyLube type maintenance,

*randy500* · 08-17-2018, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by '68OrangeSunshine

Over 45 -50 years the Red Posi tag could get lost, especially if the PO exposed the truck to JiffyLube type maintenance,

Agreed on loosing the tag but the round plug is usually still there. Non posi plugs are flush and don't have the raised round stickout.

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 08-17-2018, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by randy500

Agreed on loosing the tag but the round plug is usually still there. Non posi plugs are flush and don't have the raised round stickout.

Funny, I never noticed they had round plugs.

GASoline71 · 08-17-2018, 04:28 PM

I was pleasantly suprised when the roller 1969 C10 frame I bought ended up having a factory Posi-traction unit and 3.73's in it.

Gary

**Grumpy old man** · 08-17-2018, 05:08 PM

There was no tag , After 51 years who knows what happened to it over the years ? I have to say I didn't even look for one at the time , I dug through my parts bins and it has a new one now.

08-15-2018, 03:46 PM	#1
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	A surprise find today! Braking down a long bed parts frame for some pieces I need and part out the rest I pulled the rear differential cover and found this POSI ! Clean gear oil and turns like butter, Yeah ! No, It's not for sale ... Attached Images

08-15-2018, 03:54 PM	#2
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,423	Re: A surprise find today! Very nice. What's the ratio? __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not.

08-15-2018, 04:08 PM	#3
clay68c10 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Centennial, CO Posts: 2,979	Re: A surprise find today! That is a nice find. I'd be hoping for 3.73 __________________ ClusterTruck: 68 C10 Bought in 89, wrecked in 03. Slow low $ rebuild started '17. 6.0 & TKO http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=788602 93 K1500 Short Step, 350, NV4500, EBL flash ECU. Vortec heads & roller cam someday... 05 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. 3” lift & 6-speed 02 E320 the insurance total “free car” 13 Tahoe LTZ

08-15-2018, 04:11 PM	#4
old51sedan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Williamston, Mi Posts: 884	Re: A surprise find today! Nice!

08-15-2018, 06:49 PM	#5
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,689	Re: A surprise find today! Some days it's better to be lucky than good, eh? Nice find! __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

08-16-2018, 12:42 PM	#6
72LB Registered User Join Date: May 2017 Location: Inman/Boiling Springs, SC Posts: 420	Re: A surprise find today! Wish I could get that lucky, nice score. __________________ 1985 C10 shortbed, current project. Member of the Upstate SC GM Truck Club.

08-16-2018, 01:54 PM	#7
cypressbog Go Pack Go! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Green Bay Posts: 2,669	Re: A surprise find today! Always nice to be surprised!

08-17-2018, 06:30 AM	#8
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: A surprise find today! My surprise comes when I open a bucket and I see a posi diff in there. Hmmm... which one is this and when did I put it there? __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 08-18-2018 at 07:58 AM.

08-17-2018, 10:33 AM	#9
randy500 Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 6,873	Re: A surprise find today! That's nice, now look at the filler plug, posi should have a round filler plug that sticks out. The round plug held the red tag stating to use posi additive.

08-17-2018, 05:08 PM	#14
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: A surprise find today! There was no tag , After 51 years who knows what happened to it over the years ? I have to say I didn't even look for one at the time , I dug through my parts bins and it has a new one now. Attached Images __________________ 1967 Factory short bed - Old school '71 - 350 / 4bolt / 487 heads / Edelbrock C3BX Muncie M-22 4 speed / Hurst Comp plus Factory 12 bolt posi 3.73 / 255-70-15 Smoothed firewall / Factory cowl induction Power disc brakes / power steering / 3.5-5" drop



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