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MR. GOODWRENCH · 01-19-2003, 12:50 PM

Was wondering about the rear axles in a 68,I want to use a car pattern 5 on 4 3/4,because I have a set of old style 200s wheels,and a new old stock set of western bullets ,and I already have the front rotors on that are a car pattern,should I have the six lug axles drilled or get a pair of five lug axles drilled or is there anyone who knows any were that I can find a set that has a car pattern thanks for looking.

Vince M · 01-19-2003, 04:17 PM

Early Classic Enterprises sells replacement axles for a 68 rear that are either the stock 6 lug or a 5 lug version. I have no idea on costs though but I will be looking for the 5 lug in the future. Here's the link...

http://www.earlyclassic.com/page2.html

crazy longhorn · 01-19-2003, 04:29 PM

For a 5 on 4 3/4 pattern, you will probably have to have the axles & drums redrilled. I think that will run about $150 if you do a little shopping . good luck....crazyL

eraser87 · 01-19-2003, 05:30 PM

i had mine redrilled for $40.00 canadian

MR. GOODWRENCH · 01-19-2003, 06:26 PM

Thanks for all the info I wanted to see if anyone was doing the same thing ,I am going to have them drilled,and on a 6 lug you have to turn down the centers a little to be able to run a five lug wheel,but if I have to drill them,I'll use the old axles,anyway thanks for the input

01-19-2003, 12:50 PM	#1
MR. GOODWRENCH Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Maryville,TN Posts: 402	Axles on a 68 Was wondering about the rear axles in a 68,I want to use a car pattern 5 on 4 3/4,because I have a set of old style 200s wheels,and a new old stock set of western bullets ,and I already have the front rotors on that are a car pattern,should I have the six lug axles drilled or get a pair of five lug axles drilled or is there anyone who knows any were that I can find a set that has a car pattern thanks for looking. __________________ 68 CST SWB,full off frame restoration,72 GMC Sierra Grande SWB,72 Cheyenne 30 long wheelbase flatbed,2000 4door Chevy Dually bought new,2002 SS Camaro with 600 miles,bought it to put up,72 Monte Carlo,it was my first car,69 Impala with 50,000 miles,it was my dads,89 Dodge diseal 3/4 ton 4 wheel drive,my dad bought it new,68 Camaro RS dragcar,97 United Transporters 25 foot enclosed trailer,58 Oliver Super 77 Diseal,my grandfather bought new fully restored,55 Oliver Super 66 Diseal my uncle bought new,49 Oliver Rowcrop 88,51 Farmall H,51 Farmall Super C,81 Ford 3600,89 Ford 6610,49 Allis Chalmers WD45,81 Allis Chalmers 7060 my dad bought new,Allis Chalmers 175.

01-19-2003, 04:17 PM	#2
Vince M Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,076	Early Classic Enterprises sells replacement axles for a 68 rear that are either the stock 6 lug or a 5 lug version. I have no idea on costs though but I will be looking for the 5 lug in the future. Here's the link... http://www.earlyclassic.com/page2.html __________________ ............................................................ 68 Chevy CST SWB w/LS1, carb & 700r4. Golden Anniversary clone with a few improvements.

01-19-2003, 04:29 PM	#3
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,402	For a 5 on 4 3/4 pattern, you will probably have to have the axles & drums redrilled. I think that will run about $150 if you do a little shopping . good luck....crazyL __________________ 69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears....

01-19-2003, 06:26 PM	#5
MR. GOODWRENCH Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Maryville,TN Posts: 402	Thanks for all the info I wanted to see if anyone was doing the same thing ,I am going to have them drilled,and on a 6 lug you have to turn down the centers a little to be able to run a five lug wheel,but if I have to drill them,I'll use the old axles,anyway thanks for the input __________________ 68 CST SWB,full off frame restoration,72 GMC Sierra Grande SWB,72 Cheyenne 30 long wheelbase flatbed,2000 4door Chevy Dually bought new,2002 SS Camaro with 600 miles,bought it to put up,72 Monte Carlo,it was my first car,69 Impala with 50,000 miles,it was my dads,89 Dodge diseal 3/4 ton 4 wheel drive,my dad bought it new,68 Camaro RS dragcar,97 United Transporters 25 foot enclosed trailer,58 Oliver Super 77 Diseal,my grandfather bought new fully restored,55 Oliver Super 66 Diseal my uncle bought new,49 Oliver Rowcrop 88,51 Farmall H,51 Farmall Super C,81 Ford 3600,89 Ford 6610,49 Allis Chalmers WD45,81 Allis Chalmers 7060 my dad bought new,Allis Chalmers 175.

01-19-2003, 05:30 PM	#4
eraser87 Truck Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Kelowna, BC, Canada Posts: 62	i had mine redrilled for $40.00 canadian



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