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**DeadheadNM** · 11-22-2013, 10:00 AM

Anyone have an aluminum finned Vic Hickey enterprises Dana 44 diff cover to spare? I need one to pair with that for my 12 bolt rear diff cover shown below. Thanks! Pete

SilverMiner · 11-24-2013, 01:07 AM

Unfortunately, I don't have one for you. At least, I don't think so, but to be sure I have a couple of questions:

I am the 2nd owner (since the mid-80's) of a 1978 GMC Jimmy High Sierra that the original owner apparently went nuts with the Hickey catalog. About the only thing I don't have (that would be appropriate to a Jimmy) is the hood dang it. I definitely have the rear diff cover, and it looks identical to what you show in your picture but much dirtier of course. I don't think I have the front diff cover, but the reason I'm not sure is because according to the Hickey catalog on the Slosh Brochures site the front cover does not have the distinctive HE logo. It appears to look identical to the OEM cover but is "heavier duty" and chromed. I'd be very surprised to learn that my cover is chromed - never noticed it before in nearly 30 years of ownership. But it is SO grungy and dirty who knows?

I'd be willing to check further tomorrow, but I thought I'd check first to see if what you actually want is a different style that maybe actually has the HE logo. I've attached the page showing the diff covers from the Slosh site, as I don't think the link above will go directly there. It is page 11 of the catalog.

**DeadheadNM** · 11-24-2013, 02:07 AM

Thanks for replying! Your 78 sounds great. Here's a pic of the diff cover I'd like to find or something very close. If you know of one I could get my hands on I'd be grateful. Thanks again. Pete

**DeadheadNM** · 11-24-2013, 02:21 AM

Doh! I just noticed that the catalog indicates the REAR diff cover can't be installed with the replacement tank. I have the 38 gallon Hickey replacement tank in my Blazer

- maybe with the 4 inch lift it will fit. I'll have to crawl under and see.

SilverMiner · 11-24-2013, 03:21 AM

My 78 also has the 38 gal tank, and for the majority of its existence it never had any lift at all. No sign of interference.

Great photo of the finned front diff cover. It makes sense that it should match the rear, not sure why Hickey made a chrome one for a while. Seems tacky compared to the aluminum.

**DeadheadNM** · 12-04-2013, 12:08 AM

ttt

Iron Hauler · 12-09-2013, 09:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

Thanks for replying! Your 78 sounds great. Here's a pic of the diff cover I'd like to find or something very close. If you know of one I could get my hands on I'd be grateful. Thanks again. Pete

I think I saw one of those for sale recently maybe it was on the board or ebay?? I cant remember
I parted out a blazer a few monthes ago and it had the cheapo chrome one on it.

**DeadheadNM** · 12-09-2013, 11:46 AM

Thanks. Keep me in mind if you see another. I've seen some that resemble the Hickey but lack the logo and design is slightly different. Pete

**special-K** · 12-10-2013, 11:34 AM

None here,but I had those on my green '71 Blazer.

Iron Hauler · 12-10-2013, 12:34 PM

From what I understand the 12 bolt covers are kinda common but the font Dana 44 cover is super rare

**DeadheadNM** · 12-10-2013, 10:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iron Hauler

From what I understand the 12 bolt covers are kinda common but the font Dana 44 cover is super rare

Exactly - so peek under all those Dana 44 for me y'all....

wazzabie · 12-11-2013, 04:20 PM

I was at a junk yard months ago and they had a HE cover on the front diff for a chevy. I should have pulled it.

**1774btcrew** · 12-11-2013, 04:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wazzabie

I was at a junk yard months ago and they had a HE cover on the front diff for a chevy. I should have pulled it.

Yes you should have! Not everyone is into this old school stuff but I love it!

**DeadheadNM** · 12-11-2013, 10:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wazzabie

I was at a junk yard months ago and they had a HE cover on the front diff for a chevy. I should have pulled it.

Huh - go back and grab it. I'll make it worth your while!

48cj2a · 12-12-2013, 11:53 PM

Not to unintentionally butt in on the thread...

I have a single (lost the other) aluminum off-road light bracket that mounts above the upper windshield seal to the cab itself. Can't remember if its Hickey or Mickey Thompson anyone ever seen these?

I'll have to find it to post a pic.

**DeadheadNM** · 12-12-2013, 11:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 48cj2a

Not to unintentionally butt in on the thread...

I have a single (lost the other) aluminum off-road light bracket that mounts above the upper windshield seal to the cab itself. Can't remember if its Hickey or Mickey Thompson anyone ever seen these?

I'll have to find it to post a pic.

Post up a pic when poss....

48cj2a · 12-13-2013, 12:54 AM

Here is a pic installed:

**DeadheadNM** · 12-30-2013, 05:03 PM

Bump....keep me in mind if one turns up. Thanks. Pete

48cj2a · 06-05-2014, 09:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 48cj2a

Not to unintentionally butt in on the thread...

I have a single (lost the other) aluminum off-road light bracket that mounts above the upper windshield seal to the cab itself. Can't remember if its Hickey or Mickey Thompson anyone ever seen these?

I'll have to find it to post a pic.

Found it BNFS...

**DeadheadNM** · 06-05-2014, 12:24 PM

That's cool - could probably be easily reproduced...

BLT gmc · 06-06-2014, 10:06 AM

Pricey, but midunes has reproduced the Dana 44 cover. Just a thought. Bruce

11-22-2013, 10:00 AM	#1
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,449	WTB: For Dana 44 front axle Hickey Enterprises diff cover Anyone have an aluminum finned Vic Hickey enterprises Dana 44 diff cover to spare? I need one to pair with that for my 12 bolt rear diff cover shown below. Thanks! Pete Attached Images __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

11-24-2013, 01:07 AM	#2
SilverMiner Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: North Idaho Posts: 335	Re: WTB: For Dana 44 front axle Hickey Enterprises diff cover Unfortunately, I don't have one for you. At least, I don't think so, but to be sure I have a couple of questions: I am the 2nd owner (since the mid-80's) of a 1978 GMC Jimmy High Sierra that the original owner apparently went nuts with the Hickey catalog. About the only thing I don't have (that would be appropriate to a Jimmy) is the hood dang it. I definitely have the rear diff cover, and it looks identical to what you show in your picture but much dirtier of course. I don't think I have the front diff cover, but the reason I'm not sure is because according to the Hickey catalog on the Slosh Brochures site the front cover does not have the distinctive HE logo. It appears to look identical to the OEM cover but is "heavier duty" and chromed. I'd be very surprised to learn that my cover is chromed - never noticed it before in nearly 30 years of ownership. But it is SO grungy and dirty who knows? I'd be willing to check further tomorrow, but I thought I'd check first to see if what you actually want is a different style that maybe actually has the HE logo. I've attached the page showing the diff covers from the Slosh site, as I don't think the link above will go directly there. It is page 11 of the catalog. Attached Images __________________ 1980 K10 Suburban Silverado, original 350 w/Qjet swapped to 406sb, TH350C swapped to TH400/205

11-24-2013, 02:07 AM	#3
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,449	Re: WTB: For Dana 44 front axle Hickey Enterprises diff cover Thanks for replying! Your 78 sounds great. Here's a pic of the diff cover I'd like to find or something very close. If you know of one I could get my hands on I'd be grateful. Thanks again. Pete Attached Images __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

11-24-2013, 02:21 AM	#4
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,449	Re: WTB: For Dana 44 front axle Hickey Enterprises diff cover Doh! I just noticed that the catalog indicates the REAR diff cover can't be installed with the replacement tank. I have the 38 gallon Hickey replacement tank in my Blazer - maybe with the 4 inch lift it will fit. I'll have to crawl under and see. __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

11-24-2013, 03:21 AM	#5
SilverMiner Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: North Idaho Posts: 335	Re: WTB: For Dana 44 front axle Hickey Enterprises diff cover My 78 also has the 38 gal tank, and for the majority of its existence it never had any lift at all. No sign of interference. Great photo of the finned front diff cover. It makes sense that it should match the rear, not sure why Hickey made a chrome one for a while. Seems tacky compared to the aluminum. __________________ 1980 K10 Suburban Silverado, original 350 w/Qjet swapped to 406sb, TH350C swapped to TH400/205

12-04-2013, 12:08 AM	#6
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,449	Re: WTB: For Dana 44 front axle Hickey Enterprises diff cover ttt __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

12-09-2013, 11:46 AM	#8
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,449	Re: WTB: For Dana 44 front axle Hickey Enterprises diff cover Thanks. Keep me in mind if you see another. I've seen some that resemble the Hickey but lack the logo and design is slightly different. Pete __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

12-10-2013, 11:34 AM	#9
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: WTB: For Dana 44 front axle Hickey Enterprises diff cover None here,but I had those on my green '71 Blazer. __________________ "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 ~

12-10-2013, 12:34 PM	#10
Iron Hauler Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Shenandoah Iowa Posts: 186	Re: WTB: For Dana 44 front axle Hickey Enterprises diff cover From what I understand the 12 bolt covers are kinda common but the font Dana 44 cover is super rare

12-11-2013, 04:20 PM	#12
wazzabie Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: WA Posts: 378	Re: WTB: For Dana 44 front axle Hickey Enterprises diff cover I was at a junk yard months ago and they had a HE cover on the front diff for a chevy. I should have pulled it.

12-12-2013, 11:53 PM	#15
48cj2a Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Central, IL Posts: 599	Re: WTB: For Dana 44 front axle Hickey Enterprises diff cover Not to unintentionally butt in on the thread... I have a single (lost the other) aluminum off-road light bracket that mounts above the upper windshield seal to the cab itself. Can't remember if its Hickey or Mickey Thompson anyone ever seen these? I'll have to find it to post a pic. __________________ 03 Suburban Z71 Z71 98 GMC Yukon SLT 4x4 Yukon 86 M1009 CUCV Project Milverado 48 Willys CJ2A 48CJ2A

12-13-2013, 12:54 AM	#17
48cj2a Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Central, IL Posts: 599	Re: WTB: For Dana 44 front axle Hickey Enterprises diff cover Here is a pic installed: __________________ 03 Suburban Z71 Z71 98 GMC Yukon SLT 4x4 Yukon 86 M1009 CUCV Project Milverado 48 Willys CJ2A 48CJ2A

12-30-2013, 05:03 PM	#18
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,449	Re: WTB: For Dana 44 front axle Hickey Enterprises diff cover Bump....keep me in mind if one turns up. Thanks. Pete __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

06-05-2014, 12:24 PM	#20
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,449	Re: WTB: For Dana 44 front axle Hickey Enterprises diff cover That's cool - could probably be easily reproduced... __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

06-06-2014, 10:06 AM	#21
BLT gmc Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: West Iowa Posts: 1,106	Re: WTB: For Dana 44 front axle Hickey Enterprises diff cover Pricey, but midunes has reproduced the Dana 44 cover. Just a thought. Bruce



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