ShckByte Posted January 18, 2013 Posted January 18, 2013 Well my 70 MC's rear end finally died a few months back and I haven't the money yet to replace it, but will. Any suggestions on getting a rear end that won't break the bank. I'm located in Northern Virginia and would love to get her back on the road by Spring...as well as the other issues she seems to have with starting. Thanks. Quote
monte70car Posted January 18, 2013 Posted January 18, 2013 Brian with out breaking the bank I would say rebuild your current rear and add a posi and a different gear set. Quote
ShckByte Posted January 18, 2013 Author Posted January 18, 2013 This would be great, however, not knowing how to do most mechanical work since I'm an artist has been my downfall. Wouldn't even know where to begin is my problem in order to do what you have mentioned...and yes, this was what I wanted to do ever since it gave up the ghost. Thanks. Quote
bigtankjones Posted January 18, 2013 Posted January 18, 2013 Come on Bob. Go over and help him. He is your neighbor. Quote
monte70car Posted January 18, 2013 Posted January 18, 2013 Truth be told I haven't done a rear end rebuild only pulled out the sprider gears and throw in a power trax unit. For about $3k you can go with a ford 9" as a direct bolt in and then another $300-400 for the center pumpkin. Quote
bobsmc Posted January 18, 2013 Posted January 18, 2013 http://www.jdrace.com/ this member builds rear ends and is always selling on cl. i believe he is a friend of leo koniks also. check him out,he might have something all ready to go. bob Quote
dbreese Posted January 18, 2013 Posted January 18, 2013 http://www.jdrace.com/ this member builds rear ends and is always selling on cl. i believe he is a friend of leo koniks also. check him out,he might have something all ready to go. bob Jim builds some good stuff and is a Moser dealer. He built me a 12 bolt around a Moser housing with Ford bolt in 33 spline axles with 1/2 screw in studs and an eaton trutrac and a TA recover. The rear has worked flawlessly. Highly recommend him. David Quote
Sam (Bones) Posted January 18, 2013 Posted January 18, 2013 buying a used rear axle is probably the cheapest and easiest Quote
71MonteCarloMD Posted January 18, 2013 Posted January 18, 2013 Brian - which part of northern VA are you in? I am from Frederick, MD and I am planning on going down to Warsaw, VA for fenders from a 1971 Monte on Monday morning. I could ask about the rear end if you are interested. Nice to know there's FGMC owners near DC Metro area Rick Quote
ShckByte Posted January 19, 2013 Author Posted January 19, 2013 Thanks for the links and info everyone. Rick, if you could ask about the rear end I'd appreciate it. Just want to get her back on the road where she belongs and not in my garage getting dusty. Quote
bobsmc Posted January 19, 2013 Posted January 19, 2013 fyi, ive got a 10 bolt that is good up here in ohio. i would let you have it for 100 if you wanted it. pm me Quote
71MonteCarloMD Posted January 19, 2013 Posted January 19, 2013 Brian, the guy said he sold the rear end. Rick Quote
NewTimer Posted January 20, 2013 Posted January 20, 2013 Good luck on getting the Monte back on the road! I am about an hour away from DC. Nice to see the DMV with some good choice in vehicles lol Quote
ShckByte Posted January 23, 2013 Author Posted January 23, 2013 I'll keep my eyes and ears open for the next one...thanks all! Quote
Mike Brichta Posted January 23, 2013 Posted January 23, 2013 I managed to find a nice 10-bolt on Craigslist with a 2.67 ratio complete for $100. All I did was change the oil and put it in. Finding a good used complete rear is probably the cheapest way to replace a rear. There are two ads running right now on Craiglist for a 10-Bolt posi for $400 and a 12-bolt open for $500. Keep in mind that a BOP rear will also work. Good luck!! Mike Quote
Mike G Posted January 30, 2013 Posted January 30, 2013 I ended up finding a Moser 12 bolt with 3:55s with only 2k miles on it for $1500. I have seen GM 10 bolt's on CL between $200 - $400 buying a used rear axle is probably the cheapest and easiest Quote
Jared Richey Posted February 1, 2013 Posted February 1, 2013 Putting in a 68-72 A-body 10 bolt would get you riding again, Do not know if yours is a 12 bolt or 10 bolt, but that would put you on the road, usually for $150 or less. Quote
71MonteCarloMD Posted July 17, 2013 Posted July 17, 2013 Brian - not sure if you found one but here's 12 bolt one in South Hanover, PA (http://york.craigslist.org/pts/3921800519.html) for $200 including drums (apparently off an '72). Rick Quote
71MonteCarloMD Posted July 18, 2013 Posted July 18, 2013 Brian - here's 10 bolt one in York, PA off a '72 for $50: http://york.craigslist.org/pts/3942747341.html Rick Quote
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