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Hi, I obtained a differential that I was told was from a 30's chevrolet. I am into the 50's and newer and wanted to find a home for this rather than taking it to the scrapper, since I too appreciate the hard to find parts and hate seeing them melted down. Can anyone help me id it so I can sell it correctly? Many thanks in advance!
[img]http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l301/hkopp/rear2_zps0163b061.jpg[/img]
[img]http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l301/hkopp/rear4_zps5ea27b84.jpg[/img]
[img]http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l301/hkopp/rear3_zps671cfd47.jpg[/img] [img]http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l301/hkopp/rear1_zps58fb6729.jpg[/img]
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Heath , Welcome to Chevy chatter.
The links to your pictures do not seem to be working.
Also I see that you have posted another identical post on this subject, which is not needed , as you will get an answer here from folks on the original posting.
There will be some casting numbers on the centre cast iron part of the rear axle which is the best way to help identify what you have.
JACK
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Hi Heath, Not sure why your images did not load at first, but here they are. I copied the links from your post. Like jack39rdstr said, look for some casting numbers for a positive id. Happy Motoring, Dan ![[Linked Image from i99.photobucket.com]](http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l301/hkopp/rear2_zps0163b061.jpg) ![[Linked Image from i99.photobucket.com]](http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l301/hkopp/rear4_zps5ea27b84.jpg) ![[Linked Image from i99.photobucket.com]](http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l301/hkopp/rear3_zps671cfd47.jpg) ![[Linked Image from i99.photobucket.com]](http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l301/hkopp/rear1_zps58fb6729.jpg)
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It look to be pre 1930, but maybe not Chevrolet. The U bolts which hold the springs to the axle look similar to 1930 Chevrolet , Maybe truck??
JACK
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I'm thinking truck also, Jack. Either 1929 or 1930 with the external service brake.
Happy Motoring,
Dan
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Looks similar to '29 1 1/2 ton truck. Could also be '28 1 ton truck. 1930 had internal rear brakes.
How Sweet the roar of a Chevy four!
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One clue might be the differential ratio. Count how many times the drive shaft must turn in order to get one of the wheels to make one full turn.
Cheers, Dean
Dean 'Rustoholic' Meltz old and ugly is beautiful!
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thanks everyone, I appreciate all of the replies. Regarding multiple posts I wasnt sure of the year so I posted in two different forums. Im pretty sure its gm, where would casting numbers be? To be honest Ive been a ford guy for decades...restoring mustangs. I just bought my first gm (67 camaro) to restore, so just starting to learn how gm date codes, numbers their parts, etc. I feel pretty intimidated since I can look at a ford date code or casting number and id it it 2 seconds.
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Looks like a 1928 rear end(apart from the modification on the front of the torque tube),as the rear band adjusting anchor pegs are different to a '29.
CJP'S 29
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