54 rear end part source

[Greg G.]

I am working on a 54 Vette and have the rear end torn down and need all the bearings and seals to put it back together. Anyone have a supplier that has the parts or does anyone know for sure if later rear ends use the same parts?

Thanks in advance,

Greg

[Tom H.]

Re: 54 rear end part source

Hi Greg

Just sent an email to a friend who may be able to help. Will PM the info when he gets back with me.

Just sent you a PM with his name. I believe he is a member here.

[Karl L.]

Re: 54 rear end part source

Tom.
I know the 53-55 rear-ends are different than the 56 and newer.
We pulled the body, of my 55, off the frame last week and found
it has a 56 passenger rear-end in it. Have to look for a 53-55 now.

Do you think your friend has any ideas?

The early passenger car rear-ends had enclosed drive shafts.
53-55 vettes open drive shaft.
The carrier (pig) on the 53-55 vettes are different looking than a 56
and newer C-1.
The 56 to 62 carrier (pig)..... vette and passenger look alike and
have the same GM part No.

Karl.

[Steven N.]

Re: 54 rear end part source

I have a '54 powerglide if you end up needing that. Steven J........