My '55 Belair 2 Door Hardtop Build (sort of

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  • markm
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    • May 2012
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    #31
    Originally posted by Troy
    Thanks Rick, it's Dupli-Color Engine enamel, DE1651 Cast Iron.
    That is great stuff I use it for a base coat for Chevy orange which does not cover well.

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    • Troy
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      • Mar 2012
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      #32
      Well... the rear end is out!!!!

      Rear-End-1.jpg

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      • Troy
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        • Mar 2012
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        #33
        Well I've got my rear end torn down and have painted and detailed parts! I'm replacing all the wear parts so it's all new. One question, when you install the bearing retaining rings is it best to press them on or heat shrink them on?

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        • Rick_L
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          • Apr 2012
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          #34
          Pressing them on works fine. You're going to have to press the bearings on anyway, so it's a simple next step to press on the rings.

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          • Troy
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            • Mar 2012
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            #35
            Well I've got my rear end assembled, I still have to assemble the brakes and the springs but this part is done. I ended up pounding the bearings on with a tube that was the perfect size. I had one problem!!! When I was done I noticed the tiny spring that puts pressure on the outer seal of the bearing (it has an inner seal too) fell off and I was unable to get it back on!!! I'm hoping the inner seal keeps the lube in the rear end and the outer seal keeps the lube in the bearing. Any way If it leaks I'll have to replace them down the line at $200 for the pair Anyway enjoy!!!


            The Rear End partially assembled
            Rearend-1.jpg

            Backing Plate
            Backing-Plate-Right-1.jpg

            Backing Plate
            Backing-Plate-Left-1.jpg

            Diff
            Diff-1.jpg
            Last edited by Troy; 05-09-2020, 05:25 PM.

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            • Rustaddict
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              • Jun 2015
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              #36
              You did a great job detailing your rear end. That looks good.

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              • Troy
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                #37
                Thanks Rustaddict! It only took a month of cleaning, wire brushing, sand blasting, painting and waiting for parts to show up!!

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                • Belair-o
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                  • Jun 2013
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                  #38
                  Purty! Very nicely restored and detailed!

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                  • Custer55
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                    #39
                    Nice job on the rear end. Looking good!!
                    Brian,

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                    • Troy
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                      • Mar 2012
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                      #40
                      Hey Everyone,

                      Well I got my rear end installed, I replaced everything, trans yoke, u-joints, diff, axle bearing and seals, new hard and soft brake lines brakes, and all new hardware, shocks, bushings. Next... front end body, suspension, adding engine side mounts, trans mount, power disk brakes, and more. Can't wait!!!! Starting tomorrow!!!

                      Rear-End.jpg

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                      • Belair-o
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                        #41
                        Troy,
                        Looking good! Lots of progress - best of luck on the startup!
                        Regards, Doug

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                        • Troy
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                          #42
                          Why in the world am I having problems uploading pic to this thread? Can someone help me with the procedure?

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                          • BamaNomad
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                            #43
                            Troy? Haven't you posted photos here before ? Are you using a cell phone camera and posting from your cell phone? (if so I can't be much help). cell phone screens are TOO SMALL for my eyes to see much, so I transfer the images to my computer and post from it. I made a detailed post a couple of days ago for helping other new folks, you might look for that post?

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                            • Troy
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                              #44
                              Bama, yes I have but every time it's a pain in the butt!!! I down load them from my phone to my computer then try to upload them to the site. Was your post just about uploading pics or was it in another subject post? I couldn't find it!!

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                              • 567chevys
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                                #45
                                Hello Troy


                                See if this will work for you
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