65 *should* be non-taper standard flange axles.The only issue I can foresee is the style of rear end- I forget exactly what year the B & C bodies went from tapered axle shafts to the flanged axles- it was '64 or '65, I believe. I don't think drums from a tapered axle rear will work. Flanged axle drums should be fine.
to my understanding the 5 on 5 pattern was exclusive to the imperials. i just worked on a newport and it was for chure 5 on 4.5 lugsWere the Chrysler Newports 5 on 5 lug pattern or was that exclusive to the Imperial line?
To the best of my semi-delusional knowledge, it was just the Imperials.Were the Chrysler Newports 5 on 5 lug pattern or was that exclusive to the Imperial line?
Five on 4 1/2, doofus! JKto my understanding the 5 on 5 pattern was exclusive to the imperials. i just worked on a newport and it was for chure 5 on 4 lugs
what's a half inch between friends?To the best of my semi-delusional knowledge, it was just the Imperials.
Five on 4 1/2, doofus! JK
if you have the new axles made with BBP B/C/E or truck/van spacing then you should be good.
most (if not all) C-barges came with gargantuan 11" drums that are heavy and some of the brake hardware/shoes can difficult to get a hold of and can be spendy. so just know that going in.
Thanks for all the replies fellas! Looks like I have options!what's a half inch between friends?
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That's what she said...what's a half inch between friends?
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if there's a big nut on the end, they're tapered.Thanks for all the replies fellas! Looks like I have options!
My donor stuff is def 5 x 4.5 and although I haven't looked at em in a bit I do believe the axles are tapered. I'll snap some pics of em in the next few days and post.
Here's the axles and backing plates from the 65 Newport......looks like the brake bits should clean up.Thanks for all the replies fellas! Looks like I have options!
My donor stuff is def 5 x 4.5 and although I haven't looked at em in a bit I do believe the axles are tapered. I'll snap some pics of em in the next few days and post.
Less expensive than getting new ones Professor? What kinda shop would handle?Those C body axles can be cut and re-splined to fit an A body housing.
Cost of new ones have come down considerably over the years, so it's not done a lot anymore- but considering current supply chain issues and parts never being in stock anymore, it is still a viable option. Maybe not for a track car, but they do very well in a street-street/strip car as long as they're still in good shape.Less expensive than getting new ones Professor? What kinda shop would handle?