[ponchonlefty]

Originally Posted by Goatracer1

Just some info for people who want to use either an old center section in a newer car or the other way around. You can do either by just changing the side gears in the differential to the correct spline to match the axles you are going to use. Common practice in the "old" days.

i was just going to ask about that. thank you for the info.

[Sirrotica]

The problem is that parts for the 9.3 third member are pretty scarce at this point in time, finding side gears may be a challenge.

Olds used the same third member also, but finding parts for either isn't simple any longer.

The scarcity on early olds and Pontiac parts is the reason most racers choose to use 9 inch ford rear axles under their cars. It's so much easier/cheaper to locate parts for those.

[55Wagon]

Will my timing chain cover bolt up to a 1960 389, and allow me to use my original configuration of engine mounts?