[FunctionalShaker]

if by FS, you're referring to me, I'm not the younger gen and trying to help you out does not make one an idiot. You're going through a difficult time and working on your car is therapy -- we get it. Problem is; drinking brings out your dark side...

[transam1972]

I do understand now...I do not know how to get the help I need,,,I have no family...I am alone here...it seems everyday turns into a bad day...from where I have been to the way it is now is not good... and I promise myself to pull myself together....I live in a basement with a homemade shower and 4 cats as my friends...the 2 cars are in the garage....after losing my job in NOV my life has been this...unemployment money ends soon,,,I go to a job fair that I thought was today..its not til June 9...everyday is a struggle it seems...I do not know if I will or how to get the chance to live a normal life again...I have told you the truth this is the why I am...has anyone been where I am now?...I am open to suggestions or PM...I do want to live...I do not want to loose my cars ...any real good ideas?....thankyou Glenn

[Pepi]

Yes, get that rear glass some place safe like installed

[transam1972]

Originally Posted by Pepi

Yes, get that rear glass some place safe like installed

I know!!..like where it belongs!!..I am meaning to stop into an autoglass place and bring it in to see if they can repair the wire to the glass..then come out and install...I have the screw in stud mounting clips coming in..so its a top priority!!!

[Held for Ransom]

PX - 3.23:1, Posi-Traction. Probably from a '76 Firebird Trans Am.
Is there a conversion U-joint? Different driveshaft?

[transam1972]

now its getting weird...I will take photos of the drive shaft connection..could this have been a new replacement assembly??..what about gear ratios??..when I get the muffler out of my way..I will be able to pull the cover if need be..pix coming..thanks!..a 72 455 H.O. with auto/a/c was that 3:08??

[transam1972]

the suspense is killing me...

[Held for Ransom]

I can't tell by the pictures. You have to measure the length and size of each shaft/cap. Someone may have just used a junkyard housing and transferred everything else. They also could have used the '76 driveshaft and have the conversion U-joint on the transmission yoke side.

[transam1972]

unfortunately I am not familiar enough of what we are discussing...work would have to be done before 1985...why might a rear axle need to be replaced?..also when I get the muffler out of the way..should I pop the cover to see whats inside?...I would like to..is there a drain?..any info regarding this is appreciated...thank you

[Held for Ransom]

No drain. Loosen the bolts and pry cover away from housing with a catch pan underneath. Axle bearings may have been making noise, chipping a gear tooth or more or breaking the pinion flange are some reasons to pick up lower mileage rear from newer vehicle in a salvage/junkyard. Or, maybe it was purchased from a dealership (but would have easier to rebuild). Maybe a side accident bent the assembly.

[transam1972]

the cars owners worked at the dealership...I will pop the cover to see whats up..was not expecting this surprise but I have handled it well!!!..I will post some driveshaft connection pics..and thanks again!!

[transam1972]

so I used a bit of acetone to clean the silver overspray from the repaint..it took a bit of the blue but I would rather have it like this..really this car did not have a lot of blue overspray either under the frame or in the interior compartment..also a cable with a label sticker still on it near the transmission end..I feel like a detective that does not know what hes detecting..

[2manyT/A'S]

I don't recall if you posted this already.......is your transmission the original?

[transam1972]

it is an M 40..perhaps tomorrow if any one knows where to look...is it the yellow tag..as it has that...I will pull the axle cover also as I want to see whats inside and learn all about this rear axle..I posted pics of the drive shaft ends..I would say the drive shaft bolts up to the M40...I need some axle experts!!..and how yah been 2MANY!!!

[2manyT/A'S]

Originally Posted by transam1972

it is an M 40..perhaps tomorrow if any one knows where to look...is it the yellow tag..as it has that...I will pull the axle cover also as I want to see whats inside and learn all about this rear axle..I posted pics of the drive shaft ends..I would say the drive shaft bolts up to the M40...I need some axle experts!!..and how yah been 2MANY!!!

I'm still getting grease under my fingernails an huffin' paint fumes....nothing ever changes.....

Partial VIN on your trans should be stamped on the drivers side just above the pan rail....you may have to unbolt the shift cable retainer to see it properly....take your glasses with you (and a wire brush) when you go under....

[transam1972]

pulling myself together and making it a T/A weekend and getting somethings done...gonna take the rear glass to the shop and drop off the carpet to get dyed..had not planned on it but tonight I prepped the roof so I can get the headliner I just ordered from LEGENDARY,,deluxe perforated with visors (I feel as though I have seen this all before?)..I checked it out and there are the 2 front and rear headliner secure brackets..no way will I try this at home..I stopped in the shop where my seats were done..the owner is a mean dude..I stopped by to check on my seats before they were done..guy starts yelling at the worker (middle age guy}..why isn't it done..says seats will be done that day..I said please don't rush..anyway the worker calls me 3 hours later to pick up the seats...point is the guy did fantastic work in 3 hours!..so today I asked the guy(owner was out) to call me to set something on a sunday ...so after looking at the bow headliner with glue and stretching it..no way..if it comes out poorly I cannot deal with it..anyway I ordered a muffler since the gas tank is out as now is the time..the repop brackets were ordered too..so now I am using all my original exhaust pipes and can use my N.O.S. tips and set them in position..so some cool fun things I only used to think about doing..will pull the cover off the axle as I want to learn about that..not happy news but I even originally posted to 165TH as being optimistic..stay tuned regarding this axle situation...

[transam1972]

these particular 1972 LUCERNE BLUE TRANS AM photos and now that the car has the black interior in it,,has really been swaying me into that color..this is for real..plus I did own a white T/A already,,and I would earn bragging rights for rare LUCERNE BLUE...all pix did not load..I will later..

[165th]

Originally Posted by transam1972

it is an M 40..perhaps tomorrow if any one knows where to look...is it the yellow tag..as it has that...I will pull the axle cover also as I want to see whats inside and learn all about this rear axle..I posted pics of the drive shaft ends..I would say the drive shaft bolts up to the M40...I need some axle experts!!..and how yah been 2MANY!!!

A yellow tag is a good sign!

Tranny should be a PQ

Pic showing the vin location

[transam1972]

not M 39....M 40 !!!!...what the #s mean I do not know...on the lockout bracket note 2 same but different bolts..so mixed hardware on the line....and thanks 165TH!!!

[superdutybob]

Well......does the trans marking match your VIN? It is the original piece?