differential weight
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Melting Slicks
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From: "ɹǝpunuʍop", Adelaide, South Australia
differential weight
how much does a complete diff center weigh? (with front and side yokes)
and approx physical "boxed" size (L x W x H)
need sizes so i can get a shipping quote.
and approx physical "boxed" size (L x W x H)
need sizes so i can get a shipping quote.
Burning Brakes
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From: Loir Valley Sarthe, France
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I had to box and ship our diff (for a '78 and including the yokes) a year or so ago. The details were: -
Weight (kg) : 50 ,
Length (cm) : 29 ,
Width (cm) : 39 ,
Height (cm) : 50
I built a box around the diff, so this is about a small as it'll go!
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Melting Slicks
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From: "ɹǝpunuʍop", Adelaide, South Australia
since i have put the 700r4 in, my 3.08 diff is the wrong ratio.
so i'm putting in a 3.55 that i found local'ish (i'm in Adelaide and i need to get it from Melbourne),
and i needed the weight and dimensions for the transport company quote.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-rear-end.html
Racer
Joined: Mar 2016
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From: Melbourne Victoria
sorry thought you all could tell from my avatar pic, yes it's a '72
since i have put the 700r4 in, my 3.08 diff is the wrong ratio.
so i'm putting in a 3.55 that i found local'ish (i'm in Adelaide and i need to get it from Melbourne),
and i needed the weight and dimensions for the transport company quote.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-rear-end.html
since i have put the 700r4 in, my 3.08 diff is the wrong ratio.
so i'm putting in a 3.55 that i found local'ish (i'm in Adelaide and i need to get it from Melbourne),
and i needed the weight and dimensions for the transport company quote.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-rear-end.html
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Oct 2010
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From: "ɹǝpunuʍop", Adelaide, South Australia
if i tell ya, you'll steal it out from under me.... (had it hap'n b4 
)
has taken nearly 12mths to find this one....
vette connection @ seaford (down frankston way)
can get shipping for between 50$-75$, just depends on physical size.
even thought about driving over for something to do one weekend...
)has taken nearly 12mths to find this one....
vette connection @ seaford (down frankston way)
can get shipping for between 50$-75$, just depends on physical size.
even thought about driving over for something to do one weekend...
Racer
Joined: Mar 2016
Posts: 470
Likes: 31
From: Melbourne Victoria
if i tell ya, you'll steal it out from under me.... (had it hap'n b4 )
has taken nearly 12mths to find this one....
vette connection @ seaford (down frankston way)
can get shipping for between 50$-75$, just depends on physical size.
even thought about driving over for something to do one weekend...
)has taken nearly 12mths to find this one....
vette connection @ seaford (down frankston way)
can get shipping for between 50$-75$, just depends on physical size.
even thought about driving over for something to do one weekend...
Just good to know who might be selling parts for these cars locally. Not surprised it took you 12 months either, some parts are almost impossible to find here.
If you do decide to drive over let me know and I'll bring my Vette over for cruise and a chat.
I sent you a pm too.
Last edited by Corvetteoz; Mar 8, 2017 at 08:54 PM.
Race Director
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From: Athens GA
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Just boxed and shipped one today.
Took out the side yokes and wrapped them in bubble wrap and plastic bag.
Used triple wall cardboard box.
Lined with 1/4" plywood on top, sides and bottom.
used 5/8" pressed board on ends.
Lined that with solid Styrofoam in chunks and sheets.
Used strapping fiberglass imbedded tape in all directions. They provided Heavy Object labels for outside on all sides.
Total weight - 104lbs
Measurements (exterior) 15" x 15" x 20"
Shipping cost from GA to upstate NY - $76.
UPS has a max on weight of 150 lbs, but you better make sure the box is indestructible because it will go thru some rough handling.
I had a T56 trans get wrapped by them and shipped to me from FL. It only weighed 75 lbs.
They broke the tailshaft housing.
Luckily it was insured for $900 which they paid as they wrapped it.
They will not do a partial pay.
I offered to fix it for $200.
Nope....they said, "keep it" and sent a check for $900.
Yeehaw!
Took out the side yokes and wrapped them in bubble wrap and plastic bag.
Used triple wall cardboard box.
Lined with 1/4" plywood on top, sides and bottom.
used 5/8" pressed board on ends.
Lined that with solid Styrofoam in chunks and sheets.
Used strapping fiberglass imbedded tape in all directions. They provided Heavy Object labels for outside on all sides.
Total weight - 104lbs
Measurements (exterior) 15" x 15" x 20"
Shipping cost from GA to upstate NY - $76.
UPS has a max on weight of 150 lbs, but you better make sure the box is indestructible because it will go thru some rough handling.
I had a T56 trans get wrapped by them and shipped to me from FL. It only weighed 75 lbs.
They broke the tailshaft housing.
Luckily it was insured for $900 which they paid as they wrapped it.
They will not do a partial pay.
I offered to fix it for $200.
Nope....they said, "keep it" and sent a check for $900.
Yeehaw!
Last edited by bmans vette; Mar 8, 2017 at 11:41 PM.
Burning Brakes
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From: Loir Valley Sarthe, France
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Melting Slicks
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From: perth western australia
if i tell ya, you'll steal it out from under me.... (had it hap'n b4 )
has taken nearly 12mths to find this one....
vette connection @ seaford (down frankston way)
can get shipping for between 50$-75$, just depends on physical size.
even thought about driving over for something to do one weekend...
)has taken nearly 12mths to find this one....
vette connection @ seaford (down frankston way)
can get shipping for between 50$-75$, just depends on physical size.
even thought about driving over for something to do one weekend...
.It was so hard to not laugh ,but I did buy them , they were as new 
Phil is actually a good guy just comes across a bit short on the phone