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Expert: - 4/18/2004


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I have a 68 cutlass, and I would like to know if a rear from a 70-72 monte carlo would bolt right in with no modifications.Thanks

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Hey Bill:

You're going to have to do some measuring of the car and the rear end you would like to use.  First off the Monte is a bigger car than the Cutlass, ans as such, I doubt that the rear end is the same unit.

As to what will fit what, when it comes to domestic cars I'm at a loss.  My entire career has been spent with British and Japanese cars.

Wish I could offer more help

Dan Liddy
Sarasota, Florida  

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Anything concerning race cars, 20 years competition experience, Senior Competition Driver Instructor , car builder, mechanic, welding, fabrication, tuning , engine modifications, set up, suspension design. Specializing in Datsun/Nissan products. Please submit questions about RACE CARS ONLY. No street cars, no video game scenarios Thank you.

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I have been racing for 20 years, I have been the Central Florida SCCA Regional Championship points for 5 years running, and won the championship in my class 2 times. During my first start in the 60's I won many solo awards and the State Championship Drags. I serve as a senior instructor for SCCA, and have taught in Mercedes AMG events at Daytona, and Dodge Viper Days at Sebring International. I have been in the thick of the competition for all of my career. At one time or another I have driven race cars at speeds nearing 195 MPH. It's quite a ride !

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