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chris slawski 10-28-2017 06:00 PM

69 Nova opening can of worms
 
Hello
Question so I have a all numbers match 69 Nova 350 2 barrel th350..10 bolt 3.08 posi. The rear was replaced before I got it. So the question. ..does upgrading to a 12 bolt huert the value any more than not having the original rear would ?

big gear head 10-28-2017 06:08 PM

If I was looking at it to buy I would be more interested if it had the 12 bolt. If someone replaced the 8.2 10 bolt with a '72 or later 8.5 10 bolt then that is an upgrade, all though the 350 with the TH350 probably never would have broke the 8.2 rear end.

cam69aro 10-28-2017 06:09 PM

I would say no, if anything I would think it`s a big plus. JMO

tom406 10-28-2017 06:11 PM

I don't think so. It's not significant to the value of a 350/2bbl car, unless it's some kind of incredible survivor with that as its only deviation. I'd call it a push value wise-I wouldn't add or subtract for a factory style 12 Bolt installation if I was appraising it.

Schonyenko2 10-29-2017 04:24 PM

I know your question was on value, but what is the code on the rear?With the "right" code, the rear might be worth a good penny.

NorCam 10-29-2017 06:15 PM

I think a 12 bolts helps its value somewhat...especially when a guy comes looking for something to hot rod. :)

PeteB 10-29-2017 11:02 PM

My 69 has a “BM” coded 12 bolt. 3.31 open carrier. I’m pretty sure it’s original to the car. I have bought a set of used GM 4.30 gears. Also buying a 4 series carrier from a friend. I was disappointed to find out it was a non posi but that’s how they came.

novadude 10-30-2017 01:20 PM

Seems like a waste of a good 12-bolt for a 350 2-bbl L65 / TH350 combo. That engine will never, ever hurt a 8.2 10-bolt unless you are planning in SEVERE abuse.

Jim Ferron 10-30-2017 07:09 PM

Seems crazy to 'upgrade ' to a rearend that would be visibly 'wrong' for the application when you ain't never gonna actually need the additional beef. Save your $$.

big gear head 10-30-2017 07:23 PM

You said that the rear end was swapped before you got it, but you didn't say what was swapped into it. What rear end is in it now?


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