1961-'63 Buick Special/Olds F-85 rear end conversion
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==Wheels== | ==Wheels== | ||
===Wheel bolt pattern=== | ===Wheel bolt pattern=== | ||
− | The original Buick wheels are 4 on 4-1/2" pattern. The GM rearend uses a 5 on 4-3/4" pattern. The axles can be redrilled to reuse the original 13" Buick wheels, or the front drum brakes can be changed to a 5 bolt pattern or better yet, swap the front drum brakes to disc brakes | + | The original Buick wheels are 4 on 4-1/2" pattern. The GM rearend uses a 5 on 4-3/4" pattern. The axles can be redrilled to reuse the original 13" Buick wheels, or the front drum brakes can be changed to a 5 bolt pattern or better yet, swap the front drum brakes to disc brakes having the correct 5 on 4-3/4" pattern to match the replacement rearend. Or two different spare tires can be carried. |
===Wheel backspacing=== | ===Wheel backspacing=== |