rearend stamping

**ALLZS** · #1 11-28-2023, 12:39 AM

where the 12 bolt rearends assembled at eaton or by the gm plant

**Kurt S** · #2 11-28-2023, 11:59 PM

Chevrolet Gear and Axle division. Eaton was just the posi supplier.

**WILMASBOYL78** · #3 11-29-2023, 12:47 AM

The letter code will indicate assembly plant. Those with an 'G' code were Detroit Gear and Axle. E is an Eaton posi...

Mike L78 · #4 12-07-2023, 12:00 AM

How can you tell if a BT 12 bolt is from a nova or camaro ?

**WILMASBOYL78** · #5 12-07-2023, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike L78

How can you tell if a BT 12 bolt is from a nova or camaro ?

The casting numbers were the same...and as far as I know, all the mechanical features were the same. Pretty sure they are interchangeable.

**Big Block Bill** · #6 12-07-2023, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by WILMASBOYL78

The casting numbers were the same...and as far as I know, all the mechanical features were the same. Pretty sure they are interchangeable.

My understanding as well, both 67-69 Camaro and 68-72 Nova are interchangeable measurement wise. I am not sure on the codes. Bill

**WILMASBOYL78** · #7 12-07-2023, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Block Bill

My understanding as well, both 67-69 Camaro and 68-72 Nova are interchangeable measurement wise. I am not sure on the codes. Bill

If you look at Colvin's book, there were more choices with the Camaro. The BT rear was a common item for these cars....pretty much all the codes were the same.

-wilma

**Lynn** · #8 12-07-2023, 09:42 PM

There would be no way to tell which car it came in originally without history.

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