Chevy 12 bolt pinion dept tool

John Duzac · 04-10-2008, 09:33 AM

Does anyone know where to buy a good pinion dept tool? I am looking for a good instalation tool, one that is not complicated and easy to use. I would consider a used tool, so if anyone has one for sale, please let me know.
Thanks...

Dwight Southerland · 04-10-2008, 09:55 AM

John -

Contact Adrian Pendergrass at Precision Measurement Supply in San Antonio. His is as easy as any to use.

Dwight

55 Chevy · 04-10-2008, 11:13 AM

Hello John

The pinion depth tool I bought was made by Pro Parts out of Los Angeles. It is their deluxe model that does do the 12 bolt rear end as well Dana 60,Ford 9",Chrysler 8 3/4", 55-64 Chev, 57-64 Olds/Pontiac,64-70 Olds,8" Ford,63-72 Corvette & American Motors Rambler,AMX & Javelin. It is easy to use & is a very high quality unit. Set my Dana 60 up years ago with it & the ring & pinion still look like new. Not sure if the company is still around as I got this unit twenty years ago. The number I have for them is 213-821-2911.

REGGIE WINKLES · 04-10-2008, 11:13 AM

John, I Have Used Adrian's Measurement Tool For Years. It Is Easy To
Use And Is Dead Nuts Accurate. From One Stick Racer To Another, If
That 12-bolt Isn't Done Right You'll Find Out The First Pass!!!!!!

Reggie Winkles
J/stick

SSDiv6 · 04-10-2008, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 55 Chevy

Hello John

The pinion depth tool I bought was made by Pro Parts out of Los Angeles. It is their deluxe model that does do the 12 bolt rear end as well Dana 60,Ford 9",Chrysler 8 3/4", 55-64 Chev, 57-64 Olds/Pontiac,64-70 Olds,8" Ford,63-72 Corvette & American Motors Rambler,AMX & Javelin. It is easy to use & is a very high quality unit. Set my Dana 60 up years ago with it & the ring & pinion still look like new. Not sure if the company is still around as I got this unit twenty years ago. The number I have for them is 213-821-2911.

Pro Parts, owned by Ex-Pro Stock Bill Bagshaw, closed many years ago. I also recommend Andrian's set up tool. Powerhouse sells a copy of Andrian's set up tool at a higher price.

http://www.precisionmeasure.com/

55 Chevy · 04-10-2008, 12:24 PM

Thanks SSDiv 6. That answers that.

John Duzac · 04-10-2008, 08:24 PM

Thanks to all who tried to help. I have obtaibed a Zoom/American perfection(40 years old ) tool from a friend.

Dave Casey · 04-11-2008, 07:54 PM

I have used the same tool (Zoom/Perfection) many times and it is a great tool, my favorite for sure.

Glenn Briglio · 04-12-2008, 12:42 PM

Hey John give me a call at the shop (516) 599-7182. Nice going on that record!

Peter426 · 03-28-2009, 04:32 AM

If anyone is still interested, I've got a deluxe Pro Parts Pinion Depth Checker for sale. I purchased it 19 years ago and used it only four times. Honest!

High quality tool. Excellent condition. $225.00 + UPS.

(Additional accessories underneath foam)

Pete

PM me or write:
peterk426@gmail.com

04-10-2008, 09:33 AM	#1
John Duzac Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Covington, La Posts: 311 Likes: 63 Liked 83 Times in 20 Posts	Chevy 12 bolt pinion dept tool Does anyone know where to buy a good pinion dept tool? I am looking for a good instalation tool, one that is not complicated and easy to use. I would consider a used tool, so if anyone has one for sale, please let me know. Thanks... __________________ John Duzac D/S 4448 STK

04-10-2008, 09:55 AM	#2
Dwight Southerland VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Arkansas - In the middle of everything. Posts: 1,999 Likes: 63 Liked 772 Times in 192 Posts	Re: Chevy 12 bolt pinion dept tool John - Contact Adrian Pendergrass at Precision Measurement Supply in San Antonio. His is as easy as any to use. Dwight

04-10-2008, 11:13 AM	#3
55 Chevy Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Calgary,Alberta area Posts: 227 Likes: 23 Liked 14 Times in 13 Posts	Re: Chevy 12 bolt pinion dept tool Hello John The pinion depth tool I bought was made by Pro Parts out of Los Angeles. It is their deluxe model that does do the 12 bolt rear end as well Dana 60,Ford 9",Chrysler 8 3/4", 55-64 Chev, 57-64 Olds/Pontiac,64-70 Olds,8" Ford,63-72 Corvette & American Motors Rambler,AMX & Javelin. It is easy to use & is a very high quality unit. Set my Dana 60 up years ago with it & the ring & pinion still look like new. Not sure if the company is still around as I got this unit twenty years ago. The number I have for them is 213-821-2911.

04-10-2008, 11:13 AM	#4
REGGIE WINKLES Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: St. Augustine, Fla. Posts: 229 Likes: 558 Liked 39 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Chevy 12 bolt pinion dept tool John, I Have Used Adrian's Measurement Tool For Years. It Is Easy To Use And Is Dead Nuts Accurate. From One Stick Racer To Another, If That 12-bolt Isn't Done Right You'll Find Out The First Pass!!!!!! Reggie Winkles J/stick __________________ Reggie Winkles 2650/Stock

04-10-2008, 12:24 PM	#6
55 Chevy Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Calgary,Alberta area Posts: 227 Likes: 23 Liked 14 Times in 13 Posts	Re: Chevy 12 bolt pinion dept tool Thanks SSDiv 6. That answers that.

04-10-2008, 08:24 PM	#7
John Duzac Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Covington, La Posts: 311 Likes: 63 Liked 83 Times in 20 Posts	Re: Chevy 12 bolt pinion dept tool Thanks to all who tried to help. I have obtaibed a Zoom/American perfection(40 years old ) tool from a friend. __________________ John Duzac D/S 4448 STK

04-11-2008, 07:54 PM	#8
Dave Casey VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Hampden, MA Posts: 1,197 Likes: 233 Liked 769 Times in 162 Posts	Re: Chevy 12 bolt pinion dept tool I have used the same tool (Zoom/Perfection) many times and it is a great tool, my favorite for sure. __________________ Dave Casey 1330 STK

04-12-2008, 12:42 PM	#9
Glenn Briglio VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Massapequa Park,NY Posts: 1,280 Likes: 1,888 Liked 965 Times in 306 Posts	Re: Chevy 12 bolt pinion dept tool Hey John give me a call at the shop (516) 599-7182. Nice going on that record!

03-28-2009, 04:32 AM	#10
Peter426 Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 3 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Chevy 12 bolt pinion dept tool If anyone is still interested, I've got a deluxe Pro Parts Pinion Depth Checker for sale. I purchased it 19 years ago and used it only four times. Honest! High quality tool. Excellent condition. $225.00 + UPS. (Additional accessories underneath foam) Pete PM me or write: peterk426@gmail.com Last edited by Peter426; 03-28-2009 at 04:56 AM.