Article in ND on Jon Jamison’s SS Chevelle
 

Nice story in latest National Dragster on Jon's Chevelle SS wagon.

Didn't know you could run 12 bolt gears in Ford housing, very interesting, learn something new every day.

Heck I can remember when about 1/3+ of all S/SS cars were wagons due to the better traction and lower class fit.

Re: Article in ND on Jon Jamison’s SS Chevelle
 

Perhaps you didn't read the Super Stock rules......"Any OEM type permitted" So any make OEM rear end can be used......

Re: Article in ND on Jon Jamison’s SS Chevelle
 

John, he is talking about 12 bolt gears INSIDE of a Ford housing. Very interesting as I myself did not know this.

Re: Article in ND on Jon Jamison’s SS Chevelle
 

Yea that set up has been around awhile. Comp cars are notorious for it. Uses a special 3 member (like a GM55 Style) only 2 pinion bearings instead of 3. Less Drag (like a 12 bolt) more Strength banjo set up(like a 9") best of both!
Tried to get this set up legal for my stocker but they said NOPE! But copos use a 9" I just wanna use the housing it would be GM Gear Type...still said NOPE. If I wanna do it they told me buy a new COPO LOL!!!!

Re: Article in ND on Jon Jamison’s SS Chevelle
 

That brings back memories...it seems like Rick Houser used that in SS/AA back in the 70's or early 80's....

Re: Article in ND on Jon Jamison’s SS Chevelle
 

Yep-- Strange makes em has for about 10 years--- called a 12 bolt drop out--- very light less friction ---not a real good selection of gears tho you are restricted to whatever 12 bolt gears are available-- you need a special case and spool to fit in the Ford 9"- works great in really light cars too---FED 387

Re: Article in ND on Jon Jamison’s SS Chevelle
 

Great story indeed on Jon`s Chevy Wagon !! Lot of good folks behind this ride and a record is in the near future indeed !!