Riviera 1972 12 bolt

I have to change drive shaft in the rear axel. What other drive shaft will fit?
I replace wheel bearing for a customer, came to close with the grinder. ou: Thanks Goran

 

How bad is it? You will probably be fine. It will take a lot more than a nick to make those axles week The bearing presses on so it is not like the bearing ride on the axle like a c-clip. JUST tell you customer and be honest ...Jim

 

Thanks for responding. I will talk to the costomer.
I have start to look for another drive shaft.
Wonder what will fit to this car.
L =31" 1/2
Bearing. iner dia. 1" 9/16
31 splines
Thanks Goran

 

I talk to the owner.
He was happy that i told him what i have done, hm.
And now i have to fix another one, so i wonder what will fit.
Goran

 

This Riviera is very nice. Was on a big car show ten years ago.
He also have problem with sun roof. Maybe the transmission.
Any advise. Thanks Goran

 

Hi Gran.

Give Stig at Stigs Axles and Parts a call. He should be able to help you.

http://www.axleandparts.se/

 

Thank you, Martin. Gothenburg was my address in many years, nice town.
I will try that one tomorrow. I will try some outher places to.
There was no c-clipps on this one, have to drill in p-box and smack it in.
I read your thread. Thanks Goran

 

What rear is in this car? Buick or Olds 12 bolt? DOES the cover have 12 bolts and ROUND...or more square ish. If you have the olds 12 bolt road housing...I might have a set of axles...or one if you need. Jim

 

What is the bearing diameter OD

 

I'm sure it's the big 9 3/8" like from any 455 powered 71-75 Buick B or C body, and some Olds.

 

Thank you. I will check on that. Goran

 

The cover look like this, not all round 12 bolts.
Bearing OD is 2" 7/8
Thanks Goran.

 

Definitely the 9 3/8". I've yet to see anything else from the factory under a boattail Riv.

 

If you have one right side, i am very interested. Thanks Goran

 

Ttt. Goran

 

I call Stig, and he will check.
I will get an answer tomorrow.
Good thing is, only ca 2 hours drive from my home.
I will hope for the best. Thanks Goran