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Default 10.5 Chev Bell Housing for 1st Gen.Camaro

I know the 403 bell housing is the correct casting for first generation Camaros w/10.5 clutch, plus many other Chevs of the 60s & 70s.
I have a guy with a 68 Camaro who wants to change it from an auto to a 4 speed. He said, it does not matter if it is a different casting as long as it is functional.

So, here is the question: What other bell housing casting numbers should I tell him to look for that will work other than the 403? List all of them please.
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Default Re: 10.5 Chev Bell Housing for 1st Gen.Camaro

383 will work in place of a 403...

Hope this helps... Crash
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Default Re: 10.5 Chev Bell Housing for 1st Gen.Camaro

621 is the 11inch bell housing
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Default Re: 10.5 Chev Bell Housing for 1st Gen.Camaro

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ban617</div><div class="ubbcode-body">621 is the 11inch bell housing </div></div>

Thanks. You might be able to guess, that if I know the 403 is for a 10.5in. that I also know the 621 is a 11in. application. I just am not familiar with alternative (translate=newer) casting applications. I kind of turned my car parts mind off after about 73-74 'cause I am living in the past and old school. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/blush.gif[/img] [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/headbang.gif[/img]

Thanks Crash.<span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="font-family: 'Arial Black'">383</span></span> Gives me an alternative number to chase down. Any others?
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Default Re: 10.5 Chev Bell Housing for 1st Gen.Camaro

Bell housing number 421 looks like a 383 or 403, but the trans front bearing retainer hole is smaller...

421 is a 1963 only, so you don't want a 421...

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Default Re: 10.5 Chev Bell Housing for 1st Gen.Camaro

So, looks like the 383 is the only other bell for me to keep an eye out in searching. Thanks sYc.
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Default Re: 10.5 Chev Bell Housing for 1st Gen.Camaro

383 probably the most common and reasonable priced alternative but 403's still around...
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Default Re: 10.5 Chev Bell Housing for 1st Gen.Camaro

Bentley, I think you should be able to find a 403 for under 75 bucks. I did get one for 40 + shipping last year and even came with the shield and bolts. I usually do a search for part number not application.

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Default Re: 10.5 Chev Bell Housing for 1st Gen.Camaro

I have 3 forsale awhile back in forsale section
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Default Re: 10.5 Chev Bell Housing for 1st Gen.Camaro

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jl8z28</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I have 3 forsale awhile back in forsale section </div></div>

Thanks, I believe I saw those? I think I can find one local for $50 or less and like said, it is for someone else, so it is their call if they want to use the net to find one.
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