I Tried To Build a 1968 Pontiac Rear End with Chevy Parts… BIG Mistake (Lesson Learned)
What happens when you mix Chevrolet parts into a 1968 Pontiac rear end build? 😬
Curtis found out the hard way — and this video breaks it all down.
In this episode, Curtis openly explains the classic muscle car build mistake he made when attempting to use Chevy components in a Pontiac rear differential, why it completely didn’t work, and the exact mechanical differences that caused the failure. If you’re building, restoring, or modifying a 1960s Pontiac, this is a must-watch before you turn another wrench.
But this isn’t just a fail — it’s a fix. 💪
Curtis walks through how he diagnosed the problem, what had to be removed, what parts actually belong in a Pontiac rear end, and how he corrected the setup the right way so it would function properly and reliably.
👉 This video is packed with:
Pontiac vs Chevrolet rear end differences
Real-world muscle car build lessons
Classic car restoration tips
Costly mistakes to avoid
Old-school knowledge you won’t find in a manual
If you’ve ever wondered “Can Chevy parts work in a Pontiac?”, this video answers that question with real experience — not theory.
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