I am sure someone else has been down this road. Has anyone else changed their rear axle for another 6 lug more modern style?
I put a 1985 Chevy Blazer K5 underneath mine...I have not run it down the road yet....got all the brake parts from Rockauto.com....I think I even bought rear shock for the same make and model and made them fit the 1952/53 1 ton chassis.
here is the view as it sits today except I added new brake lines...
it measures about 65" WMS to WMS....hope this help you out...
My 2 cents
MikeC
