If/when you find 4.10 gears for the existing axle that is an easy weekend project to swap with good noticeable results. Better, but not likely to achieve a 65mph all day cruising speed.


•1951 GMC 250 in the Project Journals
•1948 Chevrolet 6400 - Detroit Diesel 4-53T - Roadranger 10 speed overdrive - 4 wheel disc brakes
•1952 Chevrolet 3800 pickup
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