Are you telling him to spend $1800 plus shipping plus everything else needed to rebuild his 216? (The total on the EGGE page is about $1800) Maybe he does not need all that. Just curious what parts are being suggested.
This question comes from someone who would restomod it. I would recommend getting away from the 216 at the least. SBC would be nice.


They used a 4 x 4 S-10 pickup rear end. This is from an article by Jim Carter about a 36. 37 is only 3/4" per side wider, tire center to tire center.

The S-10 differential matches the original 6 bolt wheel pattern and the distance between the rear wheels is just right for a 1936 ½ ton. Moved the axle saddles slightly to the side and the original 1 ¾ wide rear leaf springs connected perfectly!

Find the rear end and you are in business for a restomod. More details if interested. Plenty of info online.

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