First let me say, this site is great. I've been searching around for a couple of weeks now and, the knowledge here is amazing.
I am new to Stovebolt ownership. Actually I won't get her home for another week or so.
What I know so far: 1956 Chevrolet 6409, 2WD, 1.5ton, 4speed, 6 bolt Budd wheels, 16,000GVW, 6cyl.
I am really excited to get started. The truck has been "parked" for at least 30 years. It has been in the family since it was discharged from the Army.
First major item on the list is getting her highway capable. I won't be on the highway a lot but, materials and supplies
are 60 miles away down I-25, with a 75 MPH limit. I have read several threads on axle swaps for the AD's and, possible donor vehicles for the swap.
I wouldn't mind doing the swap however, if I could find compatible gears for the diff I'm sure I could save a bit of money (really needed for other parts).
The axle swap might be near impossible for me, no salvage yards nearby.
So, if I could pick the community brain. Who has had good highway results with a gear or axle swap? Were the pieces relatively easy to get?
If you had it to do over would you do anything different?
Thank you in advance for any advice.
