Okay, I will have these turned. Like I said I love the original look. I intent to preserve the old components and place a 292 in her.. You folks that used the dana rear.. did you find it measured the same or near same width of the original? I see there are single danas and dually.. My truck is not at my house and I have to go measure things.. Home owners assoc..... enough said there...
[edit] side topic.. I just read a guy who used a 261 engine that hooked right up to the existing trans :o Any thoughts on this idea!?

I will try to find specs on what that trans can handle! I would consider this along with the 292 option!