I've posted in the General forum and the Engine forum about the truck I just got delivered. I'm still going through it to see what I've got and trying to decide which way I want to go with the build. I was originally going to do a daily driver restoration and keep it as original as possible. I knew the rear end had been switched but so far I can't figure out with what. I've attached some photos of what's under the truck and could use some help identifying it and suggestions for replacing it.
At some point someone put a 5 lug unit in. It also appears to have heavy duty springs since the original, from what I've seen had 7 leaves and this one has 10. It's also an open drive unit. They also removed the emergency brake lines and handle from the cab. The rear shocks have also been disconnected for some reason. I've attached some photos that I've taken so far.
I've located a complete '40 drive line with a complete closed drive shaft and rear end with the wheels and emergency brake lines. There's no handle so I'd still have to locate that. I've also found a '51 complete drive line, which is much closer to where I live. Question #1 is the '51 and '40 drive line basically the same? Will the '51 fit the '40 truck? #2 would I be better off just switching it out for something else, Camaro, Nova, Ford 9" etc.? I plan on just using the truck to drive back and forth to Home Depot and maybe take it to a few car shows when it's done. I doubt it will ever see a freeway.
