Thanks, 49_chevy.
I should be able to make it through the shoddy directions if I can just get my parts to cooperate. This darn 50 year old rust is really starting to get to me.
I can ask the shop that tracked down the axle for me, if you're looking for one. For the most part, I think it is NOS. But I have to warn you, it wasn't cheap.... I think I double the value of my truck with this axle.