.... the std axle on a 59 5000 is 7.20 possibly 7.17 ....
that would be 7.20 or
6.17, and I wouldn't rule out the 6.17 until you cheack what's in the actual vehicle - also what ratios are actually in the 2 speed .... is even 5.83 enough different from 6.17 to be worth the work involved?
Bill
