OUCH!!!! and thanks. I just love the helpfulness of this site. I bet the guys on this site could find world peace if they put their mind to it. No, not whirled peas . . . .
Anyway, here is some additional clues and problems that may change my strategy and definitely create some more questions. Today, my amazing hot rod building neighbor came over and we looked at everything. He declared my drivers side spindle "barked up" and needing to be replaced. So, we talked about that and he suggested I might have better luck
if I replaced the axle. As it happens I have free access to a 1949 1.5 or 2 ton for parts.
Does anyone know if this axle would swap straight across with my '46 2 ton? It is in Idaho. IT may have decent bearings. Worth a look. I'm not keen on used bearings but you never know they might be great. Any thoughts? Thank you in advance!!
