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57' 3800 rear axle in a 49' tonner panel? #1147097 01/29/2016 6:23 AM
Joined: Oct 2015 Posts: 27 Fort Johnson, NY F Freddy518 Wrench Fetcher
Freddy518 Wrench Fetcher F Joined: Oct 2015 Posts: 27 Fort Johnson, NY	Curious if this can be accomplished. Doing a "SortaRestore" on a 49' tonner panel, And I have a complete 57' 3800 p/u that I plan on transplanting the drivetrain. (235...4spd) I believe the frame rail width is different. Just looking for some input. Thanks! (2) 1954 3100's / foster parent - SOLD 1955.1 3100 Resto in progress 1971 GMC 2500 Custom / foster parent 1951 M37 Lawn ornament 1949 3800 Panel Resto in progress 1959 GMC 100 LB Fleetside

Re: 57' 3800 rear axle in a 49' tonner panel? Freddy518 #1147149 01/29/2016 4:50 PM
Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 Lexington, VA G Grigg .
Grigg . G Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 Lexington, VA	I expect one way or another you can swap what you want, start with your tape measure. What advantage does the 58 rear axle offer you? •1951 GMC 250 in the Project Journals •1948 Chevrolet 6400 - Detroit Diesel 4-53T - Roadranger 10 speed overdrive - 4 wheel disc brakes •1952 Chevrolet 3800 pickup ---All pictures--- "First, get a clear notion of what you desire to accomplish, and then in all probability you will succeed in doing it..." -Henry Maudslay-

Re: 57' 3800 rear axle in a 49' tonner panel? Grigg #1147171 01/29/2016 6:54 PM
Joined: Oct 2015 Posts: 27 Fort Johnson, NY F Freddy518 Wrench Fetcher
Freddy518 Wrench Fetcher F Joined: Oct 2015 Posts: 27 Fort Johnson, NY	Originally Posted by Grigg I expect one way or another you can swap what you want, start with your tape measure. What advantage does the 58 rear axle offer you? No advantages, I have a complete 57' that I will be using the entire driveline from for the 49' project. Being it has less miles...(still need to check condition), I wanted to keep the parts that were together... well together. Possible different ratio? Thanks! (2) 1954 3100's / foster parent - SOLD 1955.1 3100 Resto in progress 1971 GMC 2500 Custom / foster parent 1951 M37 Lawn ornament 1949 3800 Panel Resto in progress 1959 GMC 100 LB Fleetside

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