Hello there, before I get to the big problem a bit about myself:
Mid 20s hobbyist/tinkerer/mechanic. I mainly do motorcycles but I like oddball and long forgotten cars. I've got quite a few rebuilds under my belt and know my way around a wrench, welder, and paint gun. That being said, I am no expert and am not afraid to call on some help.
What have I gotten Myself Into?
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Welcome to the Stovebolt madness. There is no cure! Read through the various forums and ask your questions in the most appropriate one. There is a wealth of information in our Tech Tips section including “How to identify your Stovebolt”.
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The VIN may help a little. My guess: 4400 Cab, Home made flatbed. Unknown chassis. Emblems blacked out. Fender emblems on backwards. Need to measure wheel base.
Only 8 lug, 12 Bolt I know of is an odd ball AAM dodge? Recheck cover count. Thought it would be a Dana 60. Obviously there are plenty of casting numbers on front and rear diffs. Front could be 1/2T or 3/4T.
Repeat: Just guesses.
Nice looking truck.
Right is right, even if everyone is against it, and wrong is wrong, even if everyone is for it. - William Penn
welcome to the site! Only thing that seems for sure is that it is a 4400 cab and nose. SM420 is a good strong trans. You may be pulling stuff apart and playing detective to actually figure out what you have. Counting and measuring leaf spring packs and also measuring how wide the front axle is may help narrow that stuff down. Someone may have put a 4400 cab on a 1/2 ton frame and just swapped the rear axle out.
Welcome to the 'bolt. It looks like you have a great project. Please ask your questions in the applicable forums tho, because you will get more answers
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Another quality post. Real Trucks Rattle HELP! The Paranoids are after me!
My guess would be a 1/2 ton front axle. 6 lugs ended in 70 for older trucks. The 12 bolt, 8 lug rear, Dana 60, was used in 3/4 ton late 60s to 70s. Another source of info, especially for the later model trucks is http://67-72chevytrucks.com. Good luck with your detective work.
Raider, welcome to the somd old chevy truck crowd. Lots of help in the area. I would say introduce yourself to mike b who will be first hand familiar with 57ish.
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Thanks guys. Which section should I post in since I am not sure exactly where I fit in, this Big Bolts? Or would I be better off starting a project thread? Is Mike B a member here I am assuming?
My guess would be a 1/2 ton front axle. 6 lugs ended in 70 for older trucks. The 12 bolt, 8 lug rear, Dana 60, was used in 3/4 ton late 60s to 70s. Another source of info, especially for the later model trucks is http://67-72chevytrucks.com. Good luck with your detective work.
When I checked I found that Dana 60 has 10 bolt. Where did I go wrong?
Raider....are you saying that the brakes are locked? This is a common issue with trucks sitting a long time. Unscrew the bleeder. Then it's bang bang, lever, twist, pry and bang and heat and soak and bang and maybe a puller. Sometimes things get broken but parts are available.
Also one thing for sure, you should not continue in the welcome section. Our forums have descriptions for what they are for. See General, driveline, Tons O Fun...........
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Right is right, even if everyone is against it, and wrong is wrong, even if everyone is for it. - William Penn
