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| | | | Joined: Mar 2020 Posts: 87 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2020 Posts: 87 | Hello All,
i need parts for my 1950 Chevy PU differential. How do i identify exactly which rear-end i have?
Thank you, | | | | | Joined: May 2015 Posts: 11,017 Housekeeping (Moderator) Making a Stovebolt Bed & Paint and Body Shop Forums | | Housekeeping (Moderator) Making a Stovebolt Bed & Paint and Body Shop Forums Joined: May 2015 Posts: 11,017 | Start with whether your pickup is a 1/2 ton, 3/4 ton or 1 ton. The latter 2 would have 8 lug wheels.
Kevin 1951 Chevy 3100 work truckFollow this saga in Project JournalPhotos 1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car) Busting rust since the mid-60's If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2020 Posts: 87 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2020 Posts: 87 | sorry for the lack of info. Truck is a 1/2 ton, rear is 10 boltt, rims are 6 lug. | | | | | Joined: May 2015 Posts: 11,017 Housekeeping (Moderator) Making a Stovebolt Bed & Paint and Body Shop Forums | | Housekeeping (Moderator) Making a Stovebolt Bed & Paint and Body Shop Forums Joined: May 2015 Posts: 11,017 | What are you needing? One other item. I'm assuming it's the original with a torque tube driveshaft. Most of the vendors sell Ring & Pinion and bearing sets. Just be sure it's for a 47-53 1/2 ton when you are looking.
Kevin 1951 Chevy 3100 work truckFollow this saga in Project JournalPhotos 1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car) Busting rust since the mid-60's If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together. | | | | | Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 2,306 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 2,306 | Check the post for free enclosed drive line ,could be the gem you are looking for | | | | | Joined: Mar 2020 Posts: 87 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2020 Posts: 87 | I was thinking about converting to disk brakes. | | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 | I need parts for my 1950 Chevy PU differential. How do i identify exactly which rear-end i have? Enclosed drive-shaft rear end. Can be converted to all new parts 3.55 rear end with new parts/bearings/seals for under $1,000. I was thinking about converting to disk brakes. That turns this into a completely different conversation. Can be converted to open rear end ands disk brakes with all new parts/adapters for maybe $2,000? | | | | | Joined: Mar 2020 Posts: 87 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2020 Posts: 87 | Thanks TC. Do you know of any write-ups about rebuilding the differential and level of difficulty? probably a hard question to answer but i thought i'd ask. | | | | | Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,096 Crusing in the Passing Lane | | Crusing in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,096 | Most car or truck service manuals, regardless of age, give detailed instructions, find one that fits your axle. Probably even some YouTube versions.
Ed
'37 GMC T-18 w/ DD 4-53T, RTO-610, 6231 aux., '95 GMC running gear, full disc brakes, power steering, 22.5 wheels and tires.
'47 GMC 1 ton w/ 302, NP-540, 4wd, full width Blazer front axle.
'54 GMC 630 w/ 503 gasser, 5 speed, ex fire truck, shortened WB 4', install 8' bed.
'55 GMC 370 w/270, 420 4 speed, grain, dump bed truck from ND. Works OK.
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