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I found a 5 lug rearend out of a 60 to 62 1/2 ton pickup. It has the 3:73 ratio. Will a 4speed tyranny from a 66 that is behind a 250 match up to my 235? I also have a tranny from 64 that has a 230 motor. The one behind the 250 has been rebuilt.
What kind of highway speed can I expect with that setup?
I also have access to a 6 lug Adelaide but he is not sure of the deadens ratio on it. ( same years)

Do you mean 6 lug? Chev used 6 lug on 1/2 tons up 1970.

He said 5 lug so not sure. All he deals in is 60 thru 66 and he said it is a factory rearend. I would rather stick with 6 so as not to have to buy new wheels but not sure yet wanting to open up the rear end and get a little better speed with out breaking the bank and keeping the engine rpms down

Factory 5-lug started in '71. Either he is confused or that's not a '60 to '62 factory axle.

The 6-lug coil sprung axles up until '70 should be good options for you.

What gear ratio would they be and can I put either of the trannys I mentioned,in with having to Much trouble.

The two transmissions you mention should be the same, both SM420's. If one is something different its because someone has done some swapping.

I don't know the ratios available in those rears but someplace like Randy's Ring and Pinion will give you both a listing of available ratios and a calculator to determine speed.