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#71165 01/05/2007 2:32 AM | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 128 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 128 | Okay I've looked through several search posts and have not found a definate answer to my question so I thought I would ask a question that has probably been asked before.
Is there any specific vehicles I can look for to swap out the rearend on my '65 C-10? I'm not sure what rear end I have (truck isn't at the house) but I know it's not a posi-traction rearend. I would prefer to put in a posi-traction rear end but it wouldn't be the end of the world if I can't.
I'm also looking to install disc brakes on the front as well as power steering. If there's one vehicle I can find all of my parts I would consider buying a complete parts vehicle.
I should probably give full details of what I'm planning on doing with this truck. The engine will be a 331 Hemi with a Chrysler A727 automatic transmission. This isn't a big powerhouse combination, I'm just looking for something that I can drive 70 mph on the highway and get better than 10 mpg... hopefully something around 18-20 mpg.
Thanks.
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#71166 01/05/2007 4:32 PM | Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 4 Apprentice | | Apprentice Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 4 | hemi in a chevy? isn't that sacralige? | | |
#71167 01/05/2007 4:42 PM | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 128 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 128 | Not from the first response I got here... my truck needs an engine rebuild, I've got this one rebuilt already from a previous abandoned project. The hemi was going to go into a Studebaker Lark... I think I actually heard people scream when I posted that idea over there.
It's either that or do something completely different and throw a 350 in it <G>.
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#71168 01/05/2007 4:46 PM | Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 2,384 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 2,384 | Yeah, I was gonna offer advice til I saw the Chrysler part.  But I guess since I do own an(inherited) Ford product I will offer my 2 cents. A front crossmember from 71-87 C10 will bolt in & give you discs. PS from same truck using a REZ kit. the rear you have is pretty strong, & an Eaton posi will do well. You can also swap in a 73-87 rear but need to re-configure the mounting perches. My 350/700R4 in my 64 gets 18 mpg, not sure if that is possible w/o the overdrive. Brian | | |
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