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| | | | Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 36 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 36 | I have a 1957 chevy c30. its an 8 lug like a 3/4 ton truck but its the 1 ton. I have the rear axle. I'm missing the entire front axle. been looking and looking for a good one but no luck.
how ever... right up the road in a c40 truck with its complete drive train. can I bolt it all on and go. I realise it has the 5 lug rims and all but can I just remove and replace my remaining drive train and install the c40 stuff. | | | | | Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 3,887 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 3,887 | there is no such thing as a C30 or C40 in 57, the designation for a 55-59 3/4T is 3600 and the 1T is a 3800, as would be shown by the fender side emblems, and both 3600 and 3800 have 8 lugs with either 17.5 or 19.5 wheels depending on GVW .... the 5 lug wheels would be on a 1.5T [or larger], 4100, 4400 [or maybe 6100] - not as simple as "just remove and replace"
Bill | | | | | Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 Riding in the Passing Lane | | Riding in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 | A lot of 3/4-1 ton stuff enterchanges but the 1 1/2 ton is a much bigger animalL. If it has 5 lugs in front it will be 10 lugs in the rear.
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They say money can't buy happiness. It can buy old Chevy trucks though. Same thing. 1972 Chevy c10 Cheyenne SuperIn the Gallery Forum | | | | | Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 36 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 36 | yes, but to refer back to my origional question. will the 1.5 ton rear and front axle bolt in place of the 1 ton rear and front axle. leaf springs, shackles, shocks and all? | | | | | Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 3,887 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 3,887 | no, everything is different, check a shop manual and the resto pack for specs Bill | | | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 187 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 187 | where are you?I have a front axle,
_____________ Floyd If we choose being kind over being right,we will be right every time. Knowledge is a poor substitute for experience. Remember what is precious to another, may not be to you, but it is precious nonetheless. 1948 Chevy 2-Ton | | | | | Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 36 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 36 | | | |
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