The fellas advertising in Rod mags that do modifying and narrowing of these
rears can also re-drill the axles and drums for any pattern. If you go with
Mustang type front it would match, maybe using Granada sized rotors, which
some do. What's wrong with a Chev truck rear from later model? 4x4's have
the six lugs if you need that. Just have to change the pads for springs
maybe. 9" is good for high performance use, the 8" I see no advantage too
over a GM rear change.
G. L. Perry
Huntington, IN 46750
glperry@fwi.com
Big AD trucks, COE
MM tractors and 1 Oliver!
----- Original Message -----
From: "Scott Logan" <piney@dakotacom.net>
To: "Oletrucks" <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, November 23, 2002 9:43 AM
Subject: [oletrucks] Matching Rear to Front
> I have a '64 Chevy 1/2 ton LWB that I would like change the rear end to
> a Ford 8 or 9 inch rear end and put disc brakes on the front. Getting
> the two ends to match wheel patterns is where I'm at right now. I've
> heard the Granada or an old Lincoln would work with a Chevy truck front
> disc but mostly just talk.
> Any info out there would be appreciated.
>
> '64 Chevy 1/2 LWB
> '59 GMC 1/2 SWB
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
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