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Re: [oletrucks] Rear axle swap 57 to 50

To: Stephen <slb1@humboldt1.com>
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] Rear axle swap 57 to 50
From: Grant Galbraith <trks@javanet.com>
Date: Wed, 21 Apr 1999 16:03:40 -0400
I'm in the process of doing this to my 50. It fits if you weld on new spring
perches with the spring center hole offset 2 inches. The trouble I have now
is getting an E-bake cable to fit. Anyone know of a applicaation for a cable
that will work for this swap.

Grant 50 3100

Stephen wrote:

> Hello all,
>
> I am looking forward to moving the 261 and 3-speed overdrive transmission
> from my '58 Fleetside to my '50 Suburban.  I fellow lister has offered me
> the entire rear axle from a '57 Stepside.  Will this axle work as an open
> driveline conversion?  Is it the correct width or will it need to be
> modified?
>
> TIA,
>
> Stephen
> '50 Suburban
> '58 Fleetside 3200
>
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959



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