In a message dated 2/3/00 1:03:06 PM Pacific Standard Time,
varanus@phoenix.net writes:
> >>>I do. It's not installed yet but it's a Dana PowrLok made for 1/2T
> drop out corporates 55-64. I am putting it in my 58 chevy napco
> suburban. Apparently, they are pretty rare and very expensive - I
> don't even want to tell you what I paid for mine (maybe I'll whisper it -
> <smaller><smaller><smaller>$623) <bigger><bigger><bigger>But, I
have
> also heard that they are premium quality units and
> that's why I forked out the cash. <smaller><smaller><smaller>
>
>
> <bigger><bigger><bigger>The 3/4T lockers are much more available as these
> same rear ends were used from
>
> 46-72. But the 1/2T rears for Chevs were only used 55-64. There is a
> way to get posi/locker for your 1/2T chev by using a dana rear end
> from a 55-? gmc truck. I have the info but it involves cutting shafts to
> fit the chev corp 1/2T rear.
>
>
> On the 6-8 lug drums, I don't think it's possible to swap 1/2T hubs for
> 3/4T. The 3/4T diffs and axles are totally different from the 1/2Ts. I
> would think that the parts you desire are fairly easy to find. But, I am
> not very familiar with 3/4Ts (yet!).
>
>
> So, I am not sure if your question concerns lockers or brake drums?
> One doesn't need the other to function.
>
> Eric
>
> <color><param>7F00,0000,0000</param>> Anyone have a 1/2 ton TF Chevy/ GMC
> with original posi trac installed or
>
> > have some experience with them? I started to put the brakes on a 59 1/2
> ton
>
> > fleet and found the brake drums to be different from the front --
although
>
>
> > the front and rear are both 6 lug the rear drum is mushroomed out which
>
> > allows the drum to go completely on. I've heard that Chevy used the GMC
3/
> 4
>
> > ton posi axle so I tried to get a 3/4 ton drum with 6 lugs but they are
> all 8
>
> > lug.
>
> > If anyone know the whereabouts of a 6 lug drum for this setup I'd be
>
> > interested.
>
> >
>
> > Regards - John Sutherland
>
> > 59 Fleets
Is anyone looking for a '59 Posi? I just pulled one from my '59 in favor
of a later model Dana 44. The posi needs new plates (assume they're plates)
rest is fine.
Mike
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