I'm no expert on this subject but have learned this about the rear end in my
'55 1st series, which I think is the same as you TF guys have. Use the
stock rear end.
First, from a pro drag racer friend of mine, the 14 bolt rear end is bullet
proof. He raced a '58 pickup for many years.
Second, it has 3:90 gears and new gears are available.
Third, the brakes are the same as used up to 1972.
Feel free to correct me on this, y'all.
Harry
Reno, NV
----- Original Message -----
From: Tom C. <c_tom@bellsouth.net>
To: Oletrucks <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, July 28, 2003 4:53 PM
Subject: [oletrucks] 55tf rearend confusion
> I have talked to many on the list and read Jim Forbes article about
> rear-ends that will work for a 55 2nd TF. Everything i am hearing and
> reading says I need a rearend with 61" from outside brake hub to outside
> brake hub.
> However i measured the original rear-end that is in the truck now and it
> measures 62" Is the 61" a better fit or will a 62" rear-end work too?
> Thanks, I just wanna make sure I get the correct rear-end.,
> Tom in SC
> 55 2nd tf
> 97 S-10
> 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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