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Re: C40 C50 C60 C70 front axle width's
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Originally Posted by dubds10
Anymore info on the projects mentioned here? I'm just contemplating what I'm going to do with my '63 Bread van. I either swap in 1-ton suspension from an '80 2wd & use adapters for my 24" alcoas or I swap in another bigrig axle & frontend to get the newer 10-bolt. From what I gather my 5/10 lug split is different pattern than the budd wheels these days & Accuride doesn't make the wheels from the '80s that fit anymore. P30s come with then but hard to find. Also need to get the brakes working first to drive it around instead of towing it every where lol
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I ended up using a med size freightliner front axle (Eaton) I cut 10" out of the center of the axle (I used a metal cutoff saw) I bolted a 1/2 plate to the top of the axle using the existing holes and then welding it back together.
The rear is 10 lug Kodiak but all most any will do. I used the entire frame and welded it to the old C50 frame. PM me if you want more info.
Super super looking van by the way. You just don't see them like that anymore.
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1967 Red, C10 Short Bed 6.0L T5 5 speed
1967 Orange and Black C50 6.2 Detroit Diesel NV4500, 2 Ton Pickup
1972 White, Chevy Blazer 2WD 67 Dog house 5.3 4L65 2016 Power Tour LH
1955 Red-Cream, Chevrolet Nomad, restoration on hold
2004 Black, Corvette Z06 LS6 convertible (Rock solid Fun) 2011/2018 Power Tour
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