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Originally Posted by jeffahart
I know, it's really hard to make these decisions. What to do when you have your hands on it. I would find the decision to put that rockwell back in a tough one also. But the main thing is, you're capable and can fix stuff. My driving factor in decison making is always parts availability, maintainability and durability... kind of in that order. 
Great work, I snooped on your build thread!
j |
Thanks much! I appreciate it.
Yeah, if this was going to be a daily driver, or anything that I would be using to haul anything other than an ice cream cone I would ditch the Rockwell, Eaton, the SM-420, and a bunch of other stuff. But I really wanted something that was like what I drove as a kid so it is really more for Nostalgic reasons that I am keeping a lot of it. The Spicer big hubs for instance was what I had on my very first truck (a 1973 K20), so having them on this one was a must have for me. The same thing with the Rockwell.....I wanted the funky weird shifter for the 4WD just because.
Ultimately, I have 2 T-221 transfer cases (I picked one up on FB marketplace for $100) so I should be ok for now. Besides, it is actually kind of fun tearing into it and seeing if I can make it work. I actually just a NOS input shaft drive gear bushing (the last in the country I believe) from Weller Truck Parts (Thank you again to cbeerman). Along with the rebuild kit that I bought so hopefully over a few beers this weekend I will get it all back together and in the chassis.
Clay