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**uncle** · 12-14-2007, 10:57 AM

Dirty Larry is correct. I pulled a Dana 60 from a 68 GMC about 3 months ago. I thought it was a 44 until I sold it to Tim Christian. You'll know the difference when you pick it up. It also was a 6 lug and had 60 in the casting. It was my first also.

DirtyLarry · 12-14-2007, 11:44 AM

I was able to take pictures of it after all. This is the original axle out of my 68 GMC C1500 with a factory 396/TH400, bucket seats, wood bed, tach, A/C. I have owned the truck since I was 15 and smeared a few teath off the ring gear back in the early 90’s. I pulled it apart years ago at my dad’s shop and happen to loose the brake drums and backing plates somewhere along the line. Being broke kid at the time it is been sitting every since. At least I still have the housing and axle shafts.

On the top of the center housing it is stamped 60-2. On the lower right flange it also has a stamp that says 60.

The last picture is the carrier that came out of this Dana 60 (Right side) compared to the Dana 44 carrier (left) that came out of the front of my K10 when I swapped in a locker. The D60 is carrier is huge.

Once I get all my K10 projects out of the way I can’t wait to fix this ole Dana 60 now we have been talking about. Got to get rid of the drum brakes on the front first!

**special-K** · 12-15-2007, 02:53 AM

I saw that one Uncle had and would have bought it in a heartbeat if it wasn`t such a chunk to send.

super70 · 12-15-2007, 03:29 PM

I have 69 CST half ton,396,factory 4-speed truck that came with a Dana-60 with leaf springs.It has the number 60 cast into it .It,s a six lug rear end.The Chevrolet parts book lists a Dana rear end with 396,4speed trucks..I,m sure now ,after reading this forum they must have been offered in other applications.

texanidiot25 · 12-15-2007, 04:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by super70

I have 69 CST half ton,396,factory 4-speed truck that came with a Dana-60 with leaf springs.It has the number 60 cast into it .It,s a six lug rear end.The Chevrolet parts book lists a Dana rear end with 396,4speed trucks..I,m sure now ,after reading this forum they must have been offered in other applications.

Ill confirm wether or not it is a 60 rear axle weekend after this weekend. My truck is, and was originally a SB350/TH350 setup and the coil rear suspension. So, we'll see in a week if it is on the lower trucks.

texanidiot25 · 12-29-2007, 12:35 PM

Well, you have to love the factory customization of these trucks, it is indeed a Dana 60:

msgross · 08-18-2009, 08:50 AM

hmm, never know what you find under these sometimes...

12-14-2007, 10:57 AM	#26
uncle Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Conyers,Ga. Posts: 7,288	Re: Take a look at my rear end, tell me what you think Dirty Larry is correct. I pulled a Dana 60 from a 68 GMC about 3 months ago. I thought it was a 44 until I sold it to Tim Christian. You'll know the difference when you pick it up. It also was a 6 lug and had 60 in the casting. It was my first also.

12-14-2007, 11:44 AM	#27
DirtyLarry Windy Corner of a Dirty Street Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Pueblo West, Colorado Posts: 2,926	Re: Take a look at my rear end, tell me what you think I was able to take pictures of it after all. This is the original axle out of my 68 GMC C1500 with a factory 396/TH400, bucket seats, wood bed, tach, A/C. I have owned the truck since I was 15 and smeared a few teath off the ring gear back in the early 90’s. I pulled it apart years ago at my dad’s shop and happen to loose the brake drums and backing plates somewhere along the line. Being broke kid at the time it is been sitting every since. At least I still have the housing and axle shafts. On the top of the center housing it is stamped 60-2. On the lower right flange it also has a stamp that says 60. The last picture is the carrier that came out of this Dana 60 (Right side) compared to the Dana 44 carrier (left) that came out of the front of my K10 when I swapped in a locker. The D60 is carrier is huge. Once I get all my K10 projects out of the way I can’t wait to fix this ole Dana 60 now we have been talking about. Got to get rid of the drum brakes on the front first! Attached Images __________________ Current vehicle collection: 1978 Chevrolet K10, 8.1L, NV4500, NP205 1989 Chevrolet Suburban, 8.1L, NV4500, NP241 1993 Chevrolet C1500 Sportside, TBI 7.4L, 4L60E 2001 Chevrolet K2500HD, Ext Cab, SWB, 8.1L, ZF 6 speed 2014 Chevrolet Impala LTZ 3.6L Vortec 8.1L because life is too short to tolerate underpowered vehicles Instagram

12-15-2007, 02:53 AM	#28
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Take a look at my rear end, tell me what you think I saw that one Uncle had and would have bought it in a heartbeat if it wasn`t such a chunk to send. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

12-15-2007, 03:29 PM	#29
super70 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Missouri Posts: 2	Re: Take a look at my rear end, tell me what you think I have 69 CST half ton,396,factory 4-speed truck that came with a Dana-60 with leaf springs.It has the number 60 cast into it .It,s a six lug rear end.The Chevrolet parts book lists a Dana rear end with 396,4speed trucks..I,m sure now ,after reading this forum they must have been offered in other applications.

12-29-2007, 12:35 PM	#31
texanidiot25 Eat My Rust Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 3,362	Re: Take a look at my rear end, tell me what you think Well, you have to love the factory customization of these trucks, it is indeed a Dana 60:

08-18-2009, 08:50 AM	#32
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Take a look at my rear end, tell me what you think hmm, never know what you find under these sometimes... __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

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