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JayG · 09-19-2006, 08:46 PM

The rear end on my brothers '48 Chevy 5 window pu went out. Turns out it was a '55 or '56 rear end. Thought I had a chart on a bunch of popular rear end widths, but can't locate it! With his wheel tire combo he indicated had could use from a 62" to 64" width. What is a reasonably late model rear with that spec, small Chevy bolt pattern and maybe even disc brakes? He's located just north of Atlanta and will have a local rod shop do the swap. (He enjoys truckin', but he's not mechanically hip). Thanks in advance for the help.

09-19-2006, 08:46 PM	#1
JayG Formerly ADHDCARGUY Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: DUNCANVILLE, TX Posts: 1,213	Need Rear end suggestions The rear end on my brothers '48 Chevy 5 window pu went out. Turns out it was a '55 or '56 rear end. Thought I had a chart on a bunch of popular rear end widths, but can't locate it! With his wheel tire combo he indicated had could use from a 62" to 64" width. What is a reasonably late model rear with that spec, small Chevy bolt pattern and maybe even disc brakes? He's located just north of Atlanta and will have a local rod shop do the swap. (He enjoys truckin', but he's not mechanically hip). Thanks in advance for the help. __________________ Jay 67CHEVY SWB,355, built 700r, 5/7,9",posi 3.50,REAR BAGS,HOOSIERS, A/C. 54CHEVY - BURB, beginning construction(well, i gotta take it apart first!) 36FORD PU - WAITING 38CHEVY - 2DR SD,CHASSIS FINISHED 46CHEVY - BURB - waiting

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