Converting a 1 ton into a 1/2 ton???

[mikec4193]

HI everybody

I am in the process of getting a 1951 1 ton Chevy truck delivered to my house....it runs and moves but needs some TLC...(it is all stock)

I have been searching around and seeing what needs to be done to get it more highway friendly. From what I have read it seems that an S10-Blazer rearend and a 1/2 ton front axle with spindles, a newer dual master cylinder seems to help things along too.

Is there anybody on here that has documented this swap on a 1 ton Chevy truck??? I know finding brake parts and such for this size truck is really hard to do.

I am looking for something that I can work on....and leave as together as it is now but swap these parts out as I find them....

I want a good work truck with all the patina left on it too...

Any insight would be great.

MikeC