46 pickup on S10 what rear axle? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

46dogfarm · 03-23-2013, 12:52 AM

Hi, new here. I bought a 1946 Chevy 1/2 ton truck in pieces. no axles, old IH frame. So I am reading all these S10 swaps here and I thinking about it, fits my wallet better. I've got a modified SBC 350 and 700r4 that's destroyed a 10 bolt. So can anyone recommend another heavier duty rear that would fit an S10? My son recommended a 12 bolt.
I also checked www.gmheritagecenter.com and found 1941 1/2 ton specs for the rear end 69 1/8" over wheel hubs and 60 3/8" inner wheel tread. How do these measurements relate to "hub to hub" and "flange to flange" measurements? I don't know what to look at as far as rear axle widths. Mel

**CHIZZLER** · 03-23-2013, 10:36 AM

welcome to the forum.check out my build page (project moonshine).we used a chevelle 12 bolt.if your motor truly is a tire smoker than you should look into a 12 bolt.i believe it is around 62" flange to flange.other people have used a f*** explorer 8.8.you can pick one up with posi and disc brakes for a few hundred bucks.good luck.

46dogfarm · 03-24-2013, 11:47 PM

Thanks for the suggestions CHIZZLER. If the 8.8 will fit into a '46, just might fit my wallet. 12 bolts are getting well used at this point-probably needing new innards. Your '40 is looking fine, nice write up too! Good to see another in Oregon.

46dogfarm · 03-25-2013, 12:28 AM

Well, I got set straight! My son said no F--d in this truck. So I going for the 12 bolt-I do really want his help in this project, even though he's the culprit who blew a hole in the 10 bolt.

**CHIZZLER** · 03-25-2013, 07:11 PM

12 bolts are getting hard to come by.if your looking for a 3:+ gear then get your wallet ready.i have 2:73 open carrier in mine.im changing to a 3:73 posi and just the parts are $600.let me know if i can help.

46dogfarm · 03-26-2013, 11:43 AM

I''m keeping an eye out. Just setup my blast cabinet over the weekend, got some pipe stuff to build a Franzinator (hope it works) as a water separator. Need to blast those rusty parts. Also replacing the sliding barn doors with an overhead door-sure like your shop front. Nice Suburban and '40 truck -inspiration to keep me going. Mel

solidaxel · 03-26-2013, 11:44 AM

There is no blue paint on the rear axle, just a different bolt pattern on the wheels, and most people can not see that 1/4' difference. 3:73 disc brakes and a posi makes for a good product, JMTCW

03-23-2013, 12:52 AM	#1
46dogfarm Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Philomath, Oregon Posts: 4	46 pickup on S10 what rear axle? Hi, new here. I bought a 1946 Chevy 1/2 ton truck in pieces. no axles, old IH frame. So I am reading all these S10 swaps here and I thinking about it, fits my wallet better. I've got a modified SBC 350 and 700r4 that's destroyed a 10 bolt. So can anyone recommend another heavier duty rear that would fit an S10? My son recommended a 12 bolt. I also checked www.gmheritagecenter.com and found 1941 1/2 ton specs for the rear end 69 1/8" over wheel hubs and 60 3/8" inner wheel tread. How do these measurements relate to "hub to hub" and "flange to flange" measurements? I don't know what to look at as far as rear axle widths. Mel

03-23-2013, 10:36 AM	#2
CHIZZLER SAVING ONE TRUCK AT A TIME Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: sherwood oregon Posts: 1,141	Re: 46 pickup on S10 what rear axle? welcome to the forum.check out my build page (project moonshine).we used a chevelle 12 bolt.if your motor truly is a tire smoker than you should look into a 12 bolt.i believe it is around 62" flange to flange.other people have used a f*** explorer 8.8.you can pick one up with posi and disc brakes for a few hundred bucks.good luck. __________________ 53-suburban (99% done) 40-pick up (99.9% done) 12-cc lb dually D-max (dd) 61-crew cab D-max "PAY LESS FOR WHAT YOU NEED PAY MORE FOR WHAT YOU WANT" 53 BURBAN BARN FIND:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=404091 1940 PROJECT MOON SHINE:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551088 1961 CREW MAX: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=6957999

03-24-2013, 11:47 PM	#3
46dogfarm Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Philomath, Oregon Posts: 4	Re: 46 pickup on S10 what rear axle? Thanks for the suggestions CHIZZLER. If the 8.8 will fit into a '46, just might fit my wallet. 12 bolts are getting well used at this point-probably needing new innards. Your '40 is looking fine, nice write up too! Good to see another in Oregon.

03-25-2013, 12:28 AM	#4
46dogfarm Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Philomath, Oregon Posts: 4	Re: 46 pickup on S10 what rear axle? Well, I got set straight! My son said no F--d in this truck. So I going for the 12 bolt-I do really want his help in this project, even though he's the culprit who blew a hole in the 10 bolt.

03-25-2013, 07:11 PM	#5
CHIZZLER SAVING ONE TRUCK AT A TIME Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: sherwood oregon Posts: 1,141	Re: 46 pickup on S10 what rear axle? 12 bolts are getting hard to come by.if your looking for a 3:+ gear then get your wallet ready.i have 2:73 open carrier in mine.im changing to a 3:73 posi and just the parts are $600.let me know if i can help. __________________ 53-suburban (99% done) 40-pick up (99.9% done) 12-cc lb dually D-max (dd) 61-crew cab D-max "PAY LESS FOR WHAT YOU NEED PAY MORE FOR WHAT YOU WANT" 53 BURBAN BARN FIND:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=404091 1940 PROJECT MOON SHINE:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551088 1961 CREW MAX: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=6957999

03-26-2013, 11:43 AM	#6
46dogfarm Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Philomath, Oregon Posts: 4	Re: 46 pickup on S10 what rear axle? I''m keeping an eye out. Just setup my blast cabinet over the weekend, got some pipe stuff to build a Franzinator (hope it works) as a water separator. Need to blast those rusty parts. Also replacing the sliding barn doors with an overhead door-sure like your shop front. Nice Suburban and '40 truck -inspiration to keep me going. Mel

03-26-2013, 11:44 AM	#7
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Re: 46 pickup on S10 what rear axle? There is no blue paint on the rear axle, just a different bolt pattern on the wheels, and most people can not see that 1/4' difference. 3:73 disc brakes and a posi makes for a good product, JMTCW __________________ 53 TuTone Extended Cab 350 4-Spd 3:08 (SOLD) 53 Chevy Moldy pearl green ZZ-4 4L60E 9" 3:25 55 GMC 1st Black Mll (ZZ4) ZZ6 TKO 600 5 sp 3:73 62 Solidaxle Corvette Roman Red (327 340hp 4spd 3:36) C4 & C5 suspension tube chassis LS 3 4L70E 65 Corvette Coupe 327 350hp 4spd 4:11 78 Black Silverado SWB (350/350) 5.3 & 4L60E 3:42 2000 S-Type 3.0 (wife cruiser) 2003 GMC SCSB 5.3 4L60E 3:42



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