Lost on what to do with rear end - trying to swap

[chevy_mike]

Originally Posted by siggyfreud

Thanks for the info! I haven't bought any wheels yet, and don't plan to until the front and rear are set in place. That will allow me to get what I need. Sounds like finding a 71-71' leaf setup would be the easiest.

That would be the easiest but likely the hardest to find. Start by looking in 1/2 GMC trucks, as they are most likely to be leaf). Chevy's had them but they were on option, trailing arms was standard for them.

You're likely going to have better luck finding a '63-'70 rear end (heck I have one spare) and putting in conversion axles. In many ways this is better as the aftermarket axles are stronger and will have no wear on them. The 6 lug backing plates/brakes don't have to be changed, just put '71-'72 drums on with the new axles. Did this on my old '68 years ago (not the one in my signature).