Thread: 1951 - 5 Window
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Old 06-02-2017, 10:02 AM   #14
semn49
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Re: 1951 - 5 Window

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Originally Posted by HammertimeMN View Post
I was thinking about using a 10 bolt out of 79 c10 my dad has rustin away in the trees. I know those axles are 62.7" and stock is 60", what kinda problems can i expect? Would narrowing it be a good option or would that not be very cost effective? Otherwise i was going to go snooping around the local salvage yard for something. I know an 8.8 exploder rear will work but im a pretty stubborn GM guy and only want to use GM parts. What other GM donors should i be looking for that would be a good fit?
Use the c10 rear, or at least give it a test fit, it's only 2.7 inches wider. 1 3/8" each side, use different backspacing on the rims.
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