How wide is the rear end in 1950 Chevy truck?

How wide is the rear end in 1950 Chevy truck?

The frame measures approximately 44 1/4″ at the rear end center line. The spec for the rear end housing they sale is 53 1/8″ housing only and the axle offset and brake hat thickness adds another 5.375 to make it 58 1/2″.

How do I know what rear end my Chevy has?

All Chevrolet rear ends can be identified by comparing the gasket shape to an identification chart similar to the one found on Drivetrain’s differential identification page (see References). A visual chart of different GM/Chevrolet rear ends is found on Ring & Pinion’s differential types web page (see References).

Is a Chevy 3100 a half ton?

Hood side emblems read “Chevrolet” with “Thriftmaster” or “Loadmaster” underneath. Late 1949 – Hood side emblems no longer read “Thriftmaster” or “Loadmaster”, but are now numbers that designate cargo capacity: 3100 on 1⁄2 ton, 3600 on 3⁄4 ton, 3800 on 1 ton.

What does CK stand for Chevy?

Actually, the C/K symbol refers to a one-letter designation that Chevrolet and GMC trucks used from 1962 through 1998. Any C pickup referred to a two-wheel, rear drive; K meant a four-wheel drive. The numbers referred to weight capacity (1/2, 3/4 and 1 ton).

How wide is a S10 rear end?

Finding a good rear end for your project: S10 2WD’s have a drum to drum mounting width of 54.5″ which is perfect for a T-Bucket with larger back wheels. The Blazer and 4WD models have about 4.5-5″ more overall width and works well for 26 and newer fender-less roadsters, and 23 style T’s with narrower rear wheels.

What rear end do I have by Vin?

Identify the VDS section, the fourth through eighth digits of the VIN. This section typically includes information such as the vehicle model, engine size and body type. While not every vehicle manufacturer includes gearbox ratio information in the VDS, this will be where the information is found if it was included.

How do you tell if you have a 7.5 or 8.5 rear end?

The 8.5 rearend will have a round cover, and part of the cover will extend rearward to make room for the ring gear. You will also notice the large, flat, cast-in protrusions at the five and seven o’clock positions. These protrusions are larger than those on the 7.5 rearend.

What is a 1957 Chevy 3100 worth?

Data based on 277 auction sales. note: The images shown are representations of the 1957 Chevrolet Series 3100 and not necessarily vehicles that have been bought or sold at auction….Chevrolet Models.