Rear differential suggestions

[roger55]

Missyblue,
If you haven't seen my build thread, I think you may enjoy seeing it and it may give you some ideas. The link is in my signature. It's very, very detailed and has many large sized photos.

My take on the rear end is that disc brakes aren't necessary. You want them on the front where about 80% of braking force comes from. A front disc, rear drum power brake system is by far the most popular thing done. I went with the CPP 6-lug disc kit for the front with their power master that mounts on the firewall. I love it. The brakes are perfect in the truck. The kits have a few quirks with installation but the end result was terrific. Details are in my build thread.
I also detail the mods I made to use that drum brake '65 GMC Dana 44 rear. The 3.54 posi and 700R4 combo couldn't be better.

Truck as purchased:



After my 2-year restomod: