Stock width for 1955 rear end - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

ricott · 02-29-2012, 12:55 PM

As the title says, I'm looking for the "face plate-to-face plate" width of a 1955 (Second design) Chevy pickup rear end. I just purchased one of these trucks (haven't taken delivery - in another state) and I have a Chevy Blazer 4X4 rear end (59.5 inches wide) that I can either sell this weekend to a friend or use under this truck if the width is right. The rear end I have is a Posi/3:52 with disk brakes and low milage - Ideal for this low budgert rebuild I envision for this truck. I searched but could not find info on the stock width. Thanks for any information.

oldcouple · 02-29-2012, 01:24 PM

may be info here, http://chevy.oldcarmanualproject.com...to/56index.htm

_Ogre · 02-29-2012, 02:04 PM

or here http://www.chevytrucks.org/tech/ifs&rearend.htm scroll way down

i have a 60'' in my 58, works fine

cheapoheapo · 03-01-2012, 10:36 AM

anyone using a f@#$ explorer rearend?? what about the offset?? just painted my front frame yesterday motor today.dont know what id do without this forum.

ricott · 03-01-2012, 01:53 PM

Thanks guys for the replys. It looks like i'll be saving this rear end for my build. Cal 58 GMC build had some good information on his thread about using these rear ends. The next question is has anyone used the "NASCAR" style rear end locating method on one of these trucks? I've seen several 4 links, others with Bags, and the leaf springs, but I can easily get the swing arm setup out of a later chevy pickup.

As always thanks to those who have the information for sharing it!!!

Ricky

02-29-2012, 12:55 PM	#1
ricott Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 285	Stock width for 1955 rear end As the title says, I'm looking for the "face plate-to-face plate" width of a 1955 (Second design) Chevy pickup rear end. I just purchased one of these trucks (haven't taken delivery - in another state) and I have a Chevy Blazer 4X4 rear end (59.5 inches wide) that I can either sell this weekend to a friend or use under this truck if the width is right. The rear end I have is a Posi/3:52 with disk brakes and low milage - Ideal for this low budgert rebuild I envision for this truck. I searched but could not find info on the stock width. Thanks for any information.

02-29-2012, 01:24 PM	#2
oldcouple Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Winlock Wa Posts: 584	Re: Stock width for 1955 rear end may be info here, http://chevy.oldcarmanualproject.com...to/56index.htm __________________ Retired and too busy to work.

02-29-2012, 02:04 PM	#3
_Ogre Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Motown Posts: 7,680	Re: Stock width for 1955 rear end or here http://www.chevytrucks.org/tech/ifs&rearend.htm scroll way down i have a 60'' in my 58, works fine __________________ cool, an ogre smiley Ogre's 58 Truk build how to put your truck year and build thread into your signature shop air compressor timer

03-01-2012, 10:36 AM	#4
cheapoheapo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: vinita okla Posts: 16	Re: Stock width for 1955 rear end anyone using a f@#$ explorer rearend?? what about the offset?? just painted my front frame yesterday motor today.dont know what id do without this forum.

03-01-2012, 01:53 PM	#5
ricott Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 285	Re: Stock width for 1955 rear end Thanks guys for the replys. It looks like i'll be saving this rear end for my build. Cal 58 GMC build had some good information on his thread about using these rear ends. The next question is has anyone used the "NASCAR" style rear end locating method on one of these trucks? I've seen several 4 links, others with Bags, and the leaf springs, but I can easily get the swing arm setup out of a later chevy pickup. As always thanks to those who have the information for sharing it!!! Ricky



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