rear swap '51 chevy pickup - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

TimS37 · 09-27-2002, 01:21 PM

I want replace the original sealed driveshaft/rear with an open shaft/rear application. I'm putting a 350 engine / 350TH trans. in the truck, but I don't know what rear to put into it. If anyone could give me some insight on what rearend works best without heavy modifications to it, I would appreciate it greatly. The original rear width is about 51" from back plate to back plate. I'm looking for something with a 5-lug pattern and disc or drum brakes.

JJR · 09-27-2002, 02:03 PM

I am not positive but I seem to remember people tend to use 70-81 Camaro/Nova style 10 bolt rear ends. I don't know if it is a direct swap or if new brackets have to be welded on the rear end. Sorry I can't help more. I am sure there is someone on the board that has done this swap.

50gmc · 10-08-2002, 06:49 PM

My 1950 GMC sets on a 1970 chevell rear end but took very little to make it work.

Fred T · 10-19-2002, 12:57 AM

The Camaro/Nova (or the Buick, Olds, Pontiac) makes a good swap. It is 1/2" wider and the biggest job is cutting off and welding on spring perches. Several guys at the Stovebolt forum www.stovebolt.com have done this change.

09-27-2002, 01:21 PM	#1
TimS37 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Lancaster, Pa Posts: 4	rear swap '51 chevy pickup I want replace the original sealed driveshaft/rear with an open shaft/rear application. I'm putting a 350 engine / 350TH trans. in the truck, but I don't know what rear to put into it. If anyone could give me some insight on what rearend works best without heavy modifications to it, I would appreciate it greatly. The original rear width is about 51" from back plate to back plate. I'm looking for something with a 5-lug pattern and disc or drum brakes.

09-27-2002, 02:03 PM	#2
JJR Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Leesburg, GA Posts: 746	I am not positive but I seem to remember people tend to use 70-81 Camaro/Nova style 10 bolt rear ends. I don't know if it is a direct swap or if new brackets have to be welded on the rear end. Sorry I can't help more. I am sure there is someone on the board that has done this swap. __________________ FOUNDING MEMBER OF THE DRUM BRAKE CLUB Second Owner 70 C-10 Second Owner 93 GMC C1500 Third Owner 99 C2500 Crew Cab Short Bed

10-08-2002, 06:49 PM	#3
50gmc Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: kansas Posts: 2	rear end under early truck My 1950 GMC sets on a 1970 chevell rear end but took very little to make it work.

10-19-2002, 12:57 AM	#4
Fred T Cantankerous Geezer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Bel Aire, KS Posts: 6,264	The Camaro/Nova (or the Buick, Olds, Pontiac) makes a good swap. It is 1/2" wider and the biggest job is cutting off and welding on spring perches. Several guys at the Stovebolt forum www.stovebolt.com have done this change. __________________ Fred There is no such thing as too much cam...just not enough engine.



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