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10 years ago in CLASSIC TRUCKS
[b]What I have:[/b] 1965 Chevy C20 283 cid sm420 trannie, 4 speed with the "granny gear" 16.5" 8-lug Eaton HO-72 (Here lies the trouble! Nobody make parts for these things!) 5:57? 5:73? I forget [b]What I need::[/b] a. Someone to point out where I can buy parts for the HO-72 for less than a grand. b. Someone who can build me a new "bolt in" that will keep my 3/4 ton capacity and 8-lug pattern for less than $4000.00! c. A list of Chevy vehicles (make and model range) that will fit in my pickup without to much modification. I'd like to find one with the same axil width and pumpking position. Maybe a Dana 60? Anyone have any help of any kind for the poor soul who thought the C20 would be a good idea because "There aren't that many around."? Many thanks.
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10 years ago
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10 years ago
Many thanks for the info. and quick response Partsman. I'll be headed out Monday, tape measure in hand, to the junkyard, so couple more questions if you don't mind. If I measure likely candidates should I measure from the mounting plate on either end of the axle tube? When you mentioned checking the brake drum size, are you talking about their diameter, their thickness, or the width of the whole assembly including break drums? And last, but not least, what am I forgetting? Thanks again.
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