60 Apache10 Rearend Swap

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  1. hanksta84

    hanksta84 Member

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    Hello everyone! I have a 60 Chevy Apache10 that was my first vehicle that I got from my dad when i was 16. I am now 20 and have the money to start fixing it up. I have installed a rebuilt and hot rodded 350 and a 700R4 transmission from a camaro. My next step is the rearend. Do any of you know what would be a good rearend for my application that will give good performance and will istall with the least amount of effort and fabrication stuff? This is my first project and any help at all will be appreciated. Thank You
     
  2. tech1

    tech1 Member

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    You can get a rearend out of a 60-70 Chevy truck and have the 6 lug pattern and bolt right up to the trailing arms. Pick an automatic truck and you will have a taller gear for the highway.
     
  3. Ripperman

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    Will a (60'-70') model rear end work for a 65' LWB fleetside as well?

    Rip
     
  4. dvalentine

    dvalentine Charter Member

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    >Will a (60'-70') model rear end work for a 65' LWB fleetside
    >as well?
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    >Rip


    It sure will Rip. The difference comes when talking about GMC's which have leaf springs instead of trailing arm based suspension.

    Dennis
     

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