1941 chevy coupe rear end swap

I am building a simple and dirty 41. I would like to replace the original rear end with a newer model 6 lug so I can keep the original wheels. Anyone done this? What measurement am I looking to match? Is that hub to hub? Thanks for any insight

 

I did this and used a rear end from a 2008 Colorado 2wd. I only had to cut out the original spring perches and weld in new ones in proper location. Works like a charm with the Camaro T5 s speed tranny and a hot little Chevy 292 I6.

Paul

 

tri 5 chevy rears bolt in, 68-74 novas work but need new saddles

 

Are you still running the 6 with standard (torque tube ) transmission?
If so, You'll have to convert the output shaft to take a universal joint( open drive).

 

I used a '94 S-10 rear axle assembly (3:42) and the drive line with a T-5 against a 292 inline six and the whole enchilada is doing its job well. There are many versions of the T-5. Go to "www.inliners.org" and then to Tech Tips. Look at the T-5 section. The variety of tranny gears is impressive.
Normbc9

 

might want to look into a 60's truck axle. If I remember correctly l, that was what I used on mine years ago.

 

Thanks all. Good info.

I have a 283 and turbo 350 combo to drop in. So I will be getting a new drive shaft to link it all up.

The measurements, roughly, are 56 inches from the inside hubs. The hubs are 3 inches deep. And there is 50 inches from the outside of the frame to the outside of the frame.

So I should be ok with anything that is 54-56 inches.

I guy I know who has a 1985 K5 Blazer rear end with 373 gears so I'm going to measure that up and see if it will work.

I also know a yard with a handful of the rear ends you guys mentioned so I'll get out there and check in on those as well.

Looking under the car this morning - after I pulled the fuel tank - I'm thinking I will need to mount a shock bar, too.

 

Better check the wheel hole spacing on the late model six lug rearends. They may be metric and not match up to your old rims.