I’m not trying to go super low with this truck just have essentially an old man hot rod hauler that I can use to run around and pick up parts and just have fun.
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Here it is off the Jack. This old cowboy truck is a little less country and a little more rock ‘n’ roll. Can’t wait to get the rear done.
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Look'n good in the Arizona neighborhood!!!

Amazing how the wheels and trim make it look sooo much better!!!

Carry on! THat's how I would do it!!!

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Oooooo...dis gon' be goooodd.....

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1/2 ton rear end. Gonna swap to 5 lug axles. ? On ring gear pic 11:41 assuming that’s teeth on pinion and ring gear. 3.73 ratio. Is that a date code on righ gear “GM 2-68” ????
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Correct on the ratio numbers. I don’t know for sure on date code, it’s likely a 68 rear.

I’m sure I’m captain obvious, here, but make sure you get the correct length axles for the axle housing! If you get Moser axles, buy the studs AND have them install them, it’s worth every penny!

I plan on 3.73 gears for my 67 and 68. If you DO need new gears, I’ve read that Motive gear is preferred, for reasons I don’t remember...

My truck is a 3/4 ton this is a random 6 lug 1/2 ton rear I scored from a buddy. I’m happy with the 30 spline. Will look for best axles. 30 3/4 length.
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Are you going the CLR treatment and buff and wax when done?

Not sure time will tell. I do like that look though.
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Progress from Sunday. Rear end removal started.
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Progress from today. Rear axle, rear 3/4ton springs, rear helper springs, rear bumper removed
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Tie rods. 3/4 ton to 1/2 ton for 1/2 ton spindle. Just needed AZ Pro performance sleeves. I did not change 3/4 ton center link.
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hardwaa, the truck's finish looks to be a good candidate for that. the overall finish is consistant & the "patina" seems to be in the right spots too. just my 0.02 worth though, I like a very nice paint job too! :lol:

one of these days we will need to meet over at each other's garage - I believe we are pretty close to each other....:metal:

Progress !! No more 3/4 ton now 1/2 ton with 5 lug swap.
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Old school cool!

Plan is to test drive after I bleed brakes. Really digging this 1968 !!
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Very nice and making progress! I think if you give that thing a good bath, a little CLR and maybe some polish here and there you will be getting waves and thumbs up all over town.

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What size tires did you use?
Did you get the bench seat re- done?
Thanks for all you have shared. I’m sure there are other threads here that have converted a 3/4 ton to a half ton, but yours is first I’ve seen, Very well done!

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We got a driver. Time to start putting some miles on it and getting it all cleaned up.
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Man............that boy is looking good. I love the wheel and tire package along with the stance now. And it is a full bed and not any of that short stuff.

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To quote the immortal Jethro Bodine...

"Yeee Haaaa"!!!

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Weeellllll doggies! Looks great!

Thanks guys!

Seat time. Here is the before pics. Dropping seat off today to get upholstered.
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