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mr48chev · 07-29-2010, 11:23 PM

You will need a lot more than that Nova rear axle to handle the Cummins. I'd be hunting a stout 9 inch Ford at the minimum. If you are pulling the engine and trans out of the other car I'd run the rear end that was part of the setup too.

07-29-2010, 11:23 PM	#8
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,375	Re: Weight of a 1947-53 truck? You will need a lot more than that Nova rear axle to handle the Cummins. I'd be hunting a stout 9 inch Ford at the minimum. If you are pulling the engine and trans out of the other car I'd run the rear end that was part of the setup too.