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Andy · 12-06-2014, 10:08 AM

A friend has a 46 Ford pick up and somebody put a 57 Chevy car rear end in it. It is now blown up. I am trying to help him replace it. What would be a good choice? What years Ford? How about a Scout? I would like an offer if somewhere in the area has a candidate. Thanks!

Ralph Moore · 12-06-2014, 10:20 AM

What kind of engine/ trans combo?
Nothing will fit better than a 42-47 Ford rear end.

Andy · 12-06-2014, 10:32 AM

It is open drive as suggested by the Chevy rear. He drives it every day as almost only transportation. He also has no money with the expenses of his wifes illness and death. A open drive banjo is not available and he could not afford one if it was. I hope a 60 Ford? pick up might be a cheap choice. I know zip about pick ups. I need suggestions. Thanks!

Ralph Moore · 12-06-2014, 10:35 AM

If your looking for just a replacement, measure between the backing plates, and find one as close as possible. You can always buy a pair of cheap spring pads and weld them where you need them.

D. Jones · 12-06-2014, 10:46 AM

I used a Dana 44 from a 1956 Ford 1/2 ton in my 1945 1/2 ton but, they're getting hard to find. Might be easier to rebuild what he has assuming it is a Dana. Check with your local hotrod guys, they may have or know who has something that will work.

If you were closer I have a Dana 41 from a 48 to 50 Ford that could be made to work.

APDAVE · 12-06-2014, 10:53 AM

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The outside width of a 57 thru 72 Ford pickup is 61.25", Chevy full size widths 1955 thru 64 are 60" the pickup rear should be fine if drive shaft and yokes are compatible. Also the Ford pickup has 5.5 wheel bolt pattern and Chevy has 4.75 wheel bolt pattern. Dave

Fordestes · 12-06-2014, 11:49 AM

I have a 60 ford 1/2 ton pickup rear , It sure is handy to swap out third members to change ratios if needed, wouldn't have it any other way, been running it for about 30 years now.

sunshine · 12-06-2014, 01:40 PM

I replaced my stock 47 pkp. rear with a 51 pkup. rear , aDANA I BELIEVE ALL I had to do was chnge to tube shocks SUNSHINE

Mike B · 12-06-2014, 08:10 PM

I'd think best possible thing, would to look for something more modern, and highway friendly than the F1 rearend...I'll get under my '42 tomorrow and get a decent measurement for you...could be a newer Exlporer rear, etc, would be right...keep in mind, even the Chevy rear that was under it, had the spring pads changed and relocated...so expect to do the same.

Just thinking if he had the Chevy car rear in it, he most likely might get baffled with an F1 rear, when he's winding up at 60 MPH.

Ken Crans · 12-06-2014, 08:34 PM

Check CTC Auto Ranch in Texas for a 57-72 Ford truck 1/2 ton 9 in. rear, same bolt pattern as front. 5x5.5 bolt pattern, Energizer brakes and tube shocks,all updates. May have alter driveshaft.. Not too hard of a job.

Andy · 12-06-2014, 08:44 PM

I have gotten a lead on a 65 Ford p/u rear. We are going to check it out Monday. Thanks to all!

Ol' Ron · 12-06-2014, 08:50 PM

I'd go with the Dana/Spicer rear. F150 3 spd with OD.

willowbilly3 · 12-06-2014, 09:36 PM

I think the 57-72 might bolt right in. One guy on FTE claims he did and even the spring pads were in the right place. I would look more into the Ranger/Exploder rears, cheap to buy and lots of them are limited slip. Lots of guys like the Exploder disc but personally, I detest those hinky little parking brakes, they won't hold squat.

12-06-2014, 10:08 AM	#1
Andy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Kerrville, Tx Posts: 2,880	Need sugestion for rear end 46 pick up. A friend has a 46 Ford pick up and somebody put a 57 Chevy car rear end in it. It is now blown up. I am trying to help him replace it. What would be a good choice? What years Ford? How about a Scout? I would like an offer if somewhere in the area has a candidate. Thanks!

12-06-2014, 10:20 AM	#2
Ralph Moore Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: North Pole, Alaska Posts: 1,470	Re: Need sugestion for rear end 46 pick up. What kind of engine/ trans combo? Nothing will fit better than a 42-47 Ford rear end.

12-06-2014, 10:32 AM	#3
Andy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Kerrville, Tx Posts: 2,880	Re: Need sugestion for rear end 46 pick up. It is open drive as suggested by the Chevy rear. He drives it every day as almost only transportation. He also has no money with the expenses of his wifes illness and death. A open drive banjo is not available and he could not afford one if it was. I hope a 60 Ford? pick up might be a cheap choice. I know zip about pick ups. I need suggestions. Thanks!

12-06-2014, 10:35 AM	#4
Ralph Moore Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: North Pole, Alaska Posts: 1,470	Re: Need sugestion for rear end 46 pick up. If your looking for just a replacement, measure between the backing plates, and find one as close as possible. You can always buy a pair of cheap spring pads and weld them where you need them.

12-06-2014, 10:46 AM	#5
D. Jones Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bend, Oregon Posts: 519	Re: Need sugestion for rear end 46 pick up. I used a Dana 44 from a 1956 Ford 1/2 ton in my 1945 1/2 ton but, they're getting hard to find. Might be easier to rebuild what he has assuming it is a Dana. Check with your local hotrod guys, they may have or know who has something that will work. If you were closer I have a Dana 41 from a 48 to 50 Ford that could be made to work.

12-06-2014, 10:53 AM	#6
APDAVE Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 238	Re: Need sugestion for rear end 46 pick up. Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) The outside width of a 57 thru 72 Ford pickup is 61.25", Chevy full size widths 1955 thru 64 are 60" the pickup rear should be fine if drive shaft and yokes are compatible. Also the Ford pickup has 5.5 wheel bolt pattern and Chevy has 4.75 wheel bolt pattern. Dave Last edited by APDAVE; 12-06-2014 at 10:59 AM.

12-06-2014, 11:49 AM	#7
Fordestes Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 931	Re: Need sugestion for rear end 46 pick up. I have a 60 ford 1/2 ton pickup rear , It sure is handy to swap out third members to change ratios if needed, wouldn't have it any other way, been running it for about 30 years now.

12-06-2014, 01:40 PM	#8
sunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: SUNSHINE MD. Posts: 318	Re: Need sugestion for rear end 46 pick up. I replaced my stock 47 pkp. rear with a 51 pkup. rear , aDANA I BELIEVE ALL I had to do was chnge to tube shocks SUNSHINE

12-06-2014, 08:10 PM	#9
Mike B Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oakdale,Ca Posts: 1,323	Re: Need sugestion for rear end 46 pick up. I'd think best possible thing, would to look for something more modern, and highway friendly than the F1 rearend...I'll get under my '42 tomorrow and get a decent measurement for you...could be a newer Exlporer rear, etc, would be right...keep in mind, even the Chevy rear that was under it, had the spring pads changed and relocated...so expect to do the same. Just thinking if he had the Chevy car rear in it, he most likely might get baffled with an F1 rear, when he's winding up at 60 MPH.

12-06-2014, 08:34 PM	#10
Ken Crans Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Highland,MI Posts: 1,196	Re: Need sugestion for rear end 46 pick up. Check CTC Auto Ranch in Texas for a 57-72 Ford truck 1/2 ton 9 in. rear, same bolt pattern as front. 5x5.5 bolt pattern, Energizer brakes and tube shocks,all updates. May have alter driveshaft.. Not too hard of a job.

12-06-2014, 08:44 PM	#11
Andy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Kerrville, Tx Posts: 2,880	Re: Need sugestion for rear end 46 pick up. I have gotten a lead on a 65 Ford p/u rear. We are going to check it out Monday. Thanks to all!

12-06-2014, 08:50 PM	#12
Ol' Ron Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chester Vt Posts: 8,985	Re: Need sugestion for rear end 46 pick up. I'd go with the Dana/Spicer rear. F150 3 spd with OD.

12-06-2014, 09:36 PM	#13
willowbilly3 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Black Hills, SD Posts: 577	Re: Need sugestion for rear end 46 pick up. I think the 57-72 might bolt right in. One guy on FTE claims he did and even the spring pads were in the right place. I would look more into the Ranger/Exploder rears, cheap to buy and lots of them are limited slip. Lots of guys like the Exploder disc but personally, I detest those hinky little parking brakes, they won't hold squat.