Info needed: Building a repro LRDG 1940 Chev.

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Bob, I’m sure the sturdy Ford front axle would not mind bearing the Chevrolet ;-)

But bear in mind that that axle was designed to replace a driven front axle, so the chassis sits higher. It is a straight tube and not a dropped I-beam. So on a 4x2 Chev the front would be raised higher than the rear. Or are planning on building a “Gasser” hot rod?

When the snow melts I would go out with a tape measure and measure up all the various axles you have. And flip out the parts lists. Maybe some brake drums or entire spindles can be swapped. Did you ask Rick about how his truck was converted? It seems the French guy cracked the code on the wheel-drum combination.

If the conversion is too complicated, I would opt for an 8-bolt CMP rim and drum combination, it will look the part. Only the real anoraks will note you would not be using 10-bolt rims. But those guys will find other things to nitpick on your repro! Just build the truck you’re dreaming of, I’m sure it will be awesome.

HTH,
Hanno