Hello folks. I've spent hours searching for my answer without success. Came close with one post, but no cigar. Question. I have a 35-38 Chevy pickup cab (only) and a 35-38? Chevy chassis minus the rear end. It still has the original solid front axle and parallel springs and a couple of parts of the steering. I want to make a rat rod, fenderless, and don't want an IFS. I want to keep the solid front look. Is there newer spindles etc. that I can replace the old ones with? Something I can use disc brakes on? Did they have cross steer set-ups? I intend to use a GM column and power steering box to drive this front end setup (I hope). I am thinking of using a Chevy S-10 rear axle and spring assembly for the rear. The tread is almost perfect for the early chevy front. I am not real sure about the angle of the drive line chuck. Should it be parallel with the ground (level)? Any technical help would be much appreciated. Thanks.

Some of those year Chevrolets with the straight axle have 6 lug wheels and I have been told that the 49 to 54 Chevrolet car brake drums and hubs ( with the 5 on 4.75 wheel pattern ) are a direct swap ... not disc like you want ... but at least 5 lugs ...

Thank you Deuce for the reply and info. This frame has 5 lug already. It has narrow wire spoke wheels with the center recessed in for the lug nuts etc. The drums have mechanical brakes. I can live with drums, but would like hydraulics, to be sure. I've no idea what year the thing really is. I was told that it was a 35 car frame! It has NO rear axle nor springs. I figure it'll be perfect for my Rat project. I have an extra S-10 Chevy rear assembly that I can use. I do like the look of the front the way it is, solid axle, etc. Regards, oldrodder43.