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BAM! That's what I needed! Thanks JBNeal!!

I'm assuming the frame width is the same? Original measurement on the front axle - kingpin to kingpin is 51.5. Most aftermarket axle kits are either 48" or 50". The 50" kit gives a 58 - 1/2" outside measurement hub to hub. Just trying to pre-determine if I'll have issues with tires hitting frame, etc.... The aftermarket suspension kits provide disc brakes, etc and arent't that much more than the available conversion kits for these trucks (no kit exists for the 1-ton). The truck has already been hacked by PO so I'm not super concerned about sticking to OEM and period correct parts at this point. Just want it to be safe and to work properly.

Problem solving front end upgrades/swap options and wondering what the hub to hub measurement is on the B-1-B, B-1-C, or B-1-D trucks. Measurement should be the same across the series. I have a '49 B-1D.... Can't find the original parts I'm looking for so pondering an aftermarket solution. Something along the lines of a straight axle gasser-style front end.

Will do. And all comments thereafter are spot on. Searched for a set of 1/2 or 3/4 ton spindles and couldn't find any. Also searched for an axle... I'd stick with the drums, but the passenger side is totally shot and was having trouble finding all of the parts that I needed (aside from the wheel cylinders). Want it to be safe and with the work I have into it now, the cost of the disc conversion is money well spent. I just need to get the front brakes set up, put the new gas tank in and a couple minor things to take of with the rear end and the truck will be ready for the road again. Got the motor running again a couple of weeks ago (first time since 2005). Once all of this is finished I'm selling it. Was helping out a friend who needed it gone. I have a '65 Town Wagon that is my primary project....

Yes, but the spindles are not.....

Thanks for the feedback. Have to pull the spindles for the conversion as RH needs to lathe the spindles down so the bearings fit. Parts on the 1 ton are larger than on the 1/2 & 3/4 ton so his kit doesn't just bolt on.... I'll grind and chip away.....

Trying to remove the spindles on my '49 B-1-D to send to Rusty Hope to prep for disc conversion and noticing that there are bead welds at top and bottom holding them in.... No caps. Anyone else seen this!!?? Should I just grind them off and punch the pins out??

From what I've gathered it's a '49 1-ton. It does have a late 70's Chevy 350 in it and what appears to be a TH400 trans... I spent some time yesterday draining fluids and prepping the motor to fire it up. Need to do some wiring work and get the front end put back together. It has a new master cylinder and booster so I'll probably scrap the front drums for a Scarebird disk set up if I can. Need to do some more research on the correct setup for this. If the drums are OK I may just leave that as is for now. Main motivation at the moment is to get it running and then go from there. I do have the front clip and all of the emblems. All of the important parts appear to be there. The steering needs to be reconnected but it does appear to be original. I can get more pics today of the steering and rear end. Need to get the ID's off the motor, trans and rear end. I just picked it up 2 weeks ago and began the work yesterday. Will continue some of that today and hopefully have a fully functioning truck in the not to distant future! Wish it had a Mopar power plant but I couldn't pass it up!!

Just acquired this truck from a co-worker who needed it disappeared to make room for other projects. It's a '49 and is basically complete, except at some point in its life, the original engine & drive train were replaced with a Chevy 350/TH400. It's been sitting for some time but is in great shape! I'm sure I'll have questions as this type/vintage is new to me. My other project is a '65 Town Wagon and after almost 7 years of working on that one, I'm still learning new things on it!!!! Any comments on what this truck is are appreciated. I'm just starting to go through it and get it running again!