Early Chevy Open Driveshaft Conversion??

Did a search for this on found nothing for Chevrolet.I am wanting to keep original rear end and run original stock dual wheels.I have a 36 Chevy 1.5 ton truck and want to convert to open drive shaft.I have seen the Ford conversion from Speedway and cannot find a similar setup for Chevy.Can anyone help with this?
Mike

 

Never seen one for a Chevy big truck rear. Can't imagine enough demand for it ever to have been produced. Find a newer rear with the same bolt pattern.

 

On the 1 1/2 ton trucks you should measure your spring centers and a Dodge or Ford and even a later GM would bolt in and deal with the bolt circle later

 

Have thought about newer rear with same bolt pattern and width but no luck there.Thanks,
Mike

 

I've seen the ends cut off the axle housing and welded to a later rear, allowing using a modern differential with the original hubs, brakes and wheels. This was done on a 50's Chevy truck rear to keep the ten-lug wheels but get highway friendly gears.

 

I have thought about this option.Also thought about using late model rear end and re-drilling bolt pattern.Just looking for the least expensive option I guess.
Mike

 

I would suggest you investigate tires to fit those wheels before getting committed too far. I have some old truck wheels that I just love, but tires to fit the wheels that would also carry the loads I want to haul don't seem to exist.

And if you can find tires that will work, you might investigate modifying the wheels to fit other axles.