Thank You for your reply. Would like to keep the truck if I could it licensed for a lower tonnage that it's rated for and considering it wouldn't ever see the usage that a newer truck would. How do you truck owners license and insurance yours? Believe it not - my 1965 GMC suburban was issued a "station wagon" title back when new . Have had the courthouse question it a few times the past 30 years when renewing the plates. Also - would any of you have a complete 2- piece shaft for a 1961 GMC 4000 that you would sell? I can get you the wheel base if you think you do. THANKS!