Thanks guys for the info and the link to the "Tech Tips". Problem solved. Drilled each of the balls out with a 1/4" drill, then upsized each hole to 7/16". The rollover/flare on the back side was ground off then a large punch and hammer was used to drive the balls off, leaving a nice 1/2" dia hole for the new tie rod ends.
The Drag link balls left a larger dia hole -havent measured them yet. Now I will have to either order a new Drag link or if i get real lucky find one at a Swap Meet. Will have to go with the '54 and later style Drag Link. Anybody out there got one.
