Bill H , not to hi-jack 54 Belairs post, but here's a place to start:

The Shop Manual for the 52' isn't available but this should help-

http://chevy.oldcarmanualproject.com/shop/1948_51truck/index.htm

The parts manual should help you with the parts you will need.

http://chevy.oldcarmanualproject.com/parts/1929_54/index.htm

I'll post any additional info I find. Bill, you might want to start a new post in the Driveline Forum for the questions you have. There are a lot of great folks on Stovebolt who are happy to help. Good luck.

Ron - - Dusty53
1954 Chevy 3604
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