My '48 shop manual says to pull the tranny with the engine but it was a pain. I wished I had dropped the tranny first. You probably have more front-to-back room in your '59, though.

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1948 3/4-Ton 5-Window Flatbed Chevrolet

34 Years. Now with a '61 261, 848 head, Rochester Monojet carb, SM420 4-speed, 4.10 rear, dual reservoir MC, Bendix up front, 235/85R16 tires, 12-volt w/alternator, electric wipers and a modern radio in the glove box.