SM420 was used in GM trucks till 67, then they went to the SM465. (40# heavier, about 1.6" longer, and not as low granny and PTO on both sides, plus a backup light switch!) You should be able to get the tranny and bellhousing etc from a newer truck and drop in there. Is this going in your 49? How about park brake? a tranny out of a 1/2 or 3/4 ton won't have the park brake on it as the park brake was on the rear wheels

Last edited by 69Cuda; 04/19/2017 12:09 AM.

Mike
1955 Chevy 6400 ex-flatbed (no bed now!) sold September 2023
In the Stovebolt Gallery
1958 Chevy 6400 flatbed W/dump
In the Stovebolt Gallery
1959 Chevy Suburban Owned for almost 20 years, Daily Driver -- sold May 2016
In the Stovebolt Gallery

Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof