if they are both SM420 transmissions, it should bolt up. I am not sure if the 48 had an open drive shaft or not. You may need to change the rear bearing retainer plate that also holds the park brake.


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