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Ed:

Thanks for the recommendation. What I'm building is a period correct street rod, such as one of us (with limited funds) might have done in HS. I really want to retain my OE artillery wheels, and the stock look of the truck. The engine is a 1962 235 with dual Carters, Offy intake, Fenton headers, and dual exhaust. I'm in the process of exchanging the stock 1942 differential (4.55) with a stock 1955 1/2 ton diff (3.90). It bolts right into the 1942 housing with no mods (other than the rear U-joint, and driveshaft length). That will make my OE Muncie 4 speed a bit more "drivable". I'm also looking at replacing the Muncie with a 1957 Saginaw 3 speed OD trans. Looks like everything will fit but, I need to do some more research on the ability to retain the 1942 bell housing vs. the 1957 bell housing. Biggest issue there looks like engine/trans mounts, pedals, and clutch disk diameter. I'll look into the GM 14 bolt you recommended. Thanks once again for your input.


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