Mine is in now and it was the best thing that I have done to the 53. Cruising on the freeway now. The 1st gear in the sm420 is still very low, only use it at stop signs on hills.
Mine cost me only the parts, I set it up myself, I wouldn't of paid somebody to do it though.
Steve
1953 Chevrolet 3100261 cu inch, sm420, 3.55 rear, torque tube still,omaha orange, still 6 volt, RPO green glass, side carrier spare, all done
In the DITY GalleryVideo of the 261 running1964 GMC 1000305 Big Block V6, sm420, the next cab off restoration
