Originally Posted by windyville1
Can someone use one of those setups to convert a rear end to an open driveshaft while keeping the stock peanut three speed transmission?
You need a crossmember to hang the intermediate bearing. But it can be done.
Check illustration
Check this POST
Check attached pics
2nd pic shows 4 speed trans.

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1941-53 3600 3-4 ton 2 Piece drive shaft.jpg (94.8 KB, 110 downloads)
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1954 Chevrolet 3105 Deluxe Panel Truck
w/Factory HYDRA-MATIC