Dave, your plan using '38 parts seems to be the best solution, know several guys that took that route. Also a friend had to modify the front edge of the 216/235 pan plus the crossmember to make her fit. Another fellow used the '38 trans and also the '38 crossmember this is in a '30 roadster, beautiful show car and fools most as it looks like factory.

Last edited by JiMerit Boltr#43; 07/04/2020 5:17 PM.

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1946 1/2-Ton Chevy
1953 Chevy 3/4-ton Factory Stakebed