| Crusing in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,096 | If using a 292 or whatever six or small block Chevy engine, a NP-540 series 5 speed is very compact trans that will hook to a transfer case with some mix and match of parts if one does not need an OD trans.
Many people narrow Dana front axles by cutting the housing end and rewelding the ‘C’ shaped end on. Resplining shaft.
Ed
Last edited by EdPruss; 03/25/2021 2:29 PM.
'37 GMC T-18 w/ DD 4-53T, RTO-610, 6231 aux., '95 GMC running gear, full disc brakes, power steering, 22.5 wheels and tires.
'47 GMC 1 ton w/ 302, NP-540, 4wd, full width Blazer front axle.
'54 GMC 630 w/ 503 gasser, 5 speed, ex fire truck, shortened WB 4', install 8' bed.
'55 GMC 370 w/270, 420 4 speed, grain, dump bed truck from ND. Works OK.
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