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This is with respect to my 51 Chevy 3100 1/2 ton with the stock 216 and 3 speed and torque tube
I found a nice running 235 engine from a 58 car.
It comes complete with a 3 speed manual transmission (I think non-overdrive, but to be confirmed)
The simple swap would be to use the original truck transmission currently mated to the 216, retaining the torque tube rear end.
If calling it 'done' at that, I might change the ratio on the orig rear end but wouldn't go to that expense if swapping to open obviously.

Is there anything to be gained from using the car transmission, which then requires the rear-end and open propshaft?
I'm thinking probably not, but am open to suggestion to the contrary

If going to the effort/expense of an open drive, then it opens up the possibility for other transmissions incl a 3-speed overdrive or an automatic (and multiple choices there)

Your thoughts and advice will be most welcome.