Can you change a stock 1946 1/2 ton enclosed drive center chunk / pumpkin with a 1955 1st series differential chunk / pumpkin…..and use the open drive shaft? I thought I had read that some where. Using the original 1946 axle / differential housing?

Last edited by Gdads51; 09/16/2026 1:17 PM. Reason: add detail to title
Care taker of a 1946 1/2 ton. Pretty much period correct original. Danny T, from B’ham, Al