I'm not sure what rear end to use or where to find one that will work, everything I'm reading the width is like 62 inches and new shock pads need to be welded on, if that's correct.
As far as the transmission goes I'd like to keep the 3 on the tree linkage but would need a newer version transmission that would work for the 3 on a tree.
I can honestly say the e brake is really not a major concern as the floor boards are rotted out and I can do like Fred Flintstone to stop it only kidding.
Any reccomendations on what rear end and transmission that would work would be helpful.

1950 chevy shortbed 3100, 216 with a 3 on the tree.