New rear end needed? Sounds like a plastic surgeon is needed instead. Here we're talking about putting the gears in a '40 rear end. That's 10+ years older than what I'm working on. What has changed between the 40's and 50's???
I'd do some research in finding the differences first. Once they are known to all then more fellow bolters can make give their two cents worth.
If very similar to the early 50's then many can chime in. For me, I wish I knew what I know now, before I started the project. The gear installation portion of my truck is done. This weekend I'm jacking up the truck.
Ape, hopefully others with experience in this field on trucks of your age will contribute quickly. Otherwise we'll all jump in with you to get it done. From whom did you get the gears from? Did you get instructions for your year of truck?
Everyone, Does a '40 have a torque tube, bell housing, rear tranny cross member for support, blah, blah?
Happy friday to all.
Craig
My '50 Chevy 3100 5 window, '62-235cu, 3:55 rear
My truck ....... Respect The Rust
If I'm not working on my truck, '65 m00stang or VW camper, I'm fishing with the wife or smoking Salmon.
