I have a 55.1 with stock torque tube rear end at 3.90:1 ratio. I have heard that a powerglide torque tube rear from a Chevy car can be installed as a bolt up to give a lower ratio and higher highway speeds. The only problem being that the axles have to be re-drilled for the six-lug bolt pattern. I have also heard that 6-lug axles exist for the powerglide rears as well. Anybody have any experience with this? It seems a cheaper and easier solution than Patrick's 3.55:1 gear set, especially since I have to find and use a '47-'53 carrier as the gear sets don't fit the '54-'55.1 carrier anyway.

thanks,

Andy

1955 First Series 1/2-Ton Deluxe Cab