Thanks for information.
Freebees are not always Mana from Heaven.
I did learn that in 48 and older, cars were 6 lug. And that if a person had that rear-end and a 54 car rear-end that was from a vehicle with the hydra-matic transmission (automatic) they could use the gear set and relocate the spring pivot to give them a better gear set for highway driving. Zoom Zoom
Looks like when I have the cash - it would be best to get the gear set and installation kit from Patrick's.
Now, I am onto the quest of taking manifolds off the 52 216 and exploring whether I can lay it on it's side and drill the front plate for the 53 front mounting.
Any advice on that? Or should I ask this in another thread?
Thanks to all