I think you can swap a 55-62 open drive line center section into your housing and still use
the original axles and brakes. I've seen it
talked about here before. I believe you would
also have to weld your spring mounts so they don't pivot anymore. I'm sure somebody that has done it can give you some more info. Or try
doing a search on center section swap or similar
terms.


Steve

'49 3800
'52 3600
'57 3100