I am on your side 4onthefloor.
If it won't bolt in it won't be done.
Its geared for stump pulling and I would
like to drive it for a few years before
a complete a restoration that will render
it to a trailer only mode.
The GVW of the Astro rear axle is slightly
more than the 54'empty weight.Wheelwell
clearance is ok with altered 16" wheels.The
spring ctr/ctr is 7" wider on the Astro.
OldSub: is that bellhousing the one with the
angled surfaces that mate to the motor mount??
