The brake lines are shown running straight back on the left to the 4th or, gusseted
crossmember then across to the right side where the split to front and rear are made.
Here is a picture of brake line.
Junction T-block Junction T-block Zoom
If I am not mistaken didn't the 3/4 ton have a 2 piece drive shaft with a center intermediate bearing?
If it did, wouldn't that eliminate the need for a Hydra-Matic rear tail support cross member?
It is kind of strange that they would let that much weight hang out like that with no rear support.
Although there is a lot more stress on the enclosed drive train Hydra-Matic tail housing than the open drive train Hydra-Matic tail housing.
Hence the need for a rear tail support cross member.
I do not recall ever seeing a 47-55 1st manual transmission with a rear tail support cross member.
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