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Im trying to install a manual 4 speed out of a 56 truck into my 40 truck. The 56' bellhousing and original crossmember dont line up. Does anyone sell the mounts to make it work or anyone out there modified the crossmember that can help out? THanks

You need a 1948-53 truck bellhousing to get the right mounting and trans bolt pattern.
Then you run into the clutch/master cylinder mounting problem.

I just found out there were several types of bellhousing s used. I thought they where all the same for chevy 235. What problems would i run into regarding the brake and clutch pedals?

Your 1940 master cylinder and clutch and brake pedals mounted to the side of the transmission and to the bellhousing.
You will need to get creative to use that transmission.
I have on several occasions used the pedal/ master cylinder mount from a 1948-54 PU on one of these earlier trucks. The 1948-54 set-up mounts to the frame. This allows you to use any transmission.
Others here may have more ideas.

Do you have any pictures of how you installed that pedal. I have those parts for a 50 truck that i parted long time ago but everything is in pieces. [email protected]

I think I remember reading that Buffalo Enterprises can modify the bell housing by adding the pedal mounts. Is that correct?

It is hard to say when I will see my customer with this conversion. When I do I will take pictures.

I found a link that shows the bell housing modified by Buffalo Enterprises. Modified Bell Housing Go down to the bottom of the page and you will see it on the right.