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| | | | Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 36 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 36 | Working on 50 truck 3100 4 speed. I was thinking about changing rear end and making it open driveshaft.What do I need to do to make my transmission open drive? Thanks in advance, Rick | | | | | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,795 Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) | | Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,795 | All you need to do is change the rear bearing retainer for the open driveline type, and install an open drive output flange. The transmissions ahead of the bearing retainer are identical.
Jerry
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| | | | | Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 36 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 36 | Thanks Jerry, where might I find these parts? | | | | | Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,214 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,214 | Place an Ad here in the Parts Wanted section, look on eBay, Craig's List or Facebook Market Place, you won't find it new anywhere. It might be cheaper to buy a complete transmission, look for one from 1955 and newer. You'll also need the U-joint flange plate that bolts to the output shaft so you can have a drive shaft made. Mike B 
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