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| | | | Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 112 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 112 | Hey; Does anyone out there know if there is an open pumpkin that will bolt into a 51 chevy rear axle banjo( 1/2 ton 10 bolt) and use the same axle shafts that are in the 51? If that won't work, what can I use to convert the rearend to an open driveline and hook up to sm420 4 speed? Thanks for your help Dave | | | | | Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 Riding in the Passing Lane | | Riding in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 | The 55-62 pumpkins will fit.
They say money can't buy happiness. It can buy old Chevy trucks though. Same thing. 1972 Chevy c10 Cheyenne SuperIn the Gallery Forum | | | | | Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 835 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 835 | You can also change out the rear cover and yoke of the SM420 so that it will work with the enclosed driveshaft....
Kurt | | | | | Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 112 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 112 | can I use my axle shafts that are in the rearend? | | | | | Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 2,557 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 2,557 | Yes,you can use your original axles with wrenchbenders recommendation.You will also have to set the pinion angle and weld up the pivot points on the torque tube rear end on both sides.Here is a picture of the pivot points I welded up on mine. pivot pointsI put a t-5 in mine and really enjoy driving it. Good luck,Tim
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