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Open Driveline – Rear End Options

OPEN DRIVELINE CONVERSION
To convert your torque tube suspension to a open drive line. You will need the proper width rear-end. I am running a 1976 camaro 10 bolt. I am still working on this page.
These are some swaps that will work. Also confirmed by many 50chevy.com readers
* 55-57 Chevy Cars.
* 68-72 Nova
* 70-81 camaro
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Steering Column for Mustang 2 Conversion

OVERVIEW
STEERING COLUMN OPTIONS FOR MUSTANG 2 / AFTERMARKET FRONT SUSPENSION
So you want to put a new suspension in your 49-54 chevy? You will need some way to adapt the steering column to your rack and pinion.
Options:
Modify Stock Column
70s Chevrolet van
Any other junkyard find you can adapt.
Purchase Aftermarket Column. (See below for links)
You will also need [...]



Brake Options

Power master cylinder options:
Walton Fabrication firewall mount power master
ECI
TCI [...]



Manual Transmission

I do not currently have any information for Manual Transmision Swaps and upgrades.
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Automatic Transmission Swap

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SWAP
Transmission vendors:
Bowtie Overdrives
Phoenix Transmission Products
TCI
B&M
Parts Needed for overdrive swap. (700r4/200r4)
Transmission
TV Cable system
Transmission lines
Transmission Cooler
Wiring Kit
Speedometer Gear
Torque converter
Flexplate
Crossmember
Parts Needed for overdrive swap. (TH350/400)
Transmission
Transmission lines
Transmission Cooler
Torque converter
Flexplate
Crossmember
Crossmember manufacturers:
Walton’s Fabrication
Chassis Engineering

Please contact me with any information. Any contributions and appreciated and shared via this site.
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Small Block Chevy Conversion

V8 Installation 1949-1954 Chevy Car. Click on small block chevy conversion to read the entire story.