Dave,
The Nova rear seems to be a popular swap but I can't confirm the spring
perch question - the original trans will have to go, though, because the
tailshaft is part of the torque-tube ball joint. A Saginaw 3-speed or
4-speed wil bolt right up to the stock bell housing though. They go for
about $100 (or less) at wrecking yards. The 4 speed has good ratios, but the
shifter mounts way back on the tailshaft - not good on a bench seat truck -
Patrick's sells a nice Hurst shifter for the Saginaw that moves the stick
forward to the center of the floor.
Jack / Winter Park FL
----- Original Message -----
From: Dave P <my51truck@eudoramail.com>
To: truck list <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, September 26, 1999 11:27 PM
Subject: [oletrucks] nova rear??
> Was I mistaken, or did someone on the list say that a Nova rear will fit
right under an AD truck, and the spring perches are even located in the same
place?? I just purchased a '53 half ton, and really need to get rid of the
stock rear. Also, will the stock 3 speed tranny accept an open driveline,
once the closed one is removed?
>
> TIA
>
> Dave
> '51 garage filler
> '53 that my wonderful wife let me purchase because I haven't gotten
the other one going yet.
>
>
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
>
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