The water pump is a little longer, and you'll want to use the '53
bellhousing. You'll need to drill new holes in the axle pads to locate the
rear correctly. I haven't done this swap, but those are the things I would
expect to be different. There may be more.
Steve@OldSub.com
www.OldSub.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "Green, Steven D" <sgreen@ku.edu>
To: <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, August 21, 2007 10:03 AM
Subject: RE: [oletrucks] Drive Line Question
>I would like to update my 1953 Chev to an open driveline. I have been
> offered a 1957 Chev at a cheap price. Both are 235-4 speed trans.
>
> Will the transmission,rear end, and driveshaft from the 1957 Chev 3100
> swap into my 1953 Chev 3100 without much modification?
>
> Thank you in advance.
>
> Steve
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