I put a Vega 4-speed behind a 59 235 in a 50 Chev 2-door with a 56 3.55 rear and loved it. The 3.10 was made to save clutches and frustration. New T-10's with a 2.88 low gear are readily available from Summit etc.

The one car I wish I had back..........

216.158 MPH 12-Port 302 GMC on 70% 171.0 MPH 302 stock head on gasoline 7 years later