I'm going with a stock '44 GMC Dual rear end. 5.14:1 ratio according to the casting number on the pumpkin. I would like to build a little torque into the motor for the application. I am tossing around an SM465 trans as they used them in these bigger rear ends. I did consider Hydramatic and dropping six springs between 2nd and 3rd gear, but it's been years since I rebuilt one and there is an SM465 on the shelf in Pop's shop still in cosmo. "Keep it simple stupid" is my motto on this build. What do you think about my choices so far.... any food for thought???
http://s1185.photobucket.com/albums/z358/speakfordadead/The rear end in this pic has been identified as a 41 by the parking or reverse light option seen. Still need to figure out some numbers so I can order seals and bearings... no leaks but I'd like to put new ones in anyway.
