Inliners International Forums General Discussion Drive Train Adapting a 1955 open drivetrain

I'm not familiar with that rear end. Is it 6 lug or will you have to change the wheels? How big are the brakes? How does the width compare? How close are the mounts to your spring width? The ratio sounds good. You'll be hauling ass it OD. Pay close attention to which T-5 ratio you choose.

I read this post this morning and near the end of the first post it mentions a T-5 adapter to closed drive line. It's for Ford but....?
https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/chevy-ii-vs-the-iron-duke.568975/