Thanks Gearhead,

I did not think about the 55-59 set up on a 3/4 ton because those did not have the torque tube drive lines and the set up might be just what I need. Might put an add in craigs list.

Thanks Drew, for the web site this will come in handy for my next project.

Thanks Pinebluffdude, That will be my last option, I still have the drive line out of the 53 the back section length is longer then the one in the 54 that I can have a shop cut to the correct length. the front section is set up for the original tranny and will not work with my tranny.

Again thanks for the feedback
Steve