What exactly is this?

Can you identify this transmission on the back of this late model flathead?

You can see it has a very long tail shaft.

Thanks

 

'49-'55 Ford. That's a stamped steel '49 bellhousing.

 

Thanks 302
Is this a decent gearbox?
Any special problems I should know about?

 

Good, dependable trans when used in a family car, not as strong as the later T-86.

 

Nice Setup!

I'm going to be building a z-frame with a 53 flathead this summer.

how much of a drop is in the rear z?