1950 ford f1 truck rear end

I have the chance to buy a 1950 ford truck rear end it is the perfect width for my 1931 roadster my questions are?

1.Are they a strong rear end if I were to run a 4 speed with 300hp/300tq

2.What kind of rear is it?Dana?

3.What gears were usually put in the rear?

4.Are there parts avalible?

Thanks
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The weak spot is the tapered axle with key.
They are usually 4:11 ratio in trucks. Although I had a 3:78.
Don't use it, you'll be sorry.

 

No tapered axle or keys.I could not hurt one with a 351 4v clevland in a 52 F-1 ran it hard for years.Was geared a little low for interstate driving but was the cats ass for rodding around town.This was the boss clevland with larger clutch and 4 speed like I said was bullet proof for me anyhow.

 

Its a Dana 41. Gear parts are tough to find but brake parts are common with the later 9 inch. Have a good width, 5x5.5 bolt pattern. 3.92 gears are also a pretty common ratio. The best part is you can pick one up cheap maybe even free as the f1 guys upgrade to a 9inch for better gear selection.

 

I put a 49 rear on a model a a few years ago (same as 50)..... it is a little bit too wide.
gear ratio was a 4.11, and was kinda fun,,, but it looked a bit wide.