I have a 47 Ford pickup with a flathead V8. I would like to run a modern era rear end and wondered if anyone knows what rear end will bolt up with the least amount of modifications? Also, does anyone have a suggestion for a manual transmission? This truck will not be used as a racer nor has a heavy duty truck, just a cruise around vehicle. Ultimately, disk brakes up front, 12V, improved tranny & rear end but much of the rest of the truck nearly original. Thanks for your help.
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'57-'72 Ford pickup rear will give you the right bolt pattern with a lot more options on gear ratios. If you want hanging pedals, a '52-'56 Ford car pedal assembly fits a '40-'47 Ford truck cab like it was custom made for it.
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