Barn Find 1946 Tudor.

The racing retainers are a bit more complex to fabricate and install but they will keep the wheel hub from rattling around if the axle gives way at high speed. The old banjo rear axles are a bit archaic but they work better than most folks know. I just wish that the axle shafts were reproduced by a reputable manufacture. Good used 1946 thru 48 axles are still out there. Changing the brakes over to the Lincoln/Bendix type on the front end is also a good idea. The Bendix brakes will stop better than the old Ford/Lockheed types for that old hot rod. The new Lincoln type backing plates are available and the Ford 12-inch drums can still be used with them.
 
leon bee said:
I have a 322 in an old Buick. Always wondered how it would act connected to something other than it's Dynaflow.
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I'd always liked the Dynoflow for the smoothness of it. However, it (by nature of design) ROBS horsepower.
 
Kube said:
I'd always liked the Dynoflow for the smoothness of it. However, it (by nature of design) ROBS horsepower.
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I also like the Dynaflow, and yes it's smooth. Also does real good in mud and snow for some reason. I've had this one for probably 45 years, rebuilt this trans myself way back when. Three times I think, took 3 tries to get her right.
 
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