55 buick trans/torque tube

[MorrowDeath]

Hi i got a 55 buick special that im going to be dropping a 350 trans into but i dont think the torque tube will work so i want to get rid of it. Ive heard that the 3rd member from a 61 or 62 buick lesabre can just bolt right up to my rear end in the 55 and all i have to do is just have a driveshaft made. Does anyone know if there is any truth behind this? thanks
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[56buickboy]

Its not that simple. The torque tube / rear axle assembly is located by a panhard rod and radius rods. Once the torque tube is removed there is nothing to hold or locate the rear axle. A four bar rear suspension system or leaf spring set up would be required.

Do some searches in this forum. It has been done but not a simple conversion. I plan on replacing the rear end as well in my 56 and will probably go triangulated four bar. All the best.

Ross

[Special57]

Hi, You might want to check this out. I know it is not your year but basics still apply.

http://www.webrodder.com/article.php?AID=207&SID=60

Good Luck: John Z TU:

[Special57]

And this,

http://www.webrodder.com/article.php?AID=209&SID=60

John Z

[Special57]

And this also,


http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=174186

John Z