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I'm liking your project '54 a whole lot! Keep up the good work!

My parts book show the rear drum the same for 39 to 54 for the 6 cylinder and the same for for 53 and 54 for the V8. You may be able to press out the old studs and replace with right handed studs.

Thanks 48mirage for the info.... But after doing more research I felt it was more practical/cost effective to get a rear end from junk yard. I picked up a 1987 Chrysler Fifth Ave rear end for $240 with drive shaft.

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Cut off perches and did a dry fit
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Wow maybe too low???
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Sitting on the ground... Actually just what I was looking for!
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Now I need to crawl under and tach weld my perches. Then I'll remove the rear end and complete welds and replace seals, brakes and a little clean up.

Gonna be nice!

Still been working on the 54 and other projects... Here is a few pics to show you whats done...

Cleaned up and completed installing rear end...
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Had a friend weld up my steering linkage. Got them installed and competed steering...
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Completed motor and got it started! Sounded great and quick response! No leaks!!

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Got the drive shaft custom made and balanced.. Sorry no picture.

Hugged and narrowed rear bumper.. Sorry no picture. I will try to post one.

Hugged and lowered front bumper...

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Removed old front brakes...

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And installed new disc brakes from Scarebird (and basic parts from parts house)

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Next I will replace master cylinder and run new brake lines.

That's going to be a great ride when you're done!

lookin' good!