[32phil]

I have an S10 trans behind an 8BA in a 32 Tudor I bought 2 years ago. All the modifications were done by the Previous owner.
Cutting the center X member is unavoidable.
My advice is to remove the original Ford X member and install a Vern Tardel repro. You can modify that very easily and still keep the original brake and clutch set up.
If you ever decide to go back original you can do so easily .
You will still need an open drive rear. I believe there are some open drive conversion kits readily available also a later (1948 & up ???) F1 pick up rears were open drive too.
You can use the center section with the earlier bells to keep the buggy spring