[blucar]

I'll stand by my earlier comments, i.e. cutting down axle housings, modifying springs etc., is pure nonsense when the only gain is a difference of less than 2" between the '36-41, compared to the '42-48.. I would defy anyone that would look at my car, without looking under it, and make note that the rear tires are further out in the fender well. Keep in mind were only talking about less than an inch on each side.
When I was planning on putting a 2" dropped axle under the front end I opted for a later axle in lieu of a '36. I did this because as a general rule the average dropped axle is narrow compared to stock. Of course I had had to use a later model spring..