Im Pretty sure it had nothing to do with the pedestal type set up being a better design. If that was the case they would not make shaft mounted conversion kits for Chevrolet race applications.
Press in rocker studs and Girdles that are the alternative for the Bow-Tie should say it all.
Cost Savings not Quality.



1957 Power wagon wm300 original 10.000 mile truck, 1964 dodge Polara Convertible numbers matching