1950 Ford transmission to small block chevy

[bgarrett]

What does it take to attach a sbc to a 1950 Ford overdrive transmission?
I'm not asking about exhaust manifolds or dropped tierods or back bumper bolts, just what is needed to attach the SBC to the Ford transmission.

 

[tdlmomowers]

Why? Surely you aren't going to ruin a Classic Ford by putting an inferior engine in it.

 

[PeteVS]

You should expect to not be received warmly when asking such a question on this forum. Many will tell you that the HAMB is a better place for SBC in a Ford. (You can go to "Forum Jump" at the bottom of this page and click on "hot rods and customs." If you're not a member of the HAMB, signing up there is just like signing up here.) Anyway, heres a link that should help you figure out what you want...
http://www.speedwaymotors.com/search-bellhousings-and-adapters.html

 

[donald1950]

private message me and i can explane what i did.....

 

[ken ct]

Your trannys are not going to last long,hope you have pleanty of spare gears. ken ct.

 

[bgarrett]

Your trannys are not going to last long,hope you have pleanty of spare gears. ken ct.

I know what you mean. I broke lots of gears with my flathead. Twisted off the driveshaft once too.

 

[52merc]

as long as your not doing burnouts your trans should last as long as if a flat head was in front of it

 

[bgarrett]

as long as your not doing burnouts your trans should last as long as if a flat head was in front of it

Now, now! Surely Ken in Ct cant be wrong!

 

[Barn Junk]

Why? Surely you aren't going to ruin a Classic Ford by putting an inferior engine in it.

Maybe he's putting an inferior transmission in his 57 Chevy. ha

 

[Fibber Mcgee]

What does it take to attach a sbc to a 1950 Ford overdrive transmission?
I'm not asking about exhaust manifolds or dropped tierods or back bumper bolts, just what is needed to attach the SBC to the Ford transmission.

It takes the desire to hear "oh......... it's got a small block" as people walk off after you pop the hood

 

[31chevy]

I would consider putting in a matching automatic ******.
Gary.

 

[jack orchard]

don't do it unless you like the sound of BOOM. T-5 is a much better choice. just an opinion...jack

 

[bobH]

Not an exact answer, but here's my suggestion... Call Wilcap Company, and ask. Wilcap/Sharp makes adapter's for almost anything. There is a really helpful gentleman, Mr Grant, who usually answers the phone, and he will likely know the answer.
805-481-7639 Pismo, CA

Off subject, however... And, BTW... I disagree about the T-5. I can break them at will - a very weak choice, at least in Jeep's with very moderate power. I gather from comments posted here that T-5's work ok behind flathead power. Prudent and conservative driving habits seem to be effective for the T-5, and probably also for the Ford trans.

 

[bgarrett]

I appreciate the helpful comments