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Don't really know what you're working on but an option might be a Ford 3+1 o/d trans out of a mid '80's p/u. You would need an adapter from Model Engineering to bolt up the Ford toploader to the flathead. The 3+1 tranns are available with a top shifter which makes the install appear close to a...

I use a truck pan on the 8ba in my '39 p/u

Figured it might be on my end. Thanks for the clarification.

All is good but when you click on a post there is no way that I see to go to the first unread comment. But in the scheme of things it isn't anything to worry about. Only takes a second to scroll forward to the newest post.

I'm running EAB heads and a Chevy converted distributor on the 8ba in my '39 p/u and that would be my recommendation to start. Many options available for a cam and I'm sure others will have suggestions. When I rebuilt the 8ba the original cam was a bit wonky per the machinist. I had another cam...

I used to have a '40 1 1/2 ton with a Watson under, direct, & over auxiliary divorced trans BUT it was open drive shaft. As GB said your closed drive shaft would make installing a similar auxiliary unit a challenge. How about some photos? We love photos.

Yes they did but not sure what year they became available. But from what I know the two available ratios were low and lower. If so it won't do you any good to increase your top speed.

I had a Powermaster Vintage Torque starter in my stock 8ba. It failed under warranty and the dealer initially said it had to go back to the manufacturer but then fixed it in house. Sometime later it failed again. Took it back and when they opened it up it was toast. The internal parts were...

Thanks HRP

Thanks!

Not the same but I put a 302/AOD combo in my '54 Ranch Wagon. Was able to make an automatic column from a '54 work (wagon was originally a stick). Car is completely torn down for a complete redo after the install so I can't give any long range experience.

Might be a stretch but you never know? http://www.earlyv8garage.qpg.com/

Couldn't sleep this morning so cruising through Market Place and this popped up. Seems like a perfect addition to GB's Jail Bar Ranch? 1943 ford american la France firetruck Flathead ford v8 Complete but not running . Was running when parked 10 years ago...

It is what it is. Do what needs to be done. Thanks for all your efforts and ignore the haters.