Recent content by William H. Blalock

There were several 50 Fords used in Thunder Road. The most prominent one is the black one used in the speed shop scene and used in the roll over scene (bumper snatcher scene); however, the one actually rolled in the first scene is a 51 with a 50 front clip and a 55 T-Bird y block engine with...

Check Amazon for a copy of Thunder Road, Robert Mitchum's 1958 film as shot in the heart of moonshine country at the time.

Here in the South moonshine transporters rigged another dimmer switch for use in killing the tail, brake and tag lights in the event of a chase on a dark night. Maybe your car has a checkered past???

Great movie. See attached Jim Mitchum looking my mill in the garage constructed for the movie outside of Asheville, N.C. The shot was made in 2007 commemerating the 50th anniversary of the filming of the movie Thunder Road. See also a frame from the original movie made in the same garage as...

You will need the rear sump oil pan, a dropped drag link, a set of Y block truck headers and either search for an old set of custom motor mounts or make your own. The dropped drag link and custom motor mounts were available back in the day and can be found occassionally on ebay or other internet...

Does anyone know whether the yoke on the course spline (10 spline) T85 Borg Warner H.D. 3 speed transmission is interchangeable with the T89 Borg Warner H.D. 3 speed transmission used in trucks?

I am looking for a ride for a Ford 3 speed manual transmission from Carver, Mass. to Gainesville, Ga. Anyone going my way?

Jay: No PM in my box?

Jay: Do you still have the T85? I have an R11 overdrive unit and am in need of the transmission. Hexbore

Thanks Mac. That information is very helpful.

I have access to a Ford overdrive transmission with identifying numbers as follows: 1A-7006-A-3.90 to 1 R-10F-1 WG Div-W2. Obviously it is a Warner Gear Div. overdrive transmission with a ratio of 3.90 to 1. The question is what was it originally installed in and in what year? Thanks.

Two 1931 Model A Ford Coupes from Atlanta are on their way to Alaska. Check the website for a daily progress report. http://beschdonaldson2011.blogspot.com/