56 F-100 trans questions

[Mike..Yorba Linda]

Per the vin plate, my truck left the factory with a 3-speed. I bought it with a 4-speed, floor shift. I’d like to go back to the column shifted 3-speed or the fordomatic. Are the 4-speed with the granny low worth anything? If going the 3-speed route, is the bell housing the same? Clutch and pressure plate? If I go with the auto, is the car trans different from the truck? Thanks in advance....

 

[ponymare]

Don't know what the 4spd would be worth, but the bellhousings are different between the two gear type trans, and the auto will also need the truck auto bellhousing.

 

[rotorwrench]

There were several 4-speed truck transmissions in use back in the 50s so it depends on which one it is. You will need to find a truck type bell for a lighter duty 3-speed but they are out there.

 

[flathead 53]

Also, the truck bellhousings 53/56 are one of A kind ,they act as the rear motor mount ,

 

[Mike..Yorba Linda]

Thanks guys....