installing v-8 into a 55 customline

[coalburner111]

just heard about the ford barn and before i get started with my project i was told to ask the experts!!! i want to put a small block ford in my 55 customline its now a 6cyl.I want to convert the front brakes to disks power steering,new steering colum ,and a automatic trans.Should i look for a specific donor car like a lincoln etc. any help would be helpful thanks

 

[frank long island]

welcome look further down on this forum i think this was just discussed

 

[Hot Rod Reverend]

I don't believe myself to be an expert, but I would encourage you to find a Y block and put it in that engine bay. Period correct and very enjoyable.

If you are sold on a small block ford, go over to the HAMB and join up with the 52-59 Ford Social Group over there... they are always posting about this idea of putting small blocks in 55 or 56's and what it takes to get it done. If the 6 cylinder is an original, you may want to make a post about selling that one. There are people who want them from time to time. Good way to get some cash back.

 

[JeffB2]

I am the Moderator for the H.A.M.B. 52-59 Ford Group ( http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/group.php?groupid=332 ) it would be a good idea to post your location so we could help you find the parts you need for the swap.

 

[coalburner111]

Thanks for the response guys I just don't want to make mistakes that I have heard from my dad and his friends did back in the day.i tried going back looking for the info that I need in the archives but it is mind boggling.just want to do the 6 cyl 3 speed to sbf with auto trams right I am located in mass thanks

 

[fordsbyjay]

Jeff's link above has all the info you need. It is not hard to do at all and plenty of people have done it.