T-5 and a Flathead...

deuce5wndw said:
I know this doesn't pertain to the T5 but I was just wondering why more people don't use the Ford truck top shift overdrive?
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Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't that a 3-spd w/OD? If so, the T5 is superior simply due to more gears keeping your rpms in the "sweet spot" and really wakes up your engine.

If I remember correctly, it's also large and heavy...
 
Yes it is a 3 speed with 4th as overdrive but it is not large or heavy and the shifter is in about the same location as a early 3 speed.
 
deuce5wndw said:
Yes it is a 3 speed with 4th as overdrive but it is not large or heavy and the shifter is in about the same location as a early 3 speed.
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OK, is this the toploader 3+4OD with a Jeep topshifter conversion? Because I was thinking of a larger one with a factory topshift that is large (perhaps not heavy as it may be aluminum case)...got pics?
 
I have had some private emails about my T5 flathead. those pictures are old I got the thing on the road this year. Please dont hate me for building a Hotrod :) but here is a picture and a link to the vintage vehicle show interview a few weeks ago.

http://vimeo.com/30471057

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Here's my Flathead with the Ford toploader 4 speed and a Gear Vendors O/D. It's a great setup with wonderful ratios. The shift lever is almost exactly where the original one was
 

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It look like everyone is bolting these t5s up to a 8ba motor is it possible to do this conversion to a 59ab with the top of bellhousing casted into the block? Maybe no more double clutching?
 
It can be done to either a 8ba or a 59ab, this is technically a French Block, but it has the 59ab bellhousing.
 

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I can save you alot of trouble,I have wilcox adapter with a t-5 running in a 49 ford the motor recent rebuilt new alt 12v electronic ign. duals new water pumps offy with dual carb.dual exhaust call for all detail,will sell motor,t-5 and radiator all goes. must sell installing 5.0 come and drive and make a offer.many other parts also.
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Where can I get a clutch disc for a t5 conversion to model a banger ? Any help needed ......
Steve
 
I just installed a t5 to my flathead '37 using an adapter from Cornhusker Rod Shop.
The T5 is from a 1993 S10 - # 1352- 216 1 and 1/8 spline shaft with 26 teeth - the stock clutch was 9" and the replacement disc is a stock S10 .
This t5 had a Ford bolt pattern and is world class - shifter mounted forward - close to the original postion.
Open end rear using a KRW kit - the front wish bone was splitted using a kit from Weedetr plus the x frame member adapter.

The most work required was to modify the X frame member adapter.

Now I understand that some one is in the process of making an adapter for the electronic speedo - to a cable - in order to use the stock speedo ??

Looking forward to driving this car without laboring the engine over 55mph.

Rayzor
 
I have the same trans in my 35 Coupe. I'm using a cable-x box. A little pricey just under $300, but it works perfect!!
 
Look for a guy by the handle Kato Kings on the HAMB - he does the conversion of the electronic to mechanical speedo for the S10 tailshaft ....
 
I am building a 49 pickup with a t-4, Speedway adapter. The clutch forks hit the inside of the Speedway adapter, what clutch and pressure plate do you use? It works well until I push the clutch in then it grinds on the bell housing.
 
Tim Armstrong - I'm using the stock pressure plate ( 9 ") and a stock 9" S10 disc.

However, I'm using the Cornhuskers adapter. No interference .

Rayzor
 
Attn DeuceLover... My recollection is that you put a T-5 in a 36 pass chassis. (59a engine, early 90's WC Ford T-5, tail converted to mechanical speedo) Can you confirm this, and if so, can you share what mods you made to the 36 frame to make it fit? Thanks.
 
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