yank n stuff

[Paul]

Day eight of the modified series,

today I pulled the 259 and 3 speed OD out of the Stude and got it hanging in it's new home.

gotta get more steel for mounts and stuff,,

not much of a tech report here, more like an update.

here's the motor warmin' up for the last time in the Lark..

[Paul]

and the heart of the little beast hangin like a chunk of meat..

[Paul]

and the hunk a motor in it's new home..

[Paul]

which left a vacant space..

think a big block Chev would fit in there?

[Paul]

and low and behold! miracle of miracles!

the rear U joint on the Stude shaft is an exact fit for the Ford yoke!!

Paul

[Paul]

that's all for the moment..

Paul

[drgnwgn289]

hey 60s style...is that a T-85 tranny? It looks like it from the pictures...if it is, thats the one to have, they are virtually indestructable, it will serve you well

[Paul]

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is that a T-85 tranny?

[/ QUOTE ]

uh, excuse my ignorance, but how do I tell?

Paul

..............

appears to be a T-86?

[Rainer]

looks pretty good paul!! --- would love to see a big block - gasser style car like this

[FWilliams]

i just tried to call you, i am gonna try and give you a shout tonight, i am usually out in the shop after 7pm

fred

[burger]

Keep it coming Paul! I sift through all the drama and bullshit for posts like this.


Ed

[Humboldt Cat]

Ditto... there seems to be no shortage of project updates, on your end! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif Gonna be sweet to see that roadster grow.

[Paul]

thanks Ed,

I was thinking of going back and saving the whole series,

eventually I'd like to show the whole build from scrap to car in one post.

Paul

[plan9]

simple request http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

if you redo the series, keep everything

thanks for posting the data... its very helpful

[lucky_1974]

[ QUOTE ]
[ QUOTE ]
is that a T-85 tranny?

[/ QUOTE ]

uh, excuse my ignorance, but how do I tell?

Paul

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appears to be a T-86?



[/ QUOTE ]

The T-86 are side loaders and T-85 Are top loaders. I think thats right on the numbers all I know is that the side loader 3spd OD are stronger than the toploader 3 spd OD. Hope that helps. Thats right on Fords anyway...but I think all the borg-warners are the same just different output and input shafts...there also are a lot of different reverse clusters. I love 3 sp OD... http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[old beet]

T-85 side cover where shift arms go thru, has a curved bottom, I think. Has been many moons....OLDBEET

[Paul]

it's a top loader and has a T-86 cast on the passenger side.

does the T-85 all bolt up the same, bell housing and mounts, 'case I wanna swap out later?

Paul

[lucky_1974]

I had a toploader (T-86) behind my 312 y block and switched to a sideloader (T-85) with no modification. Hope this helps. You get the OD working you'll be the envy of all your friends.

[Fat Hack]

Tech MONTH Winner = 60s Style!

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[Satinblack]

I second that, 60's Stye http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Paul]

one last picture for today (yeah right) http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

Paul

[Ryan]

if you wanna do the whole series in a post, let me know and we'll pin it to the top of the techomatic

great posts

[haring]

That is a sweet little trucklet. Can't wait to see it on the road.

-don

[Cadillacin Marcus]

You and Zeke should start a Stude Gasser club!! Great post.. Thanks..You got the coolest rides on the HAMB!!

[Paul]

thanks Ryan,

let's see how far I get,

..if this little exercise runs on for weeks we may want to do an abreviated version..?


Paul

[2tall2beahotrodder]

do you have a job??? damn man, every day you get massive shit done!!! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif


cool, cant wait to see it done
steve-

[Nads]

That's so cool, I can totally dig it.
I love the Lark wagon too, she's crying for some big inch motor, I dig the slotties on it too.
Say Paul, is the Lark a unibody?
My ex had a '63 Lark 4 door but I can't remember.

[Paul]

Hi Nads,
no, not a unibody, it has a regular ol' frame under it. the built up style with the hat shaped rail with the added flat bottom.. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

Paul

[redpunk]

Lookin sweet.... Keep it coming..