Projects Y block into a 1933 ford

Hello. Looking for info/advice on this winter's project. Removing the sbc and replacing it with a 312 y block out of a 57 t bird with the fordamatic. First question is about what radiator to use. Any info will be greatly appreciated.

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Duh....just found one on speedway.

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Fabian Valdez (Vintage Hammer Garage) built this 34. The motor was mounted to a World Class T5 trani out of a 5.0 Mustang (87 to 93). The radiator was sectioned and so was the 34 grill. He did a very good job on that aspect of the car.

 

I know it's ez because you have it but I'd change the trans to something more modern. A C4 is one of the ezest by using a Mummert adapter which replaces the bellhousing with his instead of an adapter plate. It's also the least expensive. I'm changing my Ford0Matic for a 62 Cruise0Matic which give me 3speeds all the time and an aluminum bellhousing instead of the cast iron.
Glad to see a Ford in a Ford and a Y to boot..good luck

 

I have a '30 tudor with a Y block and a Ford-o-matic.... My winter project is swapping that Ford-o for a three speed. I just could not get the Ford-o to shift right. The "kick down" linkage is not really a kick down linkage, it is a throttle valve linkage and with non stock linkage going to the gas pedal I could not get it adjusted right. I don't know if the geometry is wrong but I gave up . A manual will be more fun any way. At least look for a Cruise-o-matic if you want a early Ford automatic. I wish you were closer, you could have all of my old parts.

 

You’re not alone!
Going with a 2004R to have an overdrive,replacing the 350 turbo in there now

 

Just be advised you will have to scoot your firewall back for that engine. Good luck. Nice 33.

 

Y Block small cubic = large space requirement

 

True , also large weight but cool

 

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Take a look at Clark's 34 roadster. That car is absolutely badass and he is running a Y-block.
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And this one
https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/job-almost-done-wicked-y-block-33-sedan.15743/

 

LOOKING COOL I like them Y in 3or 4 they L@@K good in them

 

The Fordomatic is a three speed. "L" is first only, "D" starts in second and shifts to third.

 

That's going to be a fun ride. Good dcision on the engine swap!

 

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Daves'32insocal. You should be ashamed for posting such raw Y block porn on here.
hopefully this beauty will be in full view in its intended home.

 

Have sold [4 or 5] '35-'36 ford truck firewalls as they look like and fit in '33-'34 cars but give about 4" more engine room... '37 to '39 trucks had a built in battery box... pic.
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I'm put a y in my coupe.

 

I' m just restoring the 34 Guy posted in post #3, Fabian did do a great job adapting this 312 to a T5 trans, but the frame is a 32 so the wheelbase is even shorter . I bet Fabian was quite busy shoehorning that big lump of Iron into this small car.... Good to see a Y in another 33/34 Ford!