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Projects Stay Ford?

Discussion in 'Traditional Hot Rods' started by Russ Ziegler, Mar 12, 2021.

  1. Mr48chev
    Joined: Dec 28, 2007
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    Questions like this always bring the bullshit artists out to spread a bit of manure.

    Ford T-5 Vs S-10 T-5 or a Camaro T-5 may all depend on where you want the shifter but mostly on what adapter you use.

    S-10 is popular because it puts the shift tower pretty close to where a stock Ford floor shift in a 29/39 Ford sits. Mustang or Camaro T-5 puts the shift handle back right at the edge of the seat or between bucket seats. Not a big deal if you are running buckets but a real big deal if you are running a bench seat.

    The other and maybe main issue is The adapter that you use to bolt the T-5 to the Flathead.

    One of our members has made and sold one of the better adapters to use with a S-10 T-5 for a long time. Some other outfits sell what amount to being copies of his. Another gent made and sold adapters that use a Ford Truck hogshead off a truck 4 speed that the S-10 adapter is bolted to. I'm not sure that he is still making those at the moment though. I haven't seen a Ford Mustang T-5 to Flathead adapter but one may exist. This meaning before you buy a transmission check availability for the adapter to fit that transmission to your engine. Also check comparative costs for the whole setup.
     
  2. joel
    Joined: Oct 10, 2009
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    I have and am refeshing a 3 speed O/D toploader for my p/u. it's going behind a 59A . The adapter came from MEC ( Model Engineering Co. ) . I think I will like it fine, but I have found that some parts are getting scarce. There are tons of T 5s out there and parts will be available for a long time: plus Tremec is making brand new ones. There are some pix in my truck build thread.
     
  3. ZZ Top Chop
    Joined: Aug 12, 2018
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    Love this!
    Sent from my SM-A102U using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
     
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  4. lippy
    Joined: Sep 27, 2006
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    T-5 trans arguments on a traditional hot rod site. .:D
     
  5. lippy
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    lippy
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    Ryan the boys are straying again. LOL
     

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