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Old 02-22-2026, 08:45 PM   #10
mcgarrett
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Default Re: What is a compatible transmission for 1953 F100

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Originally Posted by tubman View Post
Maybe someone who actually knows will step in here, but aren't the '53 trucks a one year only transmission? I seem to remember that they mount differently and have a few other differences.

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Transmissions were definitely a big change for Ford in '53 and running well up into the 1960's if memory serves me right. You may be thinking about the bell housing for '53 trucks - that was a one year only part which allowed the new-design transmissions to bolt up to the last year of the Flathead in the U. S. Mac Vanpelt would be the best source for more information on this topic.

http://www.vanpeltsales.com/

http://www.vanpeltsales.com/FH_web/F...truck-3spd.jpg

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