t5 transmission in my 1953 ford 2 door

[1931flathead]

Thanks jseery

[rick r]

You will probably find that the shifter location on the S10 trans is the most suitable for your 53. I used the standard S10 in my 51, the shifter is in the ideal location

[1931flathead]

I thought it would be to far forward

[1931flathead]

Originally Posted by rick r

You will probably find that the shifter location on the S10 trans is the most suitable for your 53. I used the standard S10 in my 51, the shifter is in the ideal location

What kind of adapter did you use in it thanks

[1931flathead]

Pictures of the car

[1931flathead]

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thanks jseery

for your help I found the problem I need a new input shaft some one cut it of about a 1/2 inch my splines will be a little short buy less then a 1/4 inch they should be ok like that

I went and took a tape to a 1952 3 speed so I know for shure what I need for that part just got to get the right clutch disk

[JSeery]

Ft Wayne will custom make a clutch dish for you if need be. http://fortwayneclutch.com/

[1931flathead]

speedway sell disk I probably have to take it apart to get the right one could be 9 1/2 or bigger

[Richard in Florida]

Originally Posted by JSeery

Ol Ron here on the Barn has helped with this T5 installation and should be able to provide the needed information. Believe it was Richard in Florida's car. Flat Ernie is another source. My experience is with the Hogsheads type of bellhousing adapter and no experience with the later style of bellhousings.

In my '53 Victoria, I used an Astro Van rear section because it put the shifter in just the right place. The S10 put it too far forward, and the Mustang put it under the edge of the front seat.

I used a Ford input shaft and a 2.95 gear set with a 0.7 5th gear.

In conjunction with a machined aluminum plate adapter, I used the stock bellhousing, stock flywheel, stock clutch, stock throwout bearing, stock pilot bearing, and a readily available clutch disk for a Mustang II.

Everything worked perfectly and the car was a pleasure to drive, as Ol' Ron can testify.

Photos available.

[Ol' Ron]

It was a very simple and inexpensive instillation. Once you have the right transmission.

[1931flathead]

Thanks guys gust got to get couple parts then I be OK doing it

[Ol' Ron]

Richard, you should post a pic of your instillation.

[1931flathead]

Richard I thought the s10 would be to far under the dash I was thinking using a Camaro tail shaft housing and top

[V8COOPMAN]

Originally Posted by 1931flathead

what ever

So........How is the T5 transmission swap coming along? DD

[1931flathead]

I'm going to swap out rear axle instead of the transmission found a Granada rear axle cheep

[1931flathead]

I don't dive mine very much after I had my surgery my arm heart a lot when I drive it got to wait un tell my arm get better

the only part I need for my s10 is a hub for the throw out bearing unless could find one would work with the stock arm other wise it will fit with the right clutch plate and pilot bearing