The Ford Barn

Admiral · 07-08-2019, 09:59 PM

I recently acquired a 1951 Crestliner for my next project (photos here if you're interested: https://fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=266026). The gentleman that sold it to me threw in a bunch of extra parts and pieces including a three-speed side-loader transmission bolted to a Borg-Warner R10 overdrive. This assembly came out of his 1957 Ranchero. Any idea if this transmission and overdrive assembly fit in a '51 Ford sedan? I've tried searching online but have had zero luck finding any relevant info. It looks like the Borg-Warner overdrive comes in different lengths but, again, I'm not certain.

Presently, the car is not equipped with overdrive, but I absolutely want to install it during the build for enhanced drivability.

Thanks in advance for your guidance!

07-08-2019, 09:59 PM	#1
Admiral Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Oakland County, Michigan Posts: 562	Borg-Warner Overdrive I recently acquired a 1951 Crestliner for my next project (photos here if you're interested: https://fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=266026). The gentleman that sold it to me threw in a bunch of extra parts and pieces including a three-speed side-loader transmission bolted to a Borg-Warner R10 overdrive. This assembly came out of his 1957 Ranchero. Any idea if this transmission and overdrive assembly fit in a '51 Ford sedan? I've tried searching online but have had zero luck finding any relevant info. It looks like the Borg-Warner overdrive comes in different lengths but, again, I'm not certain. Presently, the car is not equipped with overdrive, but I absolutely want to install it during the build for enhanced drivability. Thanks in advance for your guidance!