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Flat Ernie · 11-10-2011, 10:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deuce5wndw

I know this doesn't pertain to the T5 but I was just wondering why more people don't use the Ford truck top shift overdrive?

Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't that a 3-spd w/OD? If so, the T5 is superior simply due to more gears keeping your rpms in the "sweet spot" and really wakes up your engine.

If I remember correctly, it's also large and heavy...

deuce5wndw · 11-10-2011, 11:10 AM

Yes it is a 3 speed with 4th as overdrive but it is not large or heavy and the shifter is in about the same location as a early 3 speed.

Flat Ernie · 11-11-2011, 03:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deuce5wndw

Yes it is a 3 speed with 4th as overdrive but it is not large or heavy and the shifter is in about the same location as a early 3 speed.

OK, is this the toploader 3+4OD with a Jeep topshifter conversion? Because I was thinking of a larger one with a factory topshift that is large (perhaps not heavy as it may be aluminum case)...got pics?

bloodyjack · 11-11-2011, 06:39 PM

I have had some private emails about my T5 flathead. those pictures are old I got the thing on the road this year. Please dont hate me for building a Hotrod

but here is a picture and a link to the vintage vehicle show interview a few weeks ago.

http://vimeo.com/30471057

TomT/Williamsburg · 11-11-2011, 06:46 PM

Hey, why would I have you?! Good lookin' car, man!

deuce5wndw · 11-11-2011, 09:44 PM

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VERY nice car and I enjoyed the interview!

Kahuna · 11-11-2011, 10:30 PM

Here's my Flathead with the Ford toploader 4 speed and a Gear Vendors O/D. It's a great setup with wonderful ratios. The shift lever is almost exactly where the original one was

39portlander · 11-12-2011, 06:35 PM

That's a nice pic Kahuna, you got alot of hours on that and it shows

Kahuna · 11-13-2011, 12:22 AM

Hi 39Port
Yes I do. I will not do it again.
Jim

47 flatbed · 11-13-2011, 10:02 AM

It look like everyone is bolting these t5s up to a 8ba motor is it possible to do this conversion to a 59ab with the top of bellhousing casted into the block? Maybe no more double clutching?

37fatfender · 11-13-2011, 10:12 AM

It can be done to either a 8ba or a 59ab, this is technically a French Block, but it has the 59ab bellhousing.

fireball 22 · 11-13-2011, 04:06 PM

I can save you alot of trouble,I have wilcox adapter with a t-5 running in a 49 ford the motor recent rebuilt new alt 12v electronic ign. duals new water pumps offy with dual carb.dual exhaust call for all detail,will sell motor,t-5 and radiator all goes. must sell installing 5.0 come and drive and make a offer.many other parts also.
1-803 475 3364 kershaw,sc

V4F · 07-19-2014, 09:13 PM

Where can I get a clutch disc for a t5 conversion to model a banger ? Any help needed ......
Steve

rlhinit · 07-19-2014, 11:50 PM

I just installed a t5 to my flathead '37 using an adapter from Cornhusker Rod Shop.
The T5 is from a 1993 S10 - # 1352- 216 1 and 1/8 spline shaft with 26 teeth - the stock clutch was 9" and the replacement disc is a stock S10 .
This t5 had a Ford bolt pattern and is world class - shifter mounted forward - close to the original postion.
Open end rear using a KRW kit - the front wish bone was splitted using a kit from Weedetr plus the x frame member adapter.

The most work required was to modify the X frame member adapter.

Now I understand that some one is in the process of making an adapter for the electronic speedo - to a cable - in order to use the stock speedo ??

Looking forward to driving this car without laboring the engine over 55mph.

Rayzor

jrvariel48 · 07-20-2014, 07:47 AM

I have the same trans in my 35 Coupe. I'm using a cable-x box. A little pricey just under $300, but it works perfect!!

TomT/Williamsburg · 07-20-2014, 06:26 PM

Look for a guy by the handle Kato Kings on the HAMB - he does the conversion of the electronic to mechanical speedo for the S10 tailshaft ....

Tim Armstrong · 07-20-2014, 09:43 PM

I am building a 49 pickup with a t-4, Speedway adapter. The clutch forks hit the inside of the Speedway adapter, what clutch and pressure plate do you use? It works well until I push the clutch in then it grinds on the bell housing.

Ol' Ron · 07-20-2014, 09:54 PM

Boy, that's a sweet looking Hot Rod, Some people have all the lock. Take care.

rlhinit · 07-22-2014, 10:41 PM

Tim Armstrong - I'm using the stock pressure plate ( 9 ") and a stock 9" S10 disc.

However, I'm using the Cornhuskers adapter. No interference .

Rayzor

bobH · 07-23-2014, 12:45 AM

Attn DeuceLover... My recollection is that you put a T-5 in a 36 pass chassis. (59a engine, early 90's WC Ford T-5, tail converted to mechanical speedo) Can you confirm this, and if so, can you share what mods you made to the 36 frame to make it fit? Thanks.

11-10-2011, 11:10 AM	#42
deuce5wndw Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Liberty, KY Posts: 901	Re: T-5 and a Flathead... Yes it is a 3 speed with 4th as overdrive but it is not large or heavy and the shifter is in about the same location as a early 3 speed.

11-11-2011, 06:39 PM	#44
bloodyjack Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Seattle Posts: 9	Re: T-5 and a Flathead... I have had some private emails about my T5 flathead. those pictures are old I got the thing on the road this year. Please dont hate me for building a Hotrod but here is a picture and a link to the vintage vehicle show interview a few weeks ago. http://vimeo.com/30471057 __________________ http://buildingahotrod.blogspot.com/

11-11-2011, 06:46 PM	#45
TomT/Williamsburg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Williamsburg, Virginia Posts: 2,654	Re: T-5 and a Flathead... Hey, why would I have you?! Good lookin' car, man!

11-11-2011, 09:44 PM	#46
deuce5wndw Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Liberty, KY Posts: 901	Re: T-5 and a Flathead... Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) VERY nice car and I enjoyed the interview!

11-12-2011, 06:35 PM	#48
39portlander Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Suth'N Maine Posts: 1,996	Re: T-5 and a Flathead... That's a nice pic Kahuna, you got alot of hours on that and it shows

11-13-2011, 12:22 AM	#49
Kahuna Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: NorCal Posts: 2,617	Re: T-5 and a Flathead... Hi 39Port Yes I do. I will not do it again. Jim

11-13-2011, 10:02 AM	#50
47 flatbed Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 419	Re: T-5 and a Flathead... It look like everyone is bolting these t5s up to a 8ba motor is it possible to do this conversion to a 59ab with the top of bellhousing casted into the block? Maybe no more double clutching?

11-13-2011, 04:06 PM	#52
fireball 22 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 18	Re: T-5 and a Flathead... I can save you alot of trouble,I have wilcox adapter with a t-5 running in a 49 ford the motor recent rebuilt new alt 12v electronic ign. duals new water pumps offy with dual carb.dual exhaust call for all detail,will sell motor,t-5 and radiator all goes. must sell installing 5.0 come and drive and make a offer.many other parts also. 1-803 475 3364 kershaw,sc

07-19-2014, 09:13 PM	#53
V4F Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: ca. Posts: 2,522	Re: T-5 and a Flathead... Where can I get a clutch disc for a t5 conversion to model a banger ? Any help needed ...... Steve __________________ V4f

07-19-2014, 11:50 PM	#54
rlhinit Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Central Wisc Posts: 50	Re: T-5 and a Flathead... I just installed a t5 to my flathead '37 using an adapter from Cornhusker Rod Shop. The T5 is from a 1993 S10 - # 1352- 216 1 and 1/8 spline shaft with 26 teeth - the stock clutch was 9" and the replacement disc is a stock S10 . This t5 had a Ford bolt pattern and is world class - shifter mounted forward - close to the original postion. Open end rear using a KRW kit - the front wish bone was splitted using a kit from Weedetr plus the x frame member adapter. The most work required was to modify the X frame member adapter. Now I understand that some one is in the process of making an adapter for the electronic speedo - to a cable - in order to use the stock speedo ?? Looking forward to driving this car without laboring the engine over 55mph. Rayzor

07-20-2014, 07:47 AM	#55
jrvariel48 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,427	Re: T-5 and a Flathead... I have the same trans in my 35 Coupe. I'm using a cable-x box. A little pricey just under $300, but it works perfect!!

07-20-2014, 06:26 PM	#56
TomT/Williamsburg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Williamsburg, Virginia Posts: 2,654	Re: T-5 and a Flathead... Look for a guy by the handle Kato Kings on the HAMB - he does the conversion of the electronic to mechanical speedo for the S10 tailshaft ....

07-20-2014, 09:43 PM	#57
Tim Armstrong Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 361	Re: T-5 and a Flathead... I am building a 49 pickup with a t-4, Speedway adapter. The clutch forks hit the inside of the Speedway adapter, what clutch and pressure plate do you use? It works well until I push the clutch in then it grinds on the bell housing.

07-20-2014, 09:54 PM	#58
Ol' Ron Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chester Vt Posts: 8,860	Re: T-5 and a Flathead... Boy, that's a sweet looking Hot Rod, Some people have all the lock. Take care.

07-22-2014, 10:41 PM	#59
rlhinit Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Central Wisc Posts: 50	Re: T-5 and a Flathead... Tim Armstrong - I'm using the stock pressure plate ( 9 ") and a stock 9" S10 disc. However, I'm using the Cornhuskers adapter. No interference . Rayzor

07-23-2014, 12:45 AM	#60
bobH Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: so cal, placerville, vegas Posts: 1,394	Re: T-5 and a Flathead... Attn DeuceLover... My recollection is that you put a T-5 in a 36 pass chassis. (59a engine, early 90's WC Ford T-5, tail converted to mechanical speedo) Can you confirm this, and if so, can you share what mods you made to the 36 frame to make it fit? Thanks.