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Old 10-14-2016, 12:52 PM   #1
V8COOPMAN
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Default FINALLY…T5 WITH Torque Tube in a ‘35-’40 Ford...The WHOLE STORY!

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These old Fords are great, right? Among the most-popular varieties seem to be the ’35 thru ’40 models. Keep in mind that these six years share a single, basic chassis lay-out. We find ‘em, we make them useable, and we even turn them into reliable, frequent drivers. One nuance that pops-up in conversation rather frequently with these models seems to be the old 3-speed transmissions for one reason or another. There’s no doubt that MANY of us have asked about, or at least shown some kind of interest in the subject of installing a Borg-Warner T5, a modern 4-speed PLUS O/D transmission, behind the flathead V8s that we can’t seem to live without. The truth is that several folks here at the ’Barn have successfully transplanted T5s behind flattys, both early ones and later ones. But virtually ALL that we’ve seen here have been equipped with an OPEN DRIVELINE and rear axle, either in the later pick-ups, or in cars that ORIGINALLY had a torque tube and a transverse rear spring. But for years now, many people that recognize the geometric and handling virtues that the original suspension and torque tubes afford, have asked about a way of keeping that torque tube, along with the ability to marry one of those oh-so sweet-shifting Borg-Warner T5s (with O/D) to it. Well, it has arrived folks. We’re gonna explain the basics, along with many of the specifics, as well as a bunch of the “whys”, along with quite a few pictures to illustrate the main points of this project. While it’s obvious that we are not addressing the ‘32-’34 model years here, it should be noted that the torque tubes on these models can still be bolted to a “shorty” T5 like the one modified in this article. The person doing the project would need to do his or her own fitting of the package into their own particular model of chassis.
We would love to hear everyone’s comments…..the good, and even the not so good.



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