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10-14-2016, 08:42 PM | #21 |
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Re: FINALLY…T5 WITH Torque Tube in a ‘35-’40 Ford...The WHOLE STORY!
once again old ron is right
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10-14-2016, 09:21 PM | #22 | |
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10-14-2016, 09:23 PM | #23 |
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But would the Dana/Spicer be as rigid as the original? Do you keep the rear radius rods?
How much is the 39/40 frame different from the illustrated frame? I would love to make this mod on my 39 pickup as it is still disassembled. Thanks guys, John |
10-14-2016, 10:09 PM | #24 |
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10-15-2016, 12:16 AM | #25 |
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Well thought out and designed!!! My hats off to both of you. There is one question: Looking at the location of the shift tower on the T5 Trans it looks like the shift arm will protrude thru the floor well back into the cab of the truck. How close to the seat did it end up being?
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10-15-2016, 01:00 AM | #26 |
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10-15-2016, 01:48 AM | #27 |
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Yep- you guys deserve the Fordbarn flatheader of the year award!!
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10-15-2016, 01:52 AM | #28 |
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For anyone concerned about the position of the shift lever, there is an alternative to the T5, and that is the RTS F150 trans from 84-87. It's a 3+1 as opposed to the T5's 4+1, but all aspects of the conversion above apply to it. The beauty is that the shift lever is only 1 1/2" to 2" away from the stock early Ford position. I welded an early lever to the stub in mine, and no one can tell it's not an early Ford trans. I certainly do not miss the extra gear of the T5, and I can slam it through the gearchanges like a sports car.
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10-15-2016, 06:02 AM | #29 |
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Replacement 35-40 Ford X member with wishbone adaptor to suit T5 trans will also suit other trans.
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10-15-2016, 06:27 AM | #30 |
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10-15-2016, 07:14 AM | #31 | |
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10-15-2016, 01:28 PM | #33 |
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Great thread very nice work. I love your original old pickup she's a beauty. Does anyone know if these t5s were used in cars that we have in New Zealand?
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10-15-2016, 06:01 PM | #34 |
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Oh man. Rad.
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10-15-2016, 08:14 PM | #35 |
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Wow, great presentation, Thanks. old guy Rich.
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10-15-2016, 08:47 PM | #36 |
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Great stuff!! Hard core, no BS engineering, with pictures no less. Thanks!
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10-15-2016, 09:54 PM | #37 |
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Very nice project. Thanks for posting and your dedication to bring this application to life. I will be keeping this thread for future reference.
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10-16-2016, 01:19 AM | #38 |
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Is the WILCAP adapter the: BH 59A-350 ; BHA FHFT- 350, or the BHA -292 FTS? Thanks, John |
10-16-2016, 06:58 AM | #39 |
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Looks like allot of work to me!!
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The non-world class T-5s were used in the following cars and trucks:
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