Transmission Swap; a 34 Ford for a 1940 Ford
 

Can a 1934 original Ford car transmission be changed out for a 1940 car Transmission what changes need to be done if not, thanks guys..:)

Re: Transmission Swap; a 34 Ford for a 1940 Ford
 

Depending on the car it's going in.The clutch arm and the rear mount and of course going from a floor shift to a column shift means a column change . But to answer the question , yes it will bolt up. If it's going in a 34 there is a better choice like a 39 top loader.

Re: Transmission Swap; a 34 Ford for a 1940 Ford
 

In a 32 it requires building a new pedal bracket and reshaping both pedals. The bracket must move over for clearance for the shift linkage. You will have to redo completely the clutch linkage to the 40 style. The brake linkage and master cylinder mount will have to move over also.

Re: Transmission Swap; a 34 Ford for a 1940 Ford
 

from your 34 you will use the clutch arm, and the rear bearing retainer and mount. if you have a top shift, the lever will come thru the floor about an inch further back. thats it, but if its a 40 car trans with the 3 on the tree, your on your own from here!

Re: Transmission Swap; a 34 Ford for a 1940 Ford
 

Why would you want to do that?

Re: Transmission Swap; a 34 Ford for a 1940 Ford
 

Thanks Guys, I want to change the 34 for a 39 Ford trans and top loader to have the syncro mesh trans in my 1934 Ford sedan, thanks I appreciate the input, Rs

Re: Transmission Swap; a 34 Ford for a 1940 Ford
 

opps, the shift tower will be forward a bit, not backward like i said before. 34 slants back, 39 top shift tower is straight up. easy swap

Re: Transmission Swap; a 34 Ford for a 1940 Ford
 

The 34 transmission is synchronized in 2nd & 3rd like the 39. None are sychronized in low gear.

Re: Transmission Swap; a 34 Ford for a 1940 Ford
 

The 39 synchronizer is a better design then the 34 synchronizer. No mater what year transmission you go to you can have problems unless a rebuild is done. Rebuilding your 34 transmission can result in good shifting. The 39 trans needs later top shift and shift lever the 39 clutch arm has to be changed to 34 and the transmission floor cover will need to be modified slightly to accommodate the 38-39 shift top.