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After getting my '57 home to NZ, I found that it had had a '59 292 Y-block and 2-speed auto installed, (with the engine mounts reversed) so nothing lined up with for the Transmission mount or drive shaft. Luckily I found a correct 3-speed auto, complete with drive shaft and all necessary parts from a '57 to swap into the Sunliner. I can only assume that the rear axle might have been changed at the same time by a previous owner?
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Isn't that something? FORD began offering the clutch rear end in 1959 so that would explain it.
The SUNLINER is nice and is going to make a beautiful driver. I see it has a BIRD ACL. Nice touch. I have always wondered why guys did not use that ACL when dressing one out, especially with the BIRD ALUM ROCKER COVERS.
Hope the FRICTION MODIFIER works out for you ...
BTW - Are MOTORCRAFT LUBRICANTS readily available down there? I have exchanged with several AU guys that say it is hard to find even at a dealer?