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Old 03-14-2015, 04:22 PM   #4
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Default Re: Quick Flathead question for everyone

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Originally Posted by V8 Bob View Post
The late '80s/early '90s Mustang W/C T-5 is a better choice over an S-10 because of better ratios, internal improvements and higher strength, but the S-10 tail housing swap moves the shifter forward and next to the gear box. A 1" adapter will mate the trans to any '49-'53 Ford/'51-'53 Mercury bell housing.
Almost, you need the half-bell and the hogshead plus the adapter plate or a half-bell and one of the aftermarket cast adapters.

First photo is an aftermarket cast adapter
Second photo is half-bell, hogshead & 1 inch plate adapter
Third photo is line drawing using a half-bell and aftermarket cast adapter
Forth photo is half-bell, hogshead, 1 inch plate adapter & S10 T5
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