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Als48 · 04-10-2021, 10:19 AM

By the way, BobH, I have a '48 Ford Tudor which I converted with a 10 bolt Chevy rear and a T5. I used Cornhusker's adapter plate and a Firebird bell housing on my Olds engine. I used a hydraulic clutch actuator and only had to clearance the X frame slightly to clear the Transmission.

I have since gone to a Muncie 4 speed when the T5 failed. I did have to gain some major clearance for the width of the Muncie. Shoulda rebuilt the 5 speed with more desirable gearing.

Al Hook

04-10-2021, 10:19 AM	#17
Als48 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Paducah Ky Posts: 279	Re: 1947 Ford - convert to open drive line By the way, BobH, I have a '48 Ford Tudor which I converted with a 10 bolt Chevy rear and a T5. I used Cornhusker's adapter plate and a Firebird bell housing on my Olds engine. I used a hydraulic clutch actuator and only had to clearance the X frame slightly to clear the Transmission. I have since gone to a Muncie 4 speed when the T5 failed. I did have to gain some major clearance for the width of the Muncie. Shoulda rebuilt the 5 speed with more desirable gearing. Al Hook