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02-04-2013, 08:26 PM | #1 |
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installing v-8 into a 55 customline
just heard about the ford barn and before i get started with my project i was told to ask the experts!!! i want to put a small block ford in my 55 customline its now a 6cyl.I want to convert the front brakes to disks power steering,new steering colum ,and a automatic trans.Should i look for a specific donor car like a lincoln etc. any help would be helpful thanks
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02-04-2013, 08:29 PM | #2 |
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Re: installing v-8 into a 55 customline
welcome look further down on this forum i think this was just discussed
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02-05-2013, 03:52 PM | #3 |
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Re: installing v-8 into a 55 customline
I don't believe myself to be an expert, but I would encourage you to find a Y block and put it in that engine bay. Period correct and very enjoyable.
If you are sold on a small block ford, go over to the HAMB and join up with the 52-59 Ford Social Group over there... they are always posting about this idea of putting small blocks in 55 or 56's and what it takes to get it done. If the 6 cylinder is an original, you may want to make a post about selling that one. There are people who want them from time to time. Good way to get some cash back.
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02-05-2013, 04:38 PM | #4 |
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Re: installing v-8 into a 55 customline
I am the Moderator for the H.A.M.B. 52-59 Ford Group ( http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/g...hp?groupid=332 ) it would be a good idea to post your location so we could help you find the parts you need for the swap.
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02-05-2013, 04:48 PM | #5 |
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Re: installing v-8 into a 55 customline
Thanks for the response guys I just don't want to make mistakes that I have heard from my dad and his friends did back in the day.i tried going back looking for the info that I need in the archives but it is mind boggling.just want to do the 6 cyl 3 speed to sbf with auto trams right I am located in mass thanks
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02-07-2013, 07:47 PM | #6 |
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Re: installing v-8 into a 55 customline
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