The Ford Barn

coalburner111 · 02-04-2013, 08:26 PM

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

frank long island · 02-04-2013, 08:29 PM

welcome look further down on this forum i think this was just discussed

Hot Rod Reverend · 02-05-2013, 03:52 PM

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.

JeffB2 · 02-05-2013, 04:38 PM

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.

coalburner111 · 02-05-2013, 04:48 PM

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

fordsbyjay · 02-07-2013, 07:47 PM

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Jeff's link above has all the info you need. It is not hard to do at all and plenty of people have done it.

02-04-2013, 08:26 PM	#1
coalburner111 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 2	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

02-04-2013, 08:29 PM	#2
frank long island Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: westbury ny Posts: 854	Re: installing v-8 into a 55 customline welcome look further down on this forum i think this was just discussed

02-05-2013, 03:52 PM	#3
Hot Rod Reverend Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lancaster, CA Posts: 917	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. __________________ Lancaster, California Visit hotrodreverend.com to view hundreds of pictures and videos of the build of the 1955 Ford Club Sedan!

02-05-2013, 04:38 PM	#4
JeffB2 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Phoenix,AZ Posts: 1,417	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.

02-05-2013, 04:48 PM	#5
coalburner111 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 2	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

02-07-2013, 07:47 PM	#6
fordsbyjay Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 10	Re: installing v-8 into a 55 customline Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Jeff's link above has all the info you need. It is not hard to do at all and plenty of people have done it.