Technical 1953 Ford F-100 type trans to use

Got a 1953 Ford F-100 with original V-8 Flat head engine --want to eliminate 3 speed on column but keep DANA 44 rear and original clutch pedal set-up
PICTURES and info parts or kit needed

C-4 and whose kit to use-- need NEW rear
OR
3 speed trans shift handle on floor-- Will HURST shiftier 5010016 from SUMMIT work
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OD trans with floor shift -- shiftier handle away from seat-- Clutch pedal set- up needed
OR
Other suggestions--- Thanks

 

Speedway in Lincoln Nebraska sells a very good complete kit to install a c4

 

***ume a FH V8?
Is there something wrong with the current trans, shifter, or maybe you don’t have one and are starting from scratch?
There’s a few places that sell T 5 adapter kits,
There’s also a company ( or they market it called) Flat-O-Matic that mates a C4 to a FH V8.
You could search the auction site for an old floor shift conversion as well
other option could be the used of a ‘42-7 Ford pickup transmission, as they were open drive.
If it’s a FH 6, disregard anything I wrote as I don’t know what interchanges if anything.

Ps I hate T-Mobile , been waiting for service to hit reply. Lol.

 

A good starting point would be to narrow it down to a/t or manual transmission, then go from there.

 

For those that aren't aware the 53 V-8 Truck had motor mount ears on the bellhousing. 3 speed trans has the same bolt pattern on the Trans as used all the way up to 1965. It's not the early style half bell like 32-48 cars. There is also no trans mount crossmember as in p***enger cars. Personally, I feel the C-4 conversion does nothing for drive service except eliminate the Clutch. It also robs horsepower and the 239 don't have any to spare. If you just want a Floor Shift find an Old Hurst unit and bolt it on, get on with driving it. Anything more than that involves more work than I feel it's worth. If you want an Overdrive, find a pre 1956 Ford Car or Truck overdrive and bolt it in and shorten the driveshaft. Those are 6-V and bolt right in. Don't worry about the extra length hanging out back. Automatic's are for girls (don't tell my Wife I said that).

 

Why-not a T-5?
The most fun you'll have with your britches on!
6sally6

 

What Pis-n- broke said!








Bones

 

I like the full synchro mid- 60's to early 70's Ford p*** 3 speed with Jeep T-150 top. It will bolt to your bellhousing.

 

Another good choice is the Ford 3+1 manual overdrive unit. Difference is it takes a Hurst style floor shift unit, not top shift. Either style looks right to the p***er by.