model A tranny and exhaust question

Hi there, Ive got this engine from a '30 model A. Can somebody tell my why the exhaust manifold looks like this and not like the typical "tube" style ive seen on others


Also, pulled this tranny out of a '31 5window coupe. Whats the lever on the shifter? Is this a truck tranny with PTO?

 

The manifold is made that way to make the heater work better. It was essentially a sheet metal funnel around that manifold and let air from the fan blow through the firewall when a little door was opened.

 

Yep a 4 speed truck trans. Good for a truck or oneway boat anchor.

 

the lever allows you to shift into reverse. is that a hole on the top of the bellhousing?

 

Yeah, there is a chunk missing. I doubt i'm going to use this thing.

 

Ford made a special rear bearing retainer and u-joint to put the AA 4 speed trans a passenger car or pu. Looks like you might have them. Allows you to use the car rear end and not shorten the drive shaft. Must also use the AA bell housing. I have this set up in a '30 pu.

 

That sucks... the AA bell housing is a key part to putting a T5 behind that banger
Good eye Al