I'm powering an early speedster with a hot rod Model A engine & Model A trans. Can anyone tell me how to convert the back of the Model A trans to an open drive shaft? Thanks
Although they are technically dedicated to "original" cars this might be a good question for fordbarn.com There is a "kit" out there but I can't put my finger on it. Charlie Stephens
Way back when as teens we converted a 36 trans to open by merely changing the rear bearing to a sealed bearing and had a guy machine a flat plate to fit the back of the******* with a couple ears for mounting. The "A" being a three point mount there is no rear plate cover to copy but I think you could make one. There may even be store bought stuff available now.
Wonder if you would be better off getting an adapter to a V8 trans from a place like Bert's or Cling's and running the open driveline parts from a forties era truck trans? Charlie Stephens
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