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Topic: Toploader question
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joe
Gearhead Posts: 522
From: Los Angeles
Registered: Feb 2001
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posted 12-30-2002 03:12 AM
   
I have one that came in the trunk of my '69 but I don't have a bellhousing for it, are they expensive?I am I better off just going with something newer with overdrive and selling the 4spd?
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V8 Thumper
Gearhead Posts: 3603
From: Orange, Ca. United States of America
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 12-30-2002 08:20 AM
Yea, bellhousings cost a fortune, you'd better sell me that toploader  No really, I'm just kidding  . Used bellhousings are quite reasonably priced, you see them on Ebay all the time. As far as what trans is best... depends on what motor you've got, mild or wild, and your plans for the car. The late model 5 speed is a real popular swap, kits are available for a straight bolt-in. What trans (if any) is in the car now? If you decide to go with an overdrive 5 speed and want to get rid of that toploader, drop me an email  ------------------
1965 GT coupe, 333ci aluminum headed/solid cammed stroker, four speed, 3.70:1 9" All Blue Oval, no blue bottle
http://mustangsandmore.50megs.com/V8Thumper.html
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ekbeanctr
Gearhead Posts: 431
From: Middlebury, IN USA
Registered: Dec 2000
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posted 12-30-2002 02:21 PM
Put me on the list also, if you want to sell the toploader. I have a friend that may want one for his 66 Fairlane.------------------
Have a Wonderful Day
CandyApple 65 Fastback
351W, 4 Speed
Versaille 9" Rear End
Global West Front End
[email protected]
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joe
Gearhead Posts: 522
From: Los Angeles
Registered: Feb 2001
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posted 12-31-2002 02:58 AM
I guess I'll run a search, just figured I'd take the lazy way out and ask here.  The car has a freshly built 390. Two weeks ago it was a daily driven sixer, now it's just a weekend cruiser. As soon as the tranny goes in. It's not wild though, maybe 430hp. 
If I ever lose my mind and decide to sell, I guess it goes to V8 Thumper, just 'cause he's in Orange and he asked first.
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V8 Thumper
Gearhead Posts: 3603
From: Orange, Ca. United States of America
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 12-31-2002 03:13 AM
The toploader is a stout transmission. Having not done a 5 speed swap I know very little about it, but I don't remember seeing one behind a big block. Mustangs Plus (link at the top of this page) has swap kits; they'd be a great source of info. You could try calling customer service and see what they have to say ------------------
1965 GT coupe, 333ci aluminum headed/solid cammed stroker, four speed, 3.70:1 9" All Blue Oval, no blue bottle
http://mustangsandmore.50megs.com/V8Thumper.html
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