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Automatic transmission swap
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trjford8 |
04-22-2014 @ 8:33 AM
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Go to this website; www.flat-o.com. This puts a C-4 automatic behind a flathead. It's the best kit on the market. I've installed two of them in earlier cars. The Fordomatic is a big heavy unit while the C-4 is lighter and smaller. I think the C-4 should easily clear the X member in your frame. If you want it to look close to stock on the inside you can use the automatic column from an early F-100 or Falcon. They are the two piece column like the 50, but has the indicator on the top of the column. Just for info Speedway Motors also makes a kit to put the C-4 behind a flathead. I not sure how well their kit works.
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Grant |
04-21-2014 @ 11:06 AM
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We have a '51 convertible which has had a Fordomatic in it all its life. I don't know of any reason why you couldn't use a 1951 Fordomatic set-up in your '50. You wouldn't necessarily have to use the '51 Fordomatic steering column, but it might be a nice touch. Whereabouts are you? There are lots of '51 parts here. I would be pleased to assist.
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jdscott |
04-21-2014 @ 9:02 AM
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Anybody have experience with the install of some type of automatic transmission in a 50 "X" framed flathead V8 powered convertible?
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