top loader question

Discussion in 'U-shift em' started by kcombs, Jan 4, 2011.

  1. kcombs

    kcombs Well-Known Member

    Considering the 65 Skylark GS used a three speed top loader and the bellhousing is drilled for that Ford product, did Ford ever make a five speed with that pattern? I doubt it as I have never seen anyone comment on putting a Ford five speed in a GS, but just hoping.
     
  2. N360LL

    N360LL milehi71Stage1

    the short answer is none but the T-5 transmission and it's later variants may work if you try really hard. I'd wait a bit and see what becomes of the McLead 5-speed that is set up as a bolt in for a Muncie.
     
  3. staged70

    staged70 RIP

    Ford did make a overdrive toploader that might fit your needs
     
  4. DeeVeeEight

    DeeVeeEight Well-Known Member

    Tremec makes the TKO transmissions, top loaders with overdrive and several different gear shift locations. McLeod is supposed to be coming out with a 5 speed that is about a grand cheaper than the TKO but it got held up about a year ago.

    http://www.americanpowertrain.com/
     
  5. staged70

    staged70 RIP

    If you want to make it a painless experience I would go with the late Ford toploader as its a drop in replacement for the 3 spd. If memory serves its not too common but they are cheap. Still cast iron case and you can get a new hurst shifter to bolt right up and reuse you clutch parts. I cannot offhand remember what it came out of. Check with the Ford guys. I do remember selling mine for like 150.00 when I was selling regular top loaders for 800.00
     

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