239 cu inch flathead v8

flathedflynn · #1 (**permalink**) 10-28-2004, 04:25 PM

i have a 52 ford f100 with a 239 cu inch v8 flathead.the engine and the truck in general are in mint condition.but as some of you know,the truck is geared like a tree stump puller.i want to change the rear end and also the tranny to a 4 speed on the floor.right now its a three speed on the column.any suggestions?

**Deuce** · #2 (**permalink**) 10-28-2004, 06:48 PM

If your truck is the one in your picture.........Nice Truck !!

I have found that a late 50's and early 60's F100 rear end ( 9 inch Ford ) is almost a bolt in. Your stock wheels will work and there are countless gear ratios available for the 9 inch Ford.

NO HELP from me on the transmission interchange..........I always put Chevrolet V8 motors and transmissions in mine.

**M&M CUSTOM** · #3 (**permalink**) 10-29-2004, 05:45 AM

You will have a bit of a time finding the adapter for what you want, but they make all kinds of adapters for quite a few different combinations.
You DO NOT have to use a Ford transmission behind a Ford engine, and the same goes for Chevy, Cadillac flatheads, Chrysler, and Chrysler flatheads.

Street Rodder did an article a while ago and listed many combinations possible but not all, manufacturers are adding things often.

Here's the Street Rodder Web link.

flathedflynn · #4 (**permalink**) 10-29-2004, 06:52 AM

i think that link will be alot of help.thanks alot

51Ford · #5 (**permalink**) 07-05-2006, 10:03 AM

I have a 51 Ford 3 speed. 239 ci Flathead V8!

redlightning · #6 (**permalink**) 07-05-2006, 11:28 AM

Here is a link that might help.

http://www.ford-trucks.com/article/i...ial_Swaps.html

gdubstub · #7 (**permalink**) 07-05-2006, 11:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deuce

If your truck is the one in your picture.........Nice Truck !!

I have found that a late 50's and early 60's F100 rear end ( 9 inch Ford ) is almost a bolt in. Your stock wheels will work and there are countless gear ratios available for the 9 inch Ford.

NO HELP from me on the transmission interchange..........I always put Chevrolet V8 motors and transmissions in mine.

I suppose you wouldn't be the person to congratulate me for dropping a sbf into my '39 Chevy...huh.

George

Crosley · #8 (**permalink**) 07-05-2006, 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 51Ford

I have a 51 Ford 3 speed. 239 ci Flathead V8!

you brought up a thread from 2004.... flathedflynn has not been signed in for over 1 year.

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