transmition question

[SteveC]

OK here it goes I was wondering how hard it would be to go from a cruse o matic tranny to somthing like a T-18 or equivalent id rather have a manual than a auto. I think i would have to have the Tranny , the bellhousing, the drive shaft, the clutch and brake pedal asembelies that would work in my 67 and all the clutch hardware.....

Although i could just go to a c-6 cause isnt that a auto??

Cause hopefully when i start auto motive this fall i can do some work on this 41 year old battle tank

Any thoughts??

[turkeydinner]

ya a c6 is an auto, but unless your using your truck for hard work and towing, don't get a T18, they got that granny gear in the first, definitely not a performance tranny, but them c6's are tough as tits, i've never had a problem with mine

[cdherman]

Nuttin wrong with a cruisomatic if that's what you have and you want to keep the slushbox. If its got problems, find a shop that can rebuld it.

For a manual, well unless you are doing serious work, I agree that a t-18 is not the right choice. There are some other 4 speed and 5 speeds out there that can be had that are better choices -- do a search as the exact details are not my forte -- I gave up and went with a C4. Sorry, but my t-18 and all the clutch stuff is not for sale though.....

[FORDification]

Just make sure you get one made for a truck, that'll have the bolt-on driveshaft yoke for your two-piece driveshaft.

You'll also need the correct radiator with the built-in transmission cooler, as well as the cooling lines and a new steering column and linkage (unless you go with an aftermarket floor shifter). You'll also need to hook up the transmission's vacuum modulator to a vacuum source on the intake, so you'll need the tee that screws into the intake manifold and the hard vacuum line that runs down to the modulator.