Would this c6 work in my '72

[Bonnie_72_F100]

I'm wondering if this c6 would work in my 1972 F100:

http://baltimore.craigslist.org/pts/832512134.html

The price is certainly right & this guy lives in the same town as my parents! Please let me know ASAP. Also, is it safe to assume off-the-bat that this would be a functioning c6 or would you (all) recommend having a trans shop look it over before going through the hassle of installing it?

Thanks!

[Bonnie_72_F100]

Or possibly this one:

http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/pts/827035147.html

Even better price! What questions should I be asking these guys when it comes to getting a new (used) transmission?

[FORDification]

No and no.

The first one has a small-block bolt pattern...won't fit your 360. The second one is for a 4WD with a married transfer case.

[Bonnie_72_F100]

Thanks Keith. I'll keep looking!

[Bonnie_72_F100]

I got a response on CL in my area that says the following:

I have a C-6 from a 72 Gran Torino 351c car. It does have a B&M shift kit installed. It has a leak around the shifter shaft but I have the seal but not installed. $ 200.00 I also have another removed from a 72 but not sure of the condition. $ 100.00

What are the chances that 1st one mentioned could work? I'll request some more info on the 2nd one.

Thanks!

[FORDification]

You have a 2WD LWB truck. It has a two-piece driveshaft, and the front shaft connects to the transmission via a bolt-on yoke. The only transmissions that will be a bolt-in will be transmissions from 2WD LWB trucks with a bolt-on yoke, not a slip-in yoke like a car would have.

[Bonnie_72_F100]

Thanks! One of these times you (or someone) is going to say "Yes"! "Buy it"!

Thanks again, I'll let you know where that other c6 came off of.

[Bonnie_72_F100]

http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/ ... 31984.html

Would this one work? Also, what questions should I ask if I call this guy?

Thanks all,

[FORDification]

Depends on whether it's got a bolt-on or slide-in yoke. If it's got a bolt-on yoke, it'll fit.

[Bonnie_72_F100]

I got this message today from a guy that lives closer. Price is higher, but he's willing to drive 1/2 way. I know you said I'd need a bolt-on yoke and it sounds like what this guy has:

"i have a jasper rebuilt 6c that i removed from a 1979 f150 a few months ago, the converter was left attached to the trans. the motor that it was hooked to was a 302 v8, i believe that it will also bolts up to a 300- 6cly and 351 winsor. i do not think the bolt up pattern is the same for the big blocks though"

Please let me know if you think this sounds like it'd be compatible w/ my 2wd 360 setup!

Thanks (again)!

[FORDification]

I got this message today from a guy that lives closer. Price is higher, but he's willing to drive 1/2 way. I know you said I'd need a bolt-on yoke and it sounds like what this guy has:

"i have a jasper rebuilt 6c that i removed from a 1979 f150 a few months ago, the converter was left attached to the trans. the motor that it was hooked to was a 302 v8, i believe that it will also bolts up to a 300- 6cly and 351 winsor. i do not think the bolt up pattern is the same for the big blocks though"

Please let me know if you think this sounds like it'd be compatible w/ my 2wd 360 setup!

Thanks (again)!

The seller says that transmission has the small-block bolt pattern, which I mentioned above will not fit. You need one for an FE (360/390/428) engine.