Want to keep my "3 on the tree"

[drockobrian]

Hey guy's,
New to the site, But here for a specific reason.
1969 F100. 240. 3 speed. 2X4.
I plan on completely restoring it to factory condition, with the exception of the motor. I plan on doing a Cummins conversion on her. I am looking for information on upgrading the 3 speed and or replacing it but keeping the column shifter.
I have searched, and asked but I am getting no where. My wife's only stipulation on this build is, I can do whatever I want as long as it stays a manual and the shifter stays where its at.
Any help would be greatly appreciated, Thanks in advance.

Darric

[Mach428]

I'm not sure what question you have? If it's only to rebuild the column shifter, there have been multiple posts about that and it's really easy to do.

[Nitekruizer]

Are you asking if you can use the 3-Speed Column Shift with some other type of transmission?

[wndsofchng06]

Are you asking if you can use the 3-Speed Column Shift with some other type of transmission?

I imagine that's what he means. Certainly can't bolt a Cummins to that three speed. I'm sure there's a way, but you'd need a good engineer!

[motzingg]

same bellhousing/layout as the M5 trans

eggman has an M5 bolted to a cummins, probably any adapter that bolts a cleveland-style trans onto the cummins will work just fine.

[sargentrs]

Here's the swap info from the tech section http://www.fordification.com/tech/M5R2_5spd-swap.htm