Flathead to S10 T5 Adapter

[pistolpete]

Just wondering if anyone can tell me the thickness required from hogshead mount face to trans mounting face putting a S10 T5 behind a flathead. Or if anyone has plans they'd be willing to share. Have access to all the tooling figured it might be a decent project to try out being as I am now in possesion of all the big parts.

 

[pistolpete]

Just going to bump this up, anyone at all done the T5 flathead and know what the distance form mounting face to mounting face needs to be?

I don't have all the clutch worked out so I don't want to guess at the size and either make it too short or too long if at all possible.
Thanks,

 

[Neto]

What kind of flathead? If a MoPar L-head, then check for info on the P15-D24.com forum for the Postwar Dodge & Plymouths. (I haven't done it myself, but I've seen threads there about this swap. I've got the stock trannie in my 46 P15.)
Neto

 

[sneakysnake]

If you google "flathead to t5 adapter" there are pics and some articals that might help.Ive never done one so I cant give you advise.

 

[pistolpete]

I've searched around and can buy plans and such. FOund a ton of old threads on other forums with free plans but the links to the plans are now too old and dont work I guess. Just thought I would ask if anyone has a set they are willing to share.

it is a '49 8BA have the 4 speed hogs head already, guess I will try to put the crank back in and see if I can depth mic it easily enough to figure out the thickness required.
Thanks,

 

[Dreasoner]

Speedway motors sells one for the flathead fords using your original clutch linkage thru the adapter. I don't think its all that bad on price. Im planning on buying one for my truck.

But I understand if you want to build your own. I try to do that as much as possible.

 

[Dreasoner]

http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Speedway-GM-Manual-Trans-to-Flathead-V8-Adapter-Ford-Clutch,11089.html

Here is a link.