T5 Transmission swap in a 55 Bird
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T5 Transmission swap in a 55 Bird
I am considering swapping a T-5 Transmission into my 1955 TBird. I see an adapter is available. Anyone done this?
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Re: T5 Transmission swap in a 55 Bird
I have installed a T-5 in my 1956 using John Mummert's adaptor. However my car is still under restoration and is not yet back on the road.
Jim Yergin
Jim Yergin
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Re: T5 Transmission swap in a 55 Bird
Did you have to cut the floor to get the T5 in the car?
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Re: T5 Transmission swap in a 55 Bird
I had to relocate the opening for the shifter. It comes through the top of the tunnel. Prestige Thunderbird loaned me a template for the opening. They also supplied the carpeting with the correct opening.
Jim Yergin
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Re: T5 Transmission swap in a 55 Bird
Here are pictures of my set up.
Jim Yergin
Jim Yergin