Morning all, how the devil are we all? Just a quick hi, as I've finally secured my next project. It's a '56 F100.It is a project, but has had a lot of the hard work done already. Has a Mustang 2 front end, boxed chassis,stainless 4 link rear on coilovers to a 9". Cab is pretty rust free with just the usual rear corners needing a small amount of attention. The rear bed and tailgate have been made brand new, and the truck comes with a huge amount of new parts inc,ididit column,Dakota dash,mirrors,bumpers,badges,headlining,loom,exhaus ts etc etc. I'm sure I'm going to have a million questions for you knowledgable guys but I'll do my best to use the search first! I'm hoping to put a 460 into it, but my first challenge is to choose the correct gearbox for it. It's looking like the C6, but ideally I'd like a manual there that helps me get the gearing spot on for a bit of fun, yet nice and lazy for the motorway! I have been offered a Tremec T55 but I'm not convinced that it's man enough or if a bellhousing is available? Any ideas?

 

a 5 speed overdrive is nice ..but big bucks ,,do you think a 460 is gonna fit??..my 54 is stock so I'm not gonna be much help .but welcome to the clan..it sounds like you have done this before ..with big power ..I prefer an auto..more control that way..

 

Welcome to the forum!

Is your truck RHD, or will you convert it?

 

Welcome to FTE.
I look forward to hearing more about your project and lots of pictures.

 

Welcome from California...sounds like you hit the jackpot when you found your project.

There are a few folks on here with 390's in an F100, so the 460 might fit in. I'm pretty sure that the biggest battle will be to get the exhaust routed out around your steering & frame. I'd be tempted to get the T5 and find a small block for the project.

Dan

 

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Cheers Mate and welcome.
This forum is a treasure of information,don't hesitate to ask.

Lived in Brentwood for Ford for 3 years and really enjoyed my stay in the UK.

 

Welcome to the board!

Bobby

 

Welcome from Oregon and welcome to the board. Cool place to meet nice people.

 

Welcome from the Colonies..........John

 

Thanks for the kind words and advice everyone. Nice to be aboard. This is my fist American toy, so looking forward to a change of direction.I've been looking for a 56 for about 2 years now. I just need to sell my Unimog to make some room now too! It needs to have a bit of power, having had a 400bhp Caterham previously that weighed 580 kg! Started on the welding at the weekend, but weather has stopped play for now. My 460 arrived from the US yesterday, and I collected a C6 to allow me to mock up mounts etc etc. Will post some photos at some point too.

 

Welcome to FTE. Sounds like you caught the bug....

 

Welcome me ole mate.
I'm cramming a 460 into a 51 F3 so I'm guessing it will fit in an F100.
I'm with a few of the others and prefer auto's but I know you can get a Tremec conversion but it ain't cheap.
Bob of the blighty variety.