I have a 1954 f100 that I'm turning into a burnout machine. Just picked up a 5.0 V8 out of a mustang and now it's time to research the rest of the parts i need, IFS, Rear end, Trans, brakes, etc. I know alot of you use Crown Vic front ends and Explorer rear ends but I'm wondering.... what exact years are best and why?

So, What year Vic should i hunt for?
What years for the Explorer rear end? or another alternative?
any suggestions for a good manual trans?

thanks in advance!

 

You might check out the "48-60 Tips, Tricks, HowTo's" sticky at the top of the forum, although a google search of this forum will likely be quicker.

Here is the sticky article on rear axles:
1953 - 1956 F100 Rear End Selection and Rear Suspension Lowering - Ford-Trucks.com

 

Tranny choice is going to depend a lot on what year your engine is and cpu you plan on using.

 

T5 would be the easiest choice for a trans.
95+ for the explorer axle as they came with disc.

 

T5 won't work with many of the later mod motors, Ford used it's own unique variant, the 3650 in most Mustangs.

 

Going by the picture he posted he's got a HO roller 302 (windsor) not a (modular) coyote