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Old Jan 6, 2015 | 07:52 PM
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I have just purchased a '59 f100 with a 292 in it I want to keep but I want to get rid of the 3 on the tree for a 4 on the floor what 4 speed will bolt up to the 292
 
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Old Jan 7, 2015 | 09:40 AM
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The direct bolt in would be the T98a. Typical truck 4 speed, creeper low, and 4th is direct.


Now, with adapting and such, others may be made to work.
 
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You will need a 4 speed bell housing as the 4 speed wont bolt up to the existing 3 speed bellhousing
 
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Originally Posted by wv1959
I have just purchased a '59 f100 with a 292 in it I want to keep but I want to get rid of the 3 on the tree for a 4 on the floor what 4 speed will bolt up to the 292

You might want to have a look at this web site.


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Thanks for all the info, I am new to these trucks and looking forward to getting alot of help from this site!
 
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