http://nh.craigslist.org/pts/615831347.html

im thinking about emailing this guy about it. and i wanted to know, what questions should i ask so i know it will work with my 351w?
thanks

 

does it matter if its from a bb or small block? and is there like a certain input shaft and output shaft i need? if there wrong can i change em out?

 

Too late, I just bought it. Thanks for the heads up. Just kidding. That's a good deal if it is what he is saying. Make sure the tag is present and you decode it. As a matter of fact, call him in the morning and ask him for the numbers. If it's a big block top loader it won't work with your windsor but it's worth buying since it would be worth $800+. Mine is a 70 toploader with the factory hurst installed shifter and linkage. I paid $400 for mine several years ago and that was a good deal. Look in the FAQ section for transmissions. There is all the info you'll ever need.
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did it come off a small block or a big block car? what are the numbers on the tag if you have them? does it have a bellhousing? you say its in good condition, is there any grinding at all anddoes it need rebuilt?
does that sound like good quesions to ask? and did i cover everything?

 

A bigblock toploader will work with a smallblock in a Mustang if you change the input shaft and shifter location. The BB shaft is shorter than the SB shaft and doesn't seat in the pilot bearing. Changing shafts requires almost totally dismantling the tranny. The tail housing is the same length, but the shifter mounting location is different. This can be remedied with an adapter plate that locates the shifter further back. Decode the tag.

 

Also, read this.

http://www.davidkeetoploaders.com/imposters.htm

http://www.davidkeetoploaders.com/idchart1.htm
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Get the tag numbers and call Dan Williams Toploaders. He'll tell you exactly what it's from....

 

I love eBay and Craigslist descriptions. The details they give are so great.

As long as you get the Tag info you can find out pretty much everything over at David Kee Toploader Transmissions, Inc. Check out the ID Charts and Information links from menu.

 

I used to have a 4 speed in my 66 ..top loaders are tough but after switching to a 5 speed ...man oh man that overdrive rocks!!!!

 

i was thinking aout doin the t5 conversion, but i have heard of 2 people that went through 3 of em..