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Started by CobraJoe, 2018-06-05 19:29

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Ecode70D

Quote from: Tom S on 2020-03-12 14:57
Never could get my hands on a '56 Vicky. : (
I'd love one that looked like this.

Tom
   Back in the late 50 s ' and early 60 s'  I drove a 56 Ford.  I think that the dealer saw me coming because the car was very defective.  They charged  me $200. for it.  For some strange reason it blew up 36 transmissions  ( Yes I was keeping track)  I always had to carry a spare one in my trunk when I went out. Usually I had to change it so i could drive home.
    I found a 56 Mercury and took the Borg Warner T85 out of it and installed it in my 56 Ford and never blew up another transmission in that car.      That's how I learned how to  build transmissions because I didn't always have $25. to pay for another one in the junkyard.
     I always liked 56 Fords, but really wanted a 57 custom and for years had to settle for 58 Fords.  Didn't get my 57 Custom until
very much later in life and when I did get it, it was on the back burner for 15 to 20 years until I got around to fixing it up.
Jay 


mustang6984

I think I still have a T-85 in my shop. Used to run one in my Brown '57 behind the 352. Have to say...I was NOT a kind owner. Bet I blew 1/2 a dozen of them. LOL!!! They were up to $35 by the early 70's!  :001:
Nothing is impossible...
The word it's self says I'M POSSIBLE  (Audrey Hepburn)
2 '57 Ford Couriers AND '57 Fairlane
3 Mustangs, '69 fastback-'84 SVO-'88 Saleen Convertible
'49 Ford P/U
'50 Dodge P/U
'82 RX-7
'65 Chrysler New Yorker

CobraJoe

When I was fourteen years old, I was amazed at how unintelligent my father was. By the time I turned twenty-one, I was astounded at how much he had learned in the last seven years!

'96 Bronco,
'39 Ford Coupe,
'57 Fairlane,
'68 Torino GT
'15 F150,
'17 Escape,

Ecode70D

Quote from: mustang6984 on 2020-03-14 01:37
I think I still have a T-85 in my shop. Used to run one in my Brown '57 behind the 352. Have to say...I was NOT a kind owner. Bet I blew 1/2 a dozen of them. LOL!!! They were up to $35 by the early 70's!  :001:

mustang6984  Your 57 with the FE had a lot more oomph than the little 1954 (239)  that I put in my 56 Ford after the original 292 in my 1956 Ford dropped kinda dropped dead .   In my day you would have been a hero to blow up a T85.   

mustang6984

Ah...I like the idea of being a hero! LOL!!! If memory serves...the one I have is still in functional condition. I just need to remember where it is. HHHHHHHHHHHHhhhhhhmmmmmmm...
Nothing is impossible...
The word it's self says I'M POSSIBLE  (Audrey Hepburn)
2 '57 Ford Couriers AND '57 Fairlane
3 Mustangs, '69 fastback-'84 SVO-'88 Saleen Convertible
'49 Ford P/U
'50 Dodge P/U
'82 RX-7
'65 Chrysler New Yorker

hemidave

Tough wagon
'32 Ford roadster/49 Merc flathead, '39 Ford conv, '54 Ford sedan,  '56 Sunliner AC PW, '57 "F" Sunliner, '66 Fairlane 390 4spd conv, '76 F150 390 C6 plow truck.

Ecode70D

Quote from: mustang6984 on 2020-03-14 09:35
Ah...I like the idea of being a hero! LOL!!! If memory serves...the one I have is still in functional condition. I just need to remember where it is. HHHHHHHHHHHHhhhhhhmmmmmmm...

      Highball Jim
       After this very scientific discussion about T85 transmissions, now you know that it will be OK if you take your Rancharrow out and smack a few speed shifts like a teenager  It takes an FE engine to blow up a T85.  .  Jay     

RICH MUISE

Not sure how tough it was compared to
thea 'dozer......the a pillar seems to be about a foot from the b pillar, and is that the dozer's blade at the back seat on the passenger side?..................with that said, it looks like the wagon pushed the dozer part way into the building. That wasn't no 25 mph accident.
I can do this, I can do this, I, well, maybe

hiball3985

Quote from: Ecode70D on 2020-03-14 13:40
      Highball Jim
       After this very scientific discussion about T85 transmissions, now you know that it will be OK if you take your Rancharrow out and smack a few speed shifts like a teenager  It takes an FE engine to blow up a T85.  .  Jay   
Just like you back in the 60's I blew countless 3 speeds until I installed a T85. So a T85 was a top priority for the Rancharrow. I feel blessed that I was able to find one and love the OD..
JIM:
HAPPY HOUR FOR ME IS A GOOD NAP
The universe is made up of electrons, protons, neutrons and morons.
1957 Ranchero
1960 F100 Panel
1966 Mustang

CobraJoe

When I was fourteen years old, I was amazed at how unintelligent my father was. By the time I turned twenty-one, I was astounded at how much he had learned in the last seven years!

'96 Bronco,
'39 Ford Coupe,
'57 Fairlane,
'68 Torino GT
'15 F150,
'17 Escape,

FiveSevenLiter

My bet is the local hooligans got the dozer started in gear and did not know how to shut it off.  Left in reverse it motored over top of the wagon.  Check the lack of tire marks on the wagon.. History does repeat itself, just ask my buddies Gary, Oscar and Dale who started a dozer, jumped off before it hit the new high school that was under construction.
1957 Custom 300 - since 2012 SOLD 2024
1951 Mercury M3 - since 2004
1951 Ford F1 - since 1987
1950 Ford Tudor - since 2019
2009 Sport Trac Adrenalin

RICH MUISE

Yep, that definetly makes more sense than what I said.
I can do this, I can do this, I, well, maybe

CobraJoe

When I was fourteen years old, I was amazed at how unintelligent my father was. By the time I turned twenty-one, I was astounded at how much he had learned in the last seven years!

'96 Bronco,
'39 Ford Coupe,
'57 Fairlane,
'68 Torino GT
'15 F150,
'17 Escape,

hemidave

JUST MARRIED
'32 Ford roadster/49 Merc flathead, '39 Ford conv, '54 Ford sedan,  '56 Sunliner AC PW, '57 "F" Sunliner, '66 Fairlane 390 4spd conv, '76 F150 390 C6 plow truck.

Ecode70D

Actually Jim.....I remember when you were waiting for that T85 and the guy was taking his good sweet time taking it out of
the donor vehicle.  You paid your dues waiting for him,  and there "ain't no way" that you are going to be beating on it.