Re: Engine/Transmission Transplants in Model A's

Posted by Rick Black on December 09, 1997 at 00:49:23

In Reply to: Engine/Transmission Transplants in Model A's
posted by Steve Watrous on December 06, 1997 at 23:47:23

Making a transmission swap "reversable" is tough.Putting an Automatic transmission of ANY type in a Model A will be tough and expensive.
How about an alternative?Look for a Shay Reproduction Model A for her.They came with Ford Pinto drivetrains (including automatic transmissions.)Most are Roadsters, but there's a guy on this message board selling a Roadster Pickup too.
I've seen some of these Shays fixed up with real Model A accessories (headlights, horns, tail lights) and then repainted nicely, and if you don't look real close, they look like a Model A.They drive well, get good mileage, have radio and heaters, and can be repaired by any Ford mechanics.
If you're not a stickler for authenticity, you may want to give this a thought.

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