Re: Anyone have a no-longer-needed '55 cast iron T-U bellhousing?

Posted by Jack Vines On 2013/8/12 17:27:03

Well, that sorta shoots down that IDEA, doesn't it.

If they're aluminum both years, does anyone have a no-longer-needed aluminum T-U bellhousing?

I'm thinking the T-U bell is so light, it would require welding a reinforcing plate to handle a truck transmission. Even then, the sides might be too light for a heavy truck tranny to hang off it.

It might be possible to put an extra crossmember to support the truck tranny, depending upon which is chosen. Many, such as the Borg-Warner T98 4-speed, don't have a mounting pad on the bottom.

jack vines