Manual to Automatic trans conversion or swap, how much a...

[Pit Bull]

...pain is it? Ok, i have the 1965 Ford F100 with a 352ci 4 speed tranni, granny shifting out the but, since this truck dont have a brain(PCM) or whatever its called, what are the odds that i can pull out the manual tranni and stick a automatic tranni for a 352ci motor, really how much work and cost would i be looking at, hell i figure its not computer control like the newer cars, should be a little bit easier, since 90% of these trucks came automatic
any ideas or even from someone who is in to old cars and part swapping

 

[wde3477]

Suggest this post would receive more attention in the Ford truck forums, some of which are:
F150Forum.com
F150Online.com
Ford-Trucks.com

Offhand, suggest it shouldn't be excessively hard - find a non-computer controlled tranny (spell that 'older'), and figure out the driveline lengths and cross-member support changes, shifter arrangement, and the like.

Also, will need to add a tranny cooler of some sort - most stock applications are included in the radiator, may be able to get an aftermarket unit with thermostatic control.

Good luck!