toploader to 429 install
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pritch1958
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toploader to 429 install
I've been travelling lately so not alot of time to spend on the install. But i have made progress and wanted to send some pics. I had to do some grinding/minor mods to the bell housing around the starter ring, and the lower edge of the clutch fork both to clear the headers, and shaved some off boths sides of the Z bar for the alignment but I got the top loader installed. The picture doesn't show it but the shifter is in a super comfortable spot and will be buttoned down soon. Still a ways to go.
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Mancar1
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Re: toploader to 429 install
Looking good 
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Re: toploader to 429 install
Nice. I like your gauge panel.
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Bullit
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Re: toploader to 429 install
Looking great..nicely done! I'm looking to do the EXACT thing with my truck. Currently getting the 429CJ prepped to go in the shop and could use some tips and tricks you might have learned during your Toploader install...
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mrtleavitt
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Re: toploader to 429 install
Is that a 4 speed or something else?
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forrestbump
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Re: toploader to 429 install
Yes, this transmission is a manual 4 speed.
Read this http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Toplo ... ansmission
Toploaders are considered one of Ford's best manual transmissions..."Bulletproof" is a term you'll often hear associated with this transmission.
Read this http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Toplo ... ansmission
Toploaders are considered one of Ford's best manual transmissions..."Bulletproof" is a term you'll often hear associated with this transmission.
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mrtleavitt
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Re: toploader to 429 install
Good info, thanks. I've heard the term toploader and just thought it referred to any "car" transmission. I'm only familiar with the truck 4 speeds like the NP435, T18, and T19. I didn't realize that toploaders are only 3 and 4 speed transmissions.
1969 F100 428 with T19, 3.00 9inch 31 spline w/ Detroit Trutrac, '74 frame swap successful!
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CrypticRacer13
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Re: toploader to 429 install
Sweet man, looks like its gonna be a fun ride
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ECV 1849
Build>http://fordification.com/forum/viewtopi ... 22&t=68225
69' F250 Highboy 390ci.,NP435,Dana 24,HPD44,D60
67' Dodge Coronet R/T 440ci.4speed,D60, all numbers correct
72' Dodge Dart 440ci.727,D60,10ptcage street strip on meth 10.40s
05' Chevy Tahoe LT loaded for the wife an the baby duty
12' Ford Focus Titanium Hatch Back, Gas saver for the work week