AVAILABLE SOON: T-5 adapter for pre-72 sixes

If you're seriously interested you need to contact Modern Driveline NOW. He had six made, not sure if he was going to make any more. I know of two people who have actually said they bought one, but can't recall names now. 

For anyone still interested, I emailed Modern Driveline today to see if they still produce the adapters and Bruce replied that they do.  I'll be calling them tomorrow to order one.   I'm thinking of going to a T-5 in the rebel when the 3 speed gives up.

The old 50s-71 AMC six cylinder bell housing bolt pattern is unique to those engines. The adapter was made to use the long shaft late model V-8 and V-6 trans because it allows more thickness for the adapter AND it's easier to find, and usually cheaper. The V-6 model has a good gear range and isn't in as much demand as the V-8 models, and it's plenty strong for an AMC six.

I don't recall the thickness of the adapter. The AMC six bell is ~6.5" deep, if that helps. Don't know how far the input shaft sticks in the trans, should be 1/2-5/8".

The canted model is mainly for a custom T-5 that MD makes. IIRC it has something to do with the shifter placement. If you're using a salvage yard trans use the "straight up" version. I don't see why they don't drill one adapter for both trannys, maybe to prevent mounting a stock trans in the canted position... not sure that matters.

If you're serious about getting one call Bruce and he'll explain it all, or go back through this thread -- I think it's been mentioned.

I was mighty interested in the adaptor a few months ago.

When the Borg Warner died in my 66 American 199 it was the only option out there. Wife really wanted the automatic, because due to a medical condition, she cannot drive a standard. I rebuilt the M-35.

I agree is always neat to have more options. Hope they sell a bunch!Ollie

232jav3sp wrote: I bought, what I was told, was the last early AMC 6 to Ford T5 that they had on the shelf. That was about a month ago. It should be getting used hopefully in the coming few weeks. I should have the 232 freshened up, better cam/gaskets/carb, and back in the car next week. Should see the T5 I got from one of our suppliers next week as well. The adapter is a beautiful piece. It's really too bad that it can't be seen from the top of the car, lol. I measured it when I got it, and it's around 3/4" think, if I remember correctly.

Edited by Gravedigger - May/19/2015 at 7:09pm