1962 Falcon gasser

[LZ]

Hi Steve- Jeff;
Not being a Chrysler guy and having  to get up to speed on this the last few years. I am at a loss when you say a small block (LA) bell will bolt to a hemi. Remember back when I heard this a few years ago that I took said bell and held it up to my 331 block (short bell) and the top 4 screws were in the same spot but that was it. The lower screws and dowles were in different locations. I now have drawings with the dimensions  confirming this.
So my question is is there a mopar of different year or variant that has the same pattern?
Not trying to be an ass just tryin  to get educated.
Jeff you are going to need a scatershield anyway so thinking the sky's the limit for what you would want. You need a Lenco
In case you had not already seen it this site has good info.
http://www.crankshaftcoalition.com/wiki/index.php?title=Transmission_identification&redirect=no
Very nice will be fun .
best to you
Luke

[JeffV8]

Luke,
Sorry for the late reply but I'm new to this early hemi stuff. I'm learning like you.

[JeffV8]

Set engine in to see how it will fit.. I think I might move it forward a couple of inches. 

[JeffV8]

What to use for a transmission?? I love 4 speed cars.  This will be a street car and some drag racing. I love seeing a wheels up off the line and 2nd gear wheelie.

Automatics I'm not sure about. All comments welcome.

[ricardo1967]

What to use for a transmission?? I love 4 speed cars.  This will be a street car and some drag racing. I love seeing a wheels up off the line and 2nd gear wheelie.

Automatics I'm not sure about. All comments welcome.

Great build Jeff, I'm following every update.

4-speed please! Automatics are for minivans and certain drag cars... (well, there are exceptions though).

[hotrodpete]

I am trying to remember what I did 20 years ago. Some of this may be wrong so PLEASE double check. I put a 392 in a 41 Willys before the nostalgia craze.  I used a 3/4 inch plate to space the tranny back and put the block dowel pins in it. The small block does mount closely but enough difference to cause head aches.  I thought there was too much run out with my limited fab skills. I then bought a Wilcap version that was also 3/4 inch but it adapted a chev pattern and they had crank flange spacers. I recall that was the one that was used. And yes,a scatershield was used but no, lenkos are out of the budget. Hope this helps, cool looking ride!
 PS I think Hot heads may sell the Wilcap line now.

[hotrodpete]

Well that is timing! If you look at the willys is painted thread you can see what I was talking about. I would have killed for that trans though.

[JeffV8]

I am looking at the wilcap adapter. I have to figure out what 4 speed to use. Ford 10 bolt top cover or M 20 thru 22 Chevy trans.

[JeffV8]

That is a nice set up. I like the vertical gate shifter

[JeffV8]

Trying to get engine in the right position so I can make the engine mounts. A lot higher than last pics. I bought some Hot Heads fender well headers. They came in Hedman header box lol

[JeffV8]

The injectors still need to be moved rearward about 4-6 inches
I have to cut the cowl to do that

[dusterdave173]

Hightower Racing Transmissions--I think in SC? maybe NC--he is the guy that does all the Southeast gasser guys stuff--google him--they seem to be the best bet for that power level--I would get a clutch from him so you get the right stuff first time--

[JeffV8]

Thanks Dave

[JeffV8]

After watching and looking at all the gassers I saw at New England Dragway over the weekend, I went right to the garage and installed my new Wilcap tranny adapter,Lakewood bell housing and Doug Nash 4+1. Now I can fab the engine and transmission mounts. 

[JeffV8]

For some reason I can't post pics anymore with what I used before!!!