If I install a T-5 trans in my 56 Club Sedan with a stock bench seat, will I need to modify the seat?

I know someone has performed this task.

Don't want to cut the seat or go to buckets.



If you did put in the T-5 with a stock bench seat what shift lever did you use?

Thanks

Jim

  Jim Rowe Elkhorn, NE

You may have to find or make a shifter that will clear the seat.  That's the case with trucks.  Not sure about the cars.  You can also put an S10 tailhousing on a mustang box to move the shifter forward a good bit and most likely clear the seat just fine.


Lawrenceville, GA

No mods needed if you drive w/ the seat all the way back.   Will get an interior pic posted soon.  Got the shifter off Hurst website but not sure I can find info now as to which one.

TC

You gotta have the right tools and know how to use 'em.

TC - Austin, Texas

Thanks guys!

Tom I look forward to the pic of your interior with the shift.



Jim

  Jim Rowe Elkhorn, NE

Jim:    I'll bite my lip here,but the Hurst lever from a 55-57 scrub will

clear most seats from cars of this era.   Its 'C' shaped and will reach out

from under the seat. You probably can look at a picture of one, on their

website. I made one, for my truck, out of rebar. Got a lot of laughs at

Columbus, but it works fine.          Bill

Bill

Pelham,Al

Top pic is in 1st gear.  Bottom pic is in Reverse.  Hope this helps

TC

You gotta have the right tools and know how to use 'em.

TC - Austin, Texas