doneugene

Hello,

I am new to the forum...thank you for having me!

I have a 1970 442. The original 455 and 3 speed manual were long gone before I bought it.

I have the opportunity to buy an original 400 and 4 speed manual out of 1969 442.

Will they bolt right up without (much) modification?

Thanks again, Don

jmcghee

I dont think your car would have been a column shift. The 69 motor and trans will practically install itself. Will be fun to drive

oldcutlass

Yes no issues at all.

joe_padavano

Who said anything about a column shift? The base trans in the 1970 442 was the Dearborn (don't call it a Ford) three speed toploader with Hurst floor shifter.

doneugene

Thank you for the feedback and advice. I am pleased to know that it will bolt in. I am looking for a 1970 455 out of a 442 but have not found one as of yet.

And correct it did have the Deaborn toploader 3 speed manual. As well it is a bench seat post car that is Sherwood green with black interior. It needs quite a bit of work but solid.

Again thank you for all the advice!

Don