Thursday, September 17, 2020

63 Ranchero - Switch from automatic to 4 or 5 speed

I have a 63 Ranchero that has been upgraded to a 289 with C4 automatic. The work was done by the previous owner and was really well done so there are no mechanical reasons for the change.
However, I would really like a standard transmission.
There is no clutch pedal currently.
Ultimately, I would really like to have a shifter like the original Falcons/Mustangs.
Has anyone done one of these conversions?
I'm wondering about a hydraulic clutch vs a mechanical linkage.
Can I just unbolt the...

63 Ranchero - Switch from automatic to 4 or 5 speed