I've got a 63 Daytona Lark 259 V8 auto that I will be converting to a T10 4-speed when I restore it. I've got a later model wide-ratio T10, and I have most of the clutch linkage stuff from a 63 3-speed column shift, but I'll need to locate a bellhousing.
This T10 takes the same bellhousing as any 3-speed V8 Lark from 59-64 as far as I can tell. The bolt pattern is approx. 5-1/4" across the uppermost holes, 6-5/16" across the lower holes, and 7-1/4" from top hole to bottom hole.
First question: Anyone know where I can get a good used bellhousing (hopefully near Chardon, Ohio)?
Second question: I've got a low mileage model 27 3.73 rear axle, and a high mileage model 27 3.07 rear axle. I've never driven anything but a six so I don't know about the driveability issues of either for mostly off-freeway, somewhat hilly driving. Which would you recommend? Or should I pitch both and get a 3.31 model 44? I wouldn't push it much in first gear, however, maybe I would in 2nd-4th gears. Restoration is at least a year away, so I'm in no hurry.