Were the V8 engine and 4 speed tranny available together from the factory on the 1957 F-100 ?

I believe there were two different model V8 engines available for the 57 F-100 and I don't see why it would not have been availble with the 4 speed. But I could be wrong.

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My 1953-56 Ford truck shop manuals have charts that say 4 speed optional in F-100, 1961 and 1964 Ford truck shop manuals have charts that seem to say 4 speed with 6 cyl only, 1957 Ford truck shop manual has no such chart.

The only 4 speed the 57 F100 would have had is the boat anchor, also known as the t-98 with granny first. They were found matched up to I-6 and V-8s. Basically the same 4 speed as was in the 40s and 50s flatties. Everyone should try to lift one just for fun ha ha. As for the question were they available in F-100s, possibily yes or no. No 57 manual here to refer to, but like you said Gary they show up in my 56 manual. It is a heavy duty workhorse.

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46 1/2 ton with 56 292:thumbsup:

Thank you FordFan and 46yblock, I got an answer on another forum that someone had a 57 F-100 with a V8 and 4 speed ( factory stock ) 20 years ago. Youre right it would be a T-98 with a 6.40 first gear and 150 lbs.

Lets see some pics of this project :)

newstang, I wouldnt even call it a project at this point, I like the styling of the 1957 F-100, and was just wondering. Nothing beats a V8 and four on the floor in an old hot rod.

Unless the 4 on the floor is a T-98 IMHO. I've thrown two of those things away. There is one good story about that trans that should be shared.

My 1954 Ford 1 ton had a T-98. When still in Kansas I was always looking for parts to go with the then new 1946 build. Found a 2 1/2 ton 46 in a Farm yard and the guy said I could have it for free. It had been in the same spot for over 20 years, after having thrown a flathead rod through the block.

It was February and the ground was half frozen. A buddy and I drove the 54 to the farm to pull out the big truck and tow it home. I really didnt expect a successful outcome because of the ground conditions. Also the 54 had a little underpowered I-6, with single rear wheels, although the tires were 36 inch with aggressive treads.

Anyway, we did the pull and with that granny gear matched with a 5.76 rear end plus a lot of effort, the big 46 broke free and home we went.

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46 1/2 ton with 56 292:thumbsup:

Good info there. Thanks 46y