Not Ranked
Sal,
The early 427 COBRAs carried the FORD Toploader that had a small output shaft, not the 1.375" , it was a 24" length, 28 spline, carrying a tag beginning with HEH-??, and almost exactly like the ones used in the last comp 289 cars. Almost all of the early ones had a 2.32 first gear. The tail housing should carry a C4DR-?? casting number and was 14" long, this way you will get the proper drilled/tapped holes.
In reality there were over 130 models of the toploader offered, and not being a restoration I wouldn't worry about the ID on it too much. Most just buy waht they can find and adapt. David Kee or Dan Williams can supply the rear tailhousing and output if you are sticking to a true configured 10 bolt.
If you want a challenge try to get a C5ZZ-7400B shifter and the C5ZZ-7326/8-e/C rods for it. Most are adapting a Hurst 4 speed lower shifter assy. and proper Hurst rods, that is if you have the proper case for these rods. You can always fabricate a relocator plate.
Good luck,
Grumpy
|