Welcome to the site Len. Already a Northern Duttoneers, now a Ninger.

Welcome to the gang, Len. Rocket box - they are pretty rare.

Welcome t'mad'ouse Len :)

hi and welcome........some of us on here are fairly normal...none of those who have said hi already...er hang on that went a bit wrong.

But accurate Mr Adams...:)

But looks can be deceiving, Daryl.

27 years, that's impressive! I hope that you have still enjoyed owning it and dreaming of the day. I have spent many more hours working on mine than driving it and a lot more time than that thinking about it and planning. The driving is only part of it. Post some photos when you get a chance.

That is looking good, so far. LennardNuttall

Can of worms time here, Len. Type E box has 23 splines on a 1" shaft, Type 3 box has 20 splines on a 7/8" shaft, Clutch plate and spigot bearing would need matching up. Gearbox mount may require moving or modding, clutch actuation may need modifying to. Saying all that, it is basic engineering, and possible. Avery good article is this one: http://www.dominicbolton.freeuk.com/articles/ford_gearboxes.pdf  I have read this t many times ! good info about ratios etc. Performance?? hard to answer that one, without knowing what you want to do with it. Hope this helps.

A picture hopefully paints a thousand words :-))