I kept the original bellhousing for the T-5 swap in my 46 pickup because it was easier to make (or purchase) an adaptor than to lose the master cyl bracket mount.. Also the adaptor pushed the T-5 back enough so that I didn't have to shorten the input shaft, made the job easier for me. I also was able to keep the stock rear crossmember by moving it back a few inch also made a rubber mount that fit the new trans. Best of luck
Jim
