After weeks of searching locally and on the internet, I have found some differing info as to which swaps work and which do not.

I have nearly abondoned keeping my car 100% visually stock and am considering installing a t-5 trans to my 216 stovebolt in my 52 styleline.

Here is the most commonly accepted swap info that i have found:

1. t-5 will bolt into similar vintage trucks with 216 if trans bolt holes are enlarged to .5" (and s-10 tailshaft should be used to move shifter forward and out of the seat area for bench seat use)
2. truck three speed will bolt in place and be usable in car
3. t-5 will bolt in car with bellhousing adapter or with bellhousing from 55-62 car or 48-59 truck

The t-5 installs will need different cluth disc due to spline differences, and a crossmember will need to be made.
Also, the torque tube must be addressed.

I see a problem regarding what fits what from 1, 2, and 3 above. I am about sold on installing a t-5 to the 52 because I like to actually drive my cars. I really have no reason to remove the 216 assuming I find a harmonic balancer for it. Before I spend time pulling and moving parts around, I want to know what parts I need to have on-hand.

Also, does the t-5 in a car need the s-10 tailshaft?

Please, help clear up my concerns and the future concers of those that will be going in this direction.