1935 and 1939 Transmission Questions

Yes, it will work. I've done several. Cost for me was buying a '46-'48 side shift transmission with good gears and swapping those gears into my 35-36 top load case. Then changing shifter top from a '35 to '39 with correct forks for later gears. Total cost will vary depending on cost of a donor transmission, '39 shifter top, cost of any parts that may need replacing, a gasket set, and whether you do the work yourself or have to pay someone to do the work for you. Lots of variables.

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JM 35 Sedan said:
Yes, it will work. I've done several. Cost for me was buying a 46-48 side shift transmission with good gears and swapping those gears into my 35-36 top load case. Then changing shifter top from a '35 to '39 with correct forks for later gears. Total cost will vary depending cost or a donor transmission, '39 shifter top, cost of any parts that may need replacing, a gasket set, and whether you do the work yourself or have to pay someone to do the work for you. Lots of variables.

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John, one more thing, if I'm not mistaken: The ****** cover needs to be massaged to accommodate the double detent shifter top.
 
ford38v8 said:
John, one more thing, if I'm not mistaken: The ****** cover needs to be massaged to accommodate the double detent shifter top.
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Yes, the opening for the shifter tower in the 35 sheetmetal cover must be cut larger for the 39 style tower, or a 36 sheetmetal cover would work. Thanks for that reminder.
 
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