Bert Hiller BW Overdrive

Todd in WA

Todd in WA

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I have a Bert Hiller Borg Warner R10 Overdrive in my 41 Ford Pickup and am considering converting to a T5.
I purchased the truck a year ago. The OD works great but I want to go more modern.
Is there a market out there for this?
Thanks
 
Here is some excerpts on what I have read about Bert Hiller and who now supports the Borg Warner Overdrive.

Bert Hiller:
Probably the best were those built by Bert Hiller of Vancouver, Washington. Bert built several thousand of them. His product was excellent because he understood the need for proper alignment. ​

Bill Swigart:
Bert Hiller sold his business several years ago to Bill Swigart of Redding, CA (530-221-1628). Bill does support the existing Bert Hiller overdrives in service and will build and sell a Borg Warner overdrive if ordered. ​


I hope this is helpful.
 
Is your transmission a top shift or a side shift type? I've only seen the side shift types that were made by Borg Warner for Lincolns, Mercs, & Fords.
 
This is the type that is incorporated into the torque tube. Sorry I didn't mention that. I'll be adding pictures.
 
I don't recognize Bert Hiller, and I didn't know the history prior to Bill Swigart, however my take on the Swigart conversion is that it is well respected. At one point in time, even Hot Rod Works showed a Swigart conversion in their ads. I would think it would be a sought-after piece.
And, I can be considered a possible candidate, if you should decide to sell.
 
i brought a bert hiller o/d from him about 20 years ago great system he used all sorts of makes of o/d which he modified to fit into torque tube,,these were from side shifters i think it was a great product trev nz :)
 
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