F150 ****** with overdrive

miss victoria my set up is with a open drive shaft and I gess you know I have the 41% dont look as if the 26 % geer sets are easy to find new or used It is going in a rodester pickup gess I will give it a try and see if it will have enough power what are your findings with 41%? Will probly begetting one of your mastercylinder battery boxs later this year just starting to put together thanks for your input
 
Miss VICTORIA Do you sell your master cylinder battery box set up without the master cylinder would cut down on shiping weight may go with a power bosster one if so how much and shiping to kansas city thanks
 
I have a T170 that I want to use but the overdrive is 41%. I have been trying to find a 26% cluster gear and overdrive gear for some time now with no success. Do any of you know where I might find these parts?
 
I was at a car show this past weekend in Altoona. I met two fellows that had early 50's pu's side by side - both flatheads. One had the mid 80's 3sd w/OD and the other had the T-5 5sp. Both agreed that the 5 sp was a better choice because of the gearing. 1st a little low but nice between 2, 3 & 4 on the T-5. They said the 3sp OD had a wide gap between 2nd & 3rd. These were multiple owners and drivers. One fellow had the pu w/3sp OD and a 53 Ford with the T-5. Again he said he like the T-5 better. They also recommended the Cornhuskers kit w/hyd slave cyl. I'm always trying to learn from those who have already gone thru the process. What do you think?
 
IMO, the 5 spd is a harder install. The RTS 3 spd w/OD has essentially the same gearing as the Model 3 spd in gears 1 thru 3. What you gain is the OD. Also, the RTS install doesn't modify the car as much as the T5.
 
I think the Mitchell Over drive will be my choice. Six speeds forward and about the same amount of money.

I thought some people had trouble with Dave. They could not get their stuff and he was in rehab. This could be something else or a different person but I thought it was over drive transmissions.
 
yes i did have problems, over 2 years ago, everyone recieved there transmissions, yes late but they got them, some people just cant let go. if theres dirt to be spread some just have to do it,do your homework before you post negitive against anyone. thank you.
 
Battery box no master cly,(will inc the master cly mount but not welded on so you can place it where you want)$295.00 inc shipping,commit to buy on ebay,will send you an invoice for pay pal. thanks.
 
miss victoria said:
yes i did have problems, over 2 years ago, everyone recieved there transmissions, yes late but they got them, some people just cant let go. if theres dirt to be spread some just have to do it,do your homework before you post negitive against anyone. thank you.
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I was doing my homework. I am glad you are up and running. I just asked a question and now I know. Sorry that I upset you.
 
miss victoria said:
... some people just cant let go...
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I just can't let go --- of the transmission I got from Dave. I think it's great, and I love it. The machine work Dave does is top shelf, as is his customer service. Dave doesn't just sell parts, he sells a complete working system, and is there to make sure it works as advertised. I would buy another one from him in a New York Minute, I just don't have another car to put it in right now.
 
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AL in NY said:
IMO, the 5 spd is a harder install. The RTS 3 spd w/OD has essentially the same gearing as the Model 3 spd in gears 1 thru 3. What you gain is the OD. Also, the RTS install doesn't modify the car as much as the T5.
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Even without the Overdrive, the syncromesh is worth the effort! I just LOVE mine!
 
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