New mitchell overdrive

1935coupe

1935coupe

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The new overdrive came in thought I would share some photos
just opened the box not installed yet
 

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If you can manage it, an installation journal would be of interest. After being pumped full of sunshine for decades by marketers, I just want the unvarnished truth. (that's what I like about talking to little kids, no bs.) Certainly a lot of people here would like to know how it really installs and works. If you can't, maybe just a critique of how it performs please?
 
SofaKing said:
If you can manage it, an installation journal would be of interest. After being pumped full of sunshine for decades by marketers, I just want the unvarnished truth. (that's what I like about talking to little kids, no bs.) Certainly a lot of people here would like to know how it really installs and works. If you can't, maybe just a critique of how it performs please?
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I second the idea of a installation and usage thread. I bet Rose is gleeful with anticipation!
 
I agree with the other guys, gives details of install even though its a lot of work for you but it will be appreciated. These old cars need just one more gear.
 
Well, I installed a Mitchell 2 years ago in our 46. 4 pages of step by step instructions are provided. Very easy to make the change. 2 guys with frequent coffee breaks in the morning and beer breaks in the afternoon can do it in about a total of 8 hours work time. The last day I spent putting the floorboard and heater (a pain) back in. If we did again we would still take all day but would have more time for coffee/beer breaks. Great improvement for these old Ford's. Not a stitch of trouble in almost 4000 miles. With a 3.78 rearend you can hop on the interstate and run 65 @ 2300 rpm. I am staying in O/D even in town now because I just rebuilt the engine and putting some strain on the rings for break-in.
Second best feeling you will ever experience. If someone is serious, maybe I could copy the 4 pages of instructions and PM them to you.
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Well, I installed a Mitchell 2 years ago in our 46. 4 pages of step by step instructions are provided. Very easy to make the change. 2 guys with frequent coffee breaks in the morning and beer breaks in the afternoon can do it in about a total of 8 hours work time. The last day I spent putting the floorboard and heater (a pain) back in. If we did again we would still take all day but would have more time for coffee/beer breaks. Great improvement for these old Ford's. Not a stitch of trouble in almost 4000 miles. With a 3.78 rearend you can hop on the interstate and run 65 @ 2300 rpm. I am staying in O/D even in town now because I just rebuilt the engine and putting some strain on the rings for break-in.
Second best feeling you will ever experience. If someone is serious, maybe I could copy the 4 pages of instructions and PM them to you.
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I always thought the second best feeling was getting out of the Army? All kidding aside, great photos of your install. Just wish I could justify the $$ for one in my '39 p/u.
 
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Using the plywood rims on the wood tracks to pull that rear end out is a clever idea. Good one!!!!
 
In my mind, the Mitchell is the best alternative available for an overdrive conversion in these old cars....

● The Columbia is nice, but difficult to find a good one that's complete, and too expensive if you do find one.....

● The T5, or other overdrive transmissions available, requires too many modifications on an original vehicle...

I have always hoped that someone would develop a true drop in conversion where you remove your existing 3 speed and drop in a OD transmission in its place and everything bolts back up, requiring no modifications on an original vehicle.
 
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I love the Mitchell in the 36 pickup but still worried that floor modification might be needed in a coupe,sedan or roadster to clear the aluminum gear box. Can someone tell me they have done this successfully?
 
"I have always hoped that someone would develop a true drop in conversion where you remove your existing 3 speed and drop in a OD transmission in its place and everything bolts back up, requiring no modifications on an original vehicle."

Now that would be one high dollar transmission!!
 
JM 35 Sedan said:
In my mind, the Mitchell is the best alternative available for an overdrive conversion in these old cars....

● The Columbia is nice, but difficult to find a good one that's complete, and too expensive if you do find one.....

● The T5, or other overdrive transmissions available, requires too many modifications on an original vehicle...

I have always hoped that someone would develop a true drop in conversion where you remove your existing 3 speed and drop in a OD transmission in its place and everything bolts back up, requiring no modifications on an original vehicle.
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John, doubt that will happen but would be interesting to have MacVP chime in on the feasibility (forgetting the tooling costs for the moment) of developing such a transmission. John
 
John ,that may not be too far fetched.
Mitchel make a sincere trans for the modelA that fits inside the old case,only 3 speed though.
Lawrie
 
I think you right on ,on the floor mod on 35,36 let us know please.If you have 410 rear what will it do for you?I would love to put 354 in my 35 tudor someday,but there hard to fine in good shape.
 
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