On the road again with mitchell overdrive!

[1935coupe]

It's been a year and a half start to finish for what I wanted to get done this time. The list included installing a new Mitchell overdrive.
Took some Photos for anyone who may be considering using Mitchell.

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New Parts!

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adapter overdrive to rear

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overdrive to rear

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adapter driveshaft to overdrive

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unit installed floor uncut

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up on lift floor to overdrive

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side view on floor

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Rear view on floor

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floor altered for overdrive unit

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shifter installed

 

[37 Cab]

Pictures please!!

 

[oldford2]

We have had a Mitchell in our 46 for 3 years now and love it after almost 8000 miles. Enjoy
John

 

[Lawrie]

did you have to cut the floorpan. and what rear ratio have you fitted
thanks Lawrie

 

[1935coupe]

I order the shifter that was to attach to the stick shift but with a curved shift lever the unit would not work thought this would work here and it does.
The install was not that hard and if I was to only install the overdrive it would have only taken a few days.

 

[1935coupe]

OK looks like photos are not showing up, hope to get them posted soon

 

[40cpe]

Pictures are showing up fine for me. I know you will enjoy the Mitchell. Which ratio did you use?

 

[jhb]

Looks like a great job. If you can see these pictures they are a GearVendors unit installed in '04 now has 20k trouble free miles. I did have to widen the tunnel about an inch to accommodate the unit. Works great. With 3:78 rear it tachs 2700 rpm @ 70mph. Good luck

 

[37 Cab]

No pics here

 

[Talkwrench]

no pics for me .

 

[Bored&Stroked]

Looks like a great job. If you can see these pictures they are a GearVendors unit installed in '04 now has 20k trouble free miles. I did have to widen the tunnel about an inch to accommodate the unit. Works great. With 3:78 rear it tachs 2700 rpm @ 70mph. Good luck



http://s1332.photobucket.com/user/jackanddianeb/library/Gear Vendors

Very nice - may have to investigate this route at some point. Currently I'm working on a Columbia setup - but this is another option. I wonder if their new units can possibly be setup for 6V positive ground?

 

[1935coupe]

Very nice - may have to investigate this route at some point. Currently I'm working on a Columbia setup - but this is another option. I wonder if their new units can possibly be setup for 6V positive ground?

this is a mechanical only unit no wiring

 

[TomT/Williamsburg]

Nicely done - certainly a great way to retain the torque tube and a viable option vs a T5 setup .....