Blaine:
GMC Master Parts Book does not list 3 speed OD transmission for TF
trucks. I believe
Chevy did offer OD trans, probably the same one as used in cars of the period.
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From: bmdumkee@auroranet.nt.ca [mailto:bmdumkee@auroranet.nt.ca]
Sent: Saturday, December 07, 2002 6:38 AM
To: mark@noakes.com
Cc: oletrucks@autox.team.net
Subject: [oletrucks] OD Transmission
Mark
I noticed in your signature that your Sub has an OD transmission. Is it
factory?
I am interested in an OD transmission for my 59 GMC (factory 235 3 speed).
Were factory overdrive transmisions available? Where they mechanical or
electric?
How rare are they? If found, how hard of a switch is it?
Anyone happen to have one for sale that would just 'bolt' into my 59?
Blaine
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From: mark@noakes.com
Date: Sat, 07 Dec 2002 08:45:17 -0800 (PST)
To: "NAPCO_trucks" <napco4x4@yahoogroups.com>,
"Ole_Trucks"
<oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Subject: [oletrucks] GMC retro speed equipment
I picked up a GMC speed manual from early 1955 on E**y. It is all about
hotrodding GMC
sixes and references GMC part numbers and brands for alternate heads, intakes,
and
exhausts such as Fisher, McGurk, and Nicson. Setups range from 1 to 5 carbs.
Since
I've been wanting to stick with retro/period performance products on my 58
NAPCO, I'd
like to try to find/build some of this stuff. I especially found this
interesting as
I've been told that there was no speed equipment for the GMCs.
If anyone needs any info or has any leads on parts (Mc Gurk, Nicson, Fisher),
let me
know and we'll sort thru the book. I'd like to eventually scan the book and
post it but
have no idea as to copyright issues; if anyone has a clue there, please let me
know.
Who else would be interested in this material?
Mark Noakes
58/56 Chevy Suburban, 2wd, V8, 3 speed + OD
58 GMC NAPCO pickup, 1/2 ton short bed fleetside/wideside, 6 cyl, 4 speed
Knoxville,TN
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