40 Sedan Transmission
 

I removed the column shifter 3 speed transmission from my 40 to install a 39 floor shift transmission. Does the 40 transmission have any value as far as resale.

Re: 40 Sedan Transmission
 

Yes, more than you think. The gears will fit the 1939 box. And they're better than the 1932 to 1937 (ish) gears.
I would keep them as spares if you don't find a bunch of $ for it.

Karl

Re: 40 Sedan Transmission
 

Thank Karl
I have sold the 40 and have this transmission leftover, that was my reason for asking. Might try selling it if it has any worth.

Dave

Re: 40 Sedan Transmission
 

Any early Ford top shift case after 1936 or up to 1951 in pickups are a direct fit. A person needs the 91A shift fork for the pre 1939 transmissions. The 1932 through 35 can use some parts and may need modification for a shift fork.

Re: 40 Sedan Transmission
 

Sold a set of very good innards for 39 trans for $100. I'd say easiest is to sell out the gears and chunk the case to save on postage. I'd give you $100 plus postage

Re: 40 Sedan Transmission
 

I’d have to look at how much of a task it would be to disassemble the transmission.

Re: 40 Sedan Transmission
 

Well, in that case, forget about it ‘cause you’d surely get grease under your fingernails.

Re: 40 Sedan Transmission
 

Don’t really know how to take your comment so I’ll bite my tongue.

I’m Not worried about getting my hands dirty

Re: 40 Sedan Transmission
 

I, for one, think that transmission would be worth more as a complete unit rather than a pile of parts. It's a most likely a known good unit and probably cleaned up. Given the O/P's location, I would think the chance of a local (or regional) sale would be good.

In my opinion, the offer made was quite self-serving.

Re: 40 Sedan Transmission
 

Any idea on a reasonable asking price if selling it complete

Re: 40 Sedan Transmission
 

I paid $150 for one I used to convert a '39 box back in 1994. Otherwise, I would check eBay "Sold" listings.

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If you can show pics of the gears with all their teeth, they should be worth $100 easy. If disassembled and you can show pics of all the important surfaces in great condition, double the price.

Re: 40 Sedan Transmission
 

The side shift transmissions remained in production from 1940 through 1948 so there are likely folks looking for them. If gears are good with emphasis on the input & cluster set and first/reverse then it has a lot of value there. Those cases are rarer than top shift types. I'd figure minimum of $250 with more for good gears. Start high and let it ride till you decide to let it go for less. Shipping on stuff like that requires a crate so figure that in. It ain't cheap to ship stuff these days. Heavy stuff generally has to go less than a truck load truck freight. You might get lucky on Craigslist but you just never know. It always depends on local population numbers.

Re: 40 Sedan Transmission
 

Thank you for the help