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Jack 34pu · 08-19-2012, 01:59 PM

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?

08-19-2012, 01:59 PM	#190
Jack 34pu Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: State College, PA Posts: 362	Re: F150 tranny with overdrive 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?