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Originally Posted by 52flthed
Ive been strongly advised not to attempt an OD in my truck. Its very very expensive and it radially alters the truck. If keeping it stock means anything to you. I would think about a different ratio gearing but I'm actually quite content living with and driving the truck as it was originally built, bias ply, 6 v and all the other so called "annoyances". I like slowing down, relaxing, driving this truck on the back roads on the weekend is what its all about for me. Im on the freeway doing 80 plus all week long. LOL. The point of the truck is it take you back in time and take you to places you might not otherwise expect to go. Learn to live slow is the advice I've taken from ownership of this truck.
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Where did you get such unfounded advice?? I doubt it was from anyone who owns an overdrive equipped vehicle! I would suggest that you find someone who has an overdrive equipped vehicle and go for a ride. It doesn't have to be a Ford pickup. There were many cars with overdrive in the late '40's and through the '50's. You will see how much flexibility and driving pleasure it adds!
Installing an overdrive transmission does not radically alter the vehicle! The only visible differences are a small relay on the firewall, a control cable under the dash, a kickdown switch hidden under the gas pedal and some inconspicuous wiring. The crossmember may or may not need altering, but who will notice?
I think that when a person wants some how-to advice, we should offer that advice (only if qualified) instead of going off on a Negative Nancy rant with our own personal (often unfounded) personal opinion!