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34fordy · 10-10-2017, 07:15 PM

Are the 1939 3 speed car transmission and the 1940 3 speed 1/2 ton pickup transmission basically the same? Thanks

I just did a new search on VanPelt's site and it appears that the only difference is the clutch release shaft, which is interchangeable.

V12Bill · 10-10-2017, 07:55 PM

Yes. But some say that the remote(column) shift was also available. in those years.

alanwoodieman · 10-10-2017, 08:23 PM

most of the pick up trans came with 29 tooth cluster gears (lower first/second gear) than cars which had 28 tooth cluster gears

JM 35 Sedan · 10-11-2017, 09:12 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by alanwoodieman

most of the pick up trans came with 29 tooth cluster gears (lower first/second gear) than cars which had 28 tooth cluster gears

My understanding as well.

The 29 tooth cluster also works well in other vehicles if/when 3.54 or 3.25 rear gears are used.

10-10-2017, 07:15 PM	#1
34fordy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Fort dodge, Iowa Posts: 840	Transmission question Are the 1939 3 speed car transmission and the 1940 3 speed 1/2 ton pickup transmission basically the same? Thanks I just did a new search on VanPelt's site and it appears that the only difference is the clutch release shaft, which is interchangeable. Last edited by 34fordy; 10-10-2017 at 07:31 PM. Reason: Found more info

10-10-2017, 07:55 PM	#2
V12Bill Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mt. Holly,NJ Posts: 1,822	Re: Transmission question Yes. But some say that the remote(column) shift was also available. in those years.

10-10-2017, 08:23 PM	#3
alanwoodieman Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: upstate SC Posts: 2,983	Re: Transmission question most of the pick up trans came with 29 tooth cluster gears (lower first/second gear) than cars which had 28 tooth cluster gears