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Old 09-27-2010, 03:32 PM   #1
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Default Mitchell overdrive with cable shifter for Model A Picture wanted

I like to install my Mitchell overdrive in the Model A using the cable shifter as in the later Fords

Could someone please post or send me some picture how they installed the push pull lever in there car.

I asked this question before on the Old Board but that is not accessible any more??

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Old 09-27-2010, 03:46 PM   #2
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Default Re: Mitchell overdrive with cable shifter for Model A

Mitchell now has a cable shifter for there overdrive. Bruce
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Old 09-27-2010, 04:22 PM   #3
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Default Re: Mitchell overdrive with cable shifter for Model A

I bought one but like to know how it looks installed inside the car
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Old 09-28-2010, 05:20 AM   #4
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Default Re: Mitchell overdrive with cable shifter for Model A

I put one in my 40 conv run the cable down the drivers side of frame up teh firewall and put it by the left of the steering column.This works great.If any trouble call Sue at Mitchell she knows everything
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Old 09-28-2010, 05:16 PM   #5
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Default Re: Mitchell overdrive with cable shifter for Model A

Do not install/use the cable shifter in your Ford period. I did and it is crap...Use the Floor shift with linkage to the Mitchell. You will be glad you did. This comes from experience. Mitchell will supply either the cable or shifter with linkage. Same price but the shifter/linkage is better awhole lot better.
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Old 09-28-2010, 08:38 PM   #6
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I have been thinking of getting a reproduction Columbia control cable and rigging it up to shift a Mitchell. Has anyone done this?
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Old 09-29-2010, 04:30 AM   #7
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Default Re: Mitchell overdrive with cable shifter for Model A

[QUOTE=flatmotor40;88931]I put one in my 40 conv run the cable down the drivers side of frame up teh firewall and put it by the left of the steering column.This works great.

Can you post some pictures.
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Default Re: Mitchell overdrive with cable shifter for Model A

I've had no trouble with the cable did not want a hole in the floor and a shifter in the way
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Old 09-29-2010, 07:21 PM   #9
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Would love to get some pictures
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Old 09-29-2010, 07:55 PM   #10
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Default Re: Mitchell overdrive with cable shifter for Model A

I have a Columbian rearend. I would like to know more about the after market mechanical shifter. Pictures, names and addresses would be nice.

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Old 09-30-2010, 05:17 AM   #11
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Old 09-30-2010, 08:49 PM   #12
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Old 09-30-2010, 09:26 PM   #13
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Default Re: Mitchell overdrive with cable shifter for Model A

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The Mitchell Overdrive info # would be 800-859-2088
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Old 10-01-2010, 09:09 AM   #14
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Default Re: Mitchell overdrive with cable shifter for Model A

Joop: my Dad's 50 ford V8 w/overdrive had it cable actuated, You might be able to adapt something like that. I would think for or merc, probably 49-54 or so might work. Hope this helps.
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Old 10-01-2010, 10:21 AM   #15
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Default Re: Mitchell overdrive with cable shifter for Model A

Paul.

Thinks for the info

I did get the cable at Mitchell but like to get some info/pictures how it is/was installed in a Model A or later V8
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Old 10-01-2010, 11:05 AM   #16
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Default Re: Mitchell overdrive with cable shifter for Model A

Joop: Cable on 50 fordd was mounted under dash to left of steering column aabove emerg brake handle, I think. Long time ago, maybe somebody has a picture they could post? By the way, love your coupe.
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Old 10-02-2010, 06:58 AM   #17
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Default Re: Mitchell overdrive with cable shifter for Model A Picture wanted

The Coupe is nice we love it.

But still looking for pictures for the cable installation
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Old 10-02-2010, 05:13 PM   #18
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Default Re: Mitchell overdrive with cable shifter for Model A Picture wanted

I would say 99% of the Model A Fords use the floorshift unit with linkrods to the Mitchell unit. The cable is no good just my 2 cents...
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Old 10-03-2010, 07:13 AM   #19
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Default Re: Mitchell overdrive with cable shifter for Model A Picture wanted

oldredford I value your opinion but still looking for pictures of cable installation
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Default Re: Mitchell overdrive with cable shifter for Model A Picture wanted

Are we going to get some pictures?
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