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Old 02-18-2011, 07:18 AM   #1
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Default 1939 shift lever, any other year(s) fit?

My 1939 transmission is missing it's shift lever.As I search for it other shift levers present themselves. Are there other years that would fit? Any advice ? Thanks for your help.
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Old 02-18-2011, 07:59 AM   #2
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Default Re: 1939 shift lever, any other year(s) fit?

'36-37 single curve will work, '38-39 "S" curve will work, F1 straight lever with single bend will work. '32-35 have some attractive levers but the stub is too short.

Take a look here (will need to scroll down a little) for pics and some more info:

http://www.vanpeltsales.com/FH_web/f...ed-options.htm

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Old 02-18-2011, 01:19 PM   #3
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The '36--1952 levers are all identifiable by measuring 4 7/8" from top of pivot to extreme lower end. All will fit your trans, but which will fit the limits set by dashboard and seat is another question.
'32-5 measure 4 1/8 down there.
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Old 02-18-2011, 01:59 PM   #4
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If you need a lever does the trans sleeve on 2nd and 3 rd gear have a 3" slot.If its a real 39 you need a 3" fork.There is a whole trans on the bay now.The lever is longer then others.
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Old 02-18-2011, 06:41 PM   #5
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Mac VanPelt has the new 91A type shift forks. A fellow named Hot Rod John make a stainless reproduction of the shift lever & sells them on Flee-pay but its straight up & down. They can be bent to resemble any of the different type used over the years.
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Old 02-21-2011, 06:13 AM   #6
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My 1939 transmission is missing it's shift lever.As I search for it other shift levers present themselves. Are there other years that would fit? Any advice ? Thanks for your help.
I see that whole trans on the bay went for $416.plus shipping.
The trucks with the 3 speeds have the floor shift tops,from 1942 to 1952 with the 3 inch forks.
The best thing to do is get the early ones car from 35 -38 and drive it with care no clutch popping.
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Old 02-21-2011, 06:59 AM   #7
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GEORGE i may have what u need i have a few 38-39 truck trans, and parts am out of town for the week but will check my storage to see what i have plus i live rite in bowdoinham pm me if u are still in need
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Old 02-21-2011, 08:21 AM   #8
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GEORGE i may have what u need i have a few 38-39 truck trans, and parts am out of town for the week but will check my storage to see what i have plus i live rite in bowdoinham pm me if u are still in need
Thanks for the offer but i'm not the guy looking or asking questions.When i was looking for a trans couldn,t, find one around here opendrive,bougth 2 junks on the bay.I remember as a kid changing gears afther poping the clutch,many times.Afther i found out you can put a c4 behind a flathead thats what i did and sure do like the out come,smooth and quite. Ever go to bonny eagle show.
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Old 02-22-2011, 06:55 AM   #9
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well i ment that info for b nut thanks george for setting me staight no never been over to that show hope to get over there this year, again i will look for what i have b nut do you need the trans tower or just the shiftin lever?
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Hrbabb, I need just the lever. Thanks.
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