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04-11-2017, 11:01 PM | #1 |
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Is an Overdrive avail for 1947 Sedan?
I was out on the freeway this weekend and was cruising along b/t 60-62 mph and my flathead six motor hummed just fine; but seemed to be in the mid to high range on the rpms.. just wondering if they made an overdrive for the 3 on a tree transmission.
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04-11-2017, 11:27 PM | #2 |
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Re: Is an Overdrive avail for 1947 Sedan?
lots of things are possible. all except for a columbia rear would require major drive line mods. none are cheap. if you are a fabricator, theres the mitchel overdrive, the t5 trans, the old borg warner stuff, etc. all are expencive,
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04-11-2017, 11:34 PM | #3 |
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Re: Is an Overdrive avail for 1947 Sedan?
The "factory" option is the columbia
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04-12-2017, 05:39 AM | #4 |
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Re: Is an Overdrive avail for 1947 Sedan?
The Columbia two speed rear axle was offered as an option. The installation is pretty much a straight bolt in process. It just takes some time as it is a complete disassembly of the rear end and reassembly with the overdrive components. If you can find original controls little or no modifications will be required. If you get aftermarket controls you will have to mount the control valve. I have installed two complete Columbia's, one in each of my cars. Not a weekend project or a cheep way to go, but well worth the effort.
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04-12-2017, 06:46 AM | #5 |
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Re: Is an Overdrive avail for 1947 Sedan?
I was discussing Overdrive and Two-speed rear ends the other day. Give that the average V-8 driver might drive 500 miles in a season. $500 to $2500 for an overdrive or Columbia
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04-12-2017, 09:44 AM | #6 |
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04-12-2017, 10:47 AM | #7 |
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Re: Is an Overdrive avail for 1947 Sedan?
I have to ask... "are the brakes authentic"?
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04-12-2017, 12:37 PM | #8 |
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Re: Is an Overdrive avail for 1947 Sedan?
I upgraded to Lincoln "bendix" style brakes.. way worth the money.. this car, though not a daily driver, is a roadworthy vehicle that will be driven to events in Los Angeles, Riverside, and Ventura Counties and other areas within a 150 mile range. So yeah I will average at least 2000 miles a year.. My transmission needs some work & new motor mounts, my trans guy should be able to swap out the gears..
I will check to see if I have the taller gears. Last edited by Vintage Copper 47; 04-12-2017 at 12:44 PM. |
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Re: Is an Overdrive avail for 1947 Sedan?
That option... getting 3;78 gears might be the way to go.. but getting a factory "Columbia" option would be fine.
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04-12-2017, 12:58 PM | #10 |
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Re: Is an Overdrive avail for 1947 Sedan?
My 46 wagon is running a 3:78 with a Columbia. Very nice running about 60 - 65 on freeway. Major Columbia parts are available, the original controls are expensive. The mount for the controls on a flathead 6 are rare as hens teeth. Controls can be fabricated if you are not stuck on being "period correct" I have been very lucky to have all the period correct controls and have not seen another set.
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04-12-2017, 01:02 PM | #11 |
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Re: Is an Overdrive avail for 1947 Sedan?
I recommend the Mitchell OD. Installs in an afternoon. You might have to modify your trunk floor. Call Mitchell and ask them. $2,500. My 36 and 41 woodies did not require floor mods.
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04-12-2017, 01:10 PM | #12 |
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Re: Is an Overdrive avail for 1947 Sedan?
I have 2 cars with correct columbias love em Mitchell is good too I just like the authenticness of a Columbia.
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04-12-2017, 01:15 PM | #13 |
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Re: Is an Overdrive avail for 1947 Sedan?
Thanks for all the input guys.. I am still playing catch-up with my cash flow after the holidays.. and most of my off duty work will be drying up soon.. so as soon as I get some more money saved up.. I will look into it! Thanks again.
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"authenticness"?
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04-12-2017, 01:59 PM | #15 |
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Walt, When you are closer to pulling the proverbial trigger, let me know. I have complete and rebuilt Columbia's with all proper controls for your model and am quite certain I have the proper bracket for the 6 cylinder.
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04-14-2017, 06:44 PM | #16 |
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Re: Is an Overdrive avail for 1947 Sedan?
Thanks Kube.. will do so...
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04-15-2017, 09:25 AM | #17 |
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Re: Is an Overdrive avail for 1947 Sedan?
I think The Mitchall is the way to go. The Columbia is nice but not as reliable, parts are scarce. Unfortunately, both are expensive. 3.54 gears would be the cheapest, but you might want to consider raising the CR, if you do anything.
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Any suggestions on where else these rear end ratio numbers may be? WALT |
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06-20-2017, 04:23 PM | #19 |
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Re: Is an Overdrive avail for 1947 Sedan?
FYI - Thrid gear is always 1 to 1 in a stock ford transmission. Switching to Lincoln gears or taller transmission gears give you longer time spent in 1st and 2nd gear. 3rd gear is like a stock Ford car.
No other numbers stamped anywhere for rear end ratio. You could pull the speedo gear housing, put a mark on the gear with a paint pen and have someone rotate the rear wheel while you watch under the car and say stop when you see the dot again. If it goes around 3.11 times, you have a 4.11 rear. If it goes around 3.78 times, you have a 3.78 rear.
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06-20-2017, 04:35 PM | #20 |
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Re: Is an Overdrive avail for 1947 Sedan?
Ok... I guess that would work... I only want to know because I need to replace the speedo gear housing.. and the parts guy needs to know.. I could order one of each or pull the old one and compare?
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