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Right now, I've got a '59 292 in my '30 Model A Coupe. The transmission is a 3 speed toploader from the early '60s (non-synchro'd reverse). I THINK it's the wide ratio transmission because there seems to be a big difference between 2nd and 3rd. The rear is a Dana 41 with 4.27:1 gearing. The tires are 29.5" tall.
On the highway it's spinning at 3200 or so at 65 mph. In Second Gear, at around 30 mph in town it's also spinning close to 3000.
Anyway...I originally thought about getting a 9" rear with more reasonable gearing in it, but then it may not be as fun. Doing the math with a T-5, with two extra gears, and one of them an OD, I think it would be a better option.
1. What would I need to make this work? Clutch Parts, adapters, etc.? 2. Anyone know how much further back my shifter would be coming from a toploader? 3. Anything else that I'm overlooking?
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I'll have to check out that HAMB post. Thanks. It's bookmarked now. I really don't know what I'm going to do, yet.
Thanks for all the info, gents. I was ONLY going to find a World Class model. Not that my 292 is a torque monster by ANY stretch, but why take the chance. I would LOVE to know more about that 4 speed OD model, I have only "researched" one but it didn't look like a strong option.
I have had ZERO luck getting any contact back from Mummert. I've tried to buy two things from him in the past couple of months and have still not gotten a call or an email back. I am not trying to say anything bad about him because it's great that he's making and selling stuff for us, just saying I wish I could purchase through the website. Anyone know anything about the MDL (Modern Drive Line) adapter?
As for the bellhousing- how do I tell which one I already have?
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