Speaking of different combos, is anyone running the Linc- merc. 368 in race form lately, I have seen on ebay , 3-2"s  and 2-4's  factory setups sell, it's another interesting engine too.

Po ol Davie

Sparta , Tn.

John & Dan,

   sure glad I read this post on the 57 F350. Dan I'm having the same problem with the one I inherited,( 57 F350) it has 5:13's. I thought when John said he put a T85 in it, I didn't realize it was put between the 4 sd. and the rear itself. I was under the impression that the 4 sd. was taken out all together, and replaced with the T-85.  Also I'd Love to see Brian and Royce both at this years Nationals, that would be something.

                                                  Michael

                                               

Michael

Sandy Valley, NV

A lot of heavy duty trucks had a 4/5 speed main box and a 2/3/4 speed joey [aux] box before multi speed "roadranger" boxes became the norm. so no reason it can't work for you. A gear and aux change was a juggling act, a hand on each stick, steering with your elbow,  clutch double shuffle, arm and legs going in all directions!!! give me a roadranger any day.   Have you considered one of the aftermarket overdrives, Gear Venders is one I know of.

Pete, one of the Aussie mob. Beechworth, Victoria60 F100 Panel Van, Y-block. 65 Galaxie Country Sedan 390

Dan:

The nose of what is normally the input shaft to the transmission has to be supported in some way.  The front bearing of the transmission cannot do this, and the result will be wobbling of the shaft and serious driveshaft vibration, not to mention iminent failure of the transmission.  Weren't two speed rear ends available by '57?  That would be the easiest solution to your problem.

John

John - "The Hoosier Hurricane"

Dan:

What I have done is take the overdrive off a 3speed T85, made a front end for it from flat plate and a piece of tubing, machined it for the front of the OD and also for a ball bearing and a seal at the front.  I had a U-joint square flange resplined to fit the OD shaft, drilled and tapped the shaft and bolted the flange on.  Made front and rear driveshafts to fit.  Put a lockout cable on it, and wired a toggle switch to operate the solenoid.

John

John - "The Hoosier Hurricane"

Pictures of the Stefina '58

Merc at Stanton

 

Frank/Rebop

Bristol, In ( by Elkhart) 

couple of pictures from Stanton

Courtesy of Bob Palma, Frank/Rebop

Frank/Rebop

Bristol, In ( by Elkhart) 

Frank,

Send me your mailing address and I will mail the article to you.  You can send it to me at radio@inwave1.com or via a PM.  I tried sending you an e-mail and a PM.

Paul J. - '57 E Code

Paul,

   I'd love a copy of that article to add to my collection. And, a good three speed floor shift that allowed me to speed shift, would pick up a couple tenths easy.

                                                               Frank

Frank/Rebop

Bristol, In ( by Elkhart) 

John,

I'm sure he had a Hurst Floor shifter.  I located some more information.  George won D/S at the 61 NHRA Nationals and turned 14.54 @ 97.29 MPH.  He raced mostly Pontiacs.  If you would like a copy of the article on his car, I would be glad to mail it to you and to anyone else interested.  I saw George at the Indy. Nats. in 63, or 64? He was running a yellow and white F Fairlane 2 door.  The article says he hooked up better with the Skyliner, it had better weight transfer, aft weight I guess.

Paul J. - '57 E Code