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Patriot1 · 07-24-2013, 12:32 AM

Great info Root, thx. The column does not have the remnants of a shift lever so I believe the truck came with a 4 speed, just not the one that's in it now. The motor is not original. It was changed recently to a newly rebuilt 235 but I don't know if it's a '57+ or not. Will the serial number tell me that? The t5 and RE swap seems like the way to go. I know very little about rearends except for the basic gear ratio's. Can you give me a little more info on what to look for in an "open drive" rear end? I really appreciate the help.

07-24-2013, 12:32 AM	#7
Patriot1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Homer, GA Posts: 5	Re: 1952 truck tranny Great info Root, thx. The column does not have the remnants of a shift lever so I believe the truck came with a 4 speed, just not the one that's in it now. The motor is not original. It was changed recently to a newly rebuilt 235 but I don't know if it's a '57+ or not. Will the serial number tell me that? The t5 and RE swap seems like the way to go. I know very little about rearends except for the basic gear ratio's. Can you give me a little more info on what to look for in an "open drive" rear end? I really appreciate the help.