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CG · 04-05-2009, 02:54 PM

Couple of shots of the OD trans. Ground was wet so I didnt get and good close ups of the trans and misc hook ups.

I know people like to see how this stuff looks in the truck so Ill try to get better pics as I start scrapping out the truck.

Scrapping means junking out all the rusty stuff...not parting it out for sale.

thirdstreettito · 04-05-2009, 02:58 PM

That is some cool vintage stuff.

berencam · 04-05-2009, 03:17 PM

thats how my 69 was, I never noticed any difference pulled or not, however, when it was puled i could shift into 1st going 90 mph without pressing the clutch, just shift right in. It acted like a automatic. and would just ride like the clutch was pressed in. Dont know if it was supposed to be like that but it worked

spinning wheels · 04-05-2009, 03:25 PM

is this an electric OD like the British Morgans, Healeys?

Just wondering if its a predecessor to the gearvendor's OD units.

Does this add gears? in other words, the gear vendors changes a trans from a 3 speed auto to a 6 speed auto. It does the same to a manual trans.

combustion · 04-05-2009, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by berencam

thats how my 69 was, I never noticed any difference pulled or not, however, when it was puled i could shift into 1st going 90 mph without pressing the clutch, just shift right in. It acted like a automatic. and would just ride like the clutch was pressed in. Dont know if it was supposed to be like that but it worked

lol hey as long as it works!

eightbanger · 04-05-2009, 08:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by berencam

thats how my 69 was, I never noticed any difference pulled or not, however, when it was puled i could shift into 1st going 90 mph without pressing the clutch, just shift right in. It acted like a automatic. and would just ride like the clutch was pressed in. Dont know if it was supposed to be like that but it worked

I can't imagine what was going through your mind the day you first decded to drop into 1st while going 90mph, just to find out if that lever made any difference.

bigguy69 · 04-05-2009, 03:26 PM

exactly how does that work?

texanidiot25 · 04-05-2009, 04:55 PM

I spy no cross member.

pat123 · 04-05-2009, 05:06 PM

is that a turbo400?

Longhorn Man · 04-05-2009, 05:14 PM

that's not a Th400, it is a manual tranny, most likely a 3 speed. Also, there was never a cross member on the manual tranny trucks.

pat123 · 04-05-2009, 05:29 PM

what is that switch on the carb. isnt that a turbo400s kickdown?

CG · 04-05-2009, 06:19 PM

Ok, here is a pic of the spid which I forgot to post earlier. I bet this was a sweet looking truck when brand new.

And Botietruck is this what you referring to? Let me know if this is good or you need a better pic.

**LockDoc** · 04-05-2009, 06:36 PM

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1957 Chevrolets had a 3 speed overdrive transmission option that looks almost identical. I have one of them.

LockDoc

FRENCHBLUE72 · 04-05-2009, 06:48 PM

Anybody have any idea on what percentage the overdrive would be on one of those?

Botietruck · 04-05-2009, 07:51 PM

CG, thanks for the pics. Can you tell me where the cable support clamp bracket in the last pic is attached to? It looks like it could be attached to the corner bolt on the trans. side cover, but I'm not sure.

CG · 04-05-2009, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Botietruck

CG, thanks for the pics. Can you tell me where the cable support clamp bracket in the last pic is attached to? It looks like it could be attached to the corner bolt on the trans. side cover, but I'm not sure.

Ill have to go back out to the farm to get a better pic. All the ones I took have that corner obscured...sorry.

Bus Ted Knuckle · 04-05-2009, 07:56 PM

My dad put one in his 72 w/ a 250. they work great, but are not too stout. He had to replace his often, and he was not hard on it at all. The cable will lock the trans from shifting into overdrive. Leon, you are correct, it is basically the same set up that was used as far back as the 50's.

Botietruck · 04-05-2009, 08:18 PM

That's fine CG. Don't make a special trip, just when you are there next. Thanks again for sharing the reference pics. I hope to have mine in by next weekend.

CG · 04-05-2009, 09:35 PM

I went back out and took a couple of pics, but they didnt really turn out. Im not sure what happened. Getting my tubby stomach under one of these trucks without it being up on ramps makes it difficult to get a decent pic.

But to answer your question. The clamp bolts to the the same hole the solenoid cover bolts to. Does that make sense to you? It sort of bends around and goes under. Here is a pic I tried to make look better.

Botietruck · 04-05-2009, 10:03 PM

CG, That pic probably make no sense to anyone else on here, but it is exactly what I was looking for. I can see how it attaches to the bottom solenoid bolt now.
Talk about a contest...throw that pic up and ask everyone to take a shot at identifying it. LOL
Thanks again for the pics.

04-05-2009, 02:54 PM	#1
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,992	69 Overdrive pics Couple of shots of the OD trans. Ground was wet so I didnt get and good close ups of the trans and misc hook ups. I know people like to see how this stuff looks in the truck so Ill try to get better pics as I start scrapping out the truck. Scrapping means junking out all the rusty stuff...not parting it out for sale. Attached Images __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … … Last edited by CG; 04-05-2009 at 02:55 PM.

04-05-2009, 02:58 PM	#2
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: 69 Overdrive pics That is some cool vintage stuff. __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

04-05-2009, 03:17 PM	#3
berencam Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: branson mo Posts: 933	Re: 69 Overdrive pics thats how my 69 was, I never noticed any difference pulled or not, however, when it was puled i could shift into 1st going 90 mph without pressing the clutch, just shift right in. It acted like a automatic. and would just ride like the clutch was pressed in. Dont know if it was supposed to be like that but it worked __________________ 69 chevy c10 350 3 speed manual wood bed build thread here r.i.p. 70 c10 auto 350 build here

04-05-2009, 03:25 PM	#4
spinning wheels Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Hacienda Heights, California USA Posts: 474	Re: 69 Overdrive pics is this an electric OD like the British Morgans, Healeys? Just wondering if its a predecessor to the gearvendor's OD units. Does this add gears? in other words, the gear vendors changes a trans from a 3 speed auto to a 6 speed auto. It does the same to a manual trans. __________________ '72 GMC custom camper 350/350

04-05-2009, 03:26 PM	#7
bigguy69 dazed and confused Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: marion nc Posts: 1,649	Re: 69 Overdrive pics exactly how does that work? __________________ members met: redbaron69, billsbowtie,nc67

04-05-2009, 04:55 PM	#8
texanidiot25 Eat My Rust Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 3,362	Re: 69 Overdrive pics I spy no cross member.

04-05-2009, 05:06 PM	#9
pat123 Pat Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: canada, bc Posts: 243	Re: 69 Overdrive pics is that a turbo400?

04-05-2009, 05:14 PM	#10
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: 69 Overdrive pics that's not a Th400, it is a manual tranny, most likely a 3 speed. Also, there was never a cross member on the manual tranny trucks.

04-05-2009, 05:29 PM	#11
pat123 Pat Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: canada, bc Posts: 243	Re: 69 Overdrive pics what is that switch on the carb. isnt that a turbo400s kickdown?

04-05-2009, 06:19 PM	#12
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,992	Re: 69 Overdrive pics Ok, here is a pic of the spid which I forgot to post earlier. I bet this was a sweet looking truck when brand new. And Botietruck is this what you referring to? Let me know if this is good or you need a better pic. Attached Images __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

04-05-2009, 06:36 PM	#13
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,648	Re: 69 Overdrive pics - 1957 Chevrolets had a 3 speed overdrive transmission option that looks almost identical. I have one of them. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 - Last edited by LockDoc; 04-05-2009 at 06:36 PM.

04-05-2009, 06:48 PM	#14
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Re: 69 Overdrive pics Anybody have any idea on what percentage the overdrive would be on one of those? __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

04-05-2009, 07:51 PM	#15
Botietruck '71 chevy s.bed/s.side Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 1,571	Re: 69 Overdrive pics CG, thanks for the pics. Can you tell me where the cable support clamp bracket in the last pic is attached to? It looks like it could be attached to the corner bolt on the trans. side cover, but I'm not sure. __________________ STILL PLAYS WITH CARS...AND TRUCKS!! Parents! Be good to your kids...they get to choose your nursing home! 250 I-6 with a 3 speed Saginaw and Borg Warner Overdrive...She's got overdrive!

04-05-2009, 07:56 PM	#17
Bus Ted Knuckle Son of a gun Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hot Springs, Arkansas Posts: 1,636	Re: 69 Overdrive pics My dad put one in his 72 w/ a 250. they work great, but are not too stout. He had to replace his often, and he was not hard on it at all. The cable will lock the trans from shifting into overdrive. Leon, you are correct, it is basically the same set up that was used as far back as the 50's. __________________ Bill BEATERS ARE NEATER

04-05-2009, 08:18 PM	#18
Botietruck '71 chevy s.bed/s.side Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 1,571	Re: 69 Overdrive pics That's fine CG. Don't make a special trip, just when you are there next. Thanks again for sharing the reference pics. I hope to have mine in by next weekend. __________________ STILL PLAYS WITH CARS...AND TRUCKS!! Parents! Be good to your kids...they get to choose your nursing home! 250 I-6 with a 3 speed Saginaw and Borg Warner Overdrive...She's got overdrive!



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04-05-2009, 09:35 PM	#19
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,992	Re: 69 Overdrive pics I went back out and took a couple of pics, but they didnt really turn out. Im not sure what happened. Getting my tubby stomach under one of these trucks without it being up on ramps makes it difficult to get a decent pic. But to answer your question. The clamp bolts to the the same hole the solenoid cover bolts to. Does that make sense to you? It sort of bends around and goes under. Here is a pic I tried to make look better. Attached Images __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

04-05-2009, 10:03 PM	#20
Botietruck '71 chevy s.bed/s.side Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 1,571	Re: 69 Overdrive pics CG, That pic probably make no sense to anyone else on here, but it is exactly what I was looking for. I can see how it attaches to the bottom solenoid bolt now. Talk about a contest...throw that pic up and ask everyone to take a shot at identifying it. LOL Thanks again for the pics. __________________ STILL PLAYS WITH CARS...AND TRUCKS!! Parents! Be good to your kids...they get to choose your nursing home! 250 I-6 with a 3 speed Saginaw and Borg Warner Overdrive...She's got overdrive!

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