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Re: [oletrucks] Saginaw 3sp with overdrive

To: jaybaker@ruralnetwork.net, oletrucks@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] Saginaw 3sp with overdrive
From: Mask1966@aol.com
Date: Tue, 25 Feb 2003 19:32:33 EST
In a message dated 2/25/2003 2:49:07 PM Central Standard Time, 
jaybaker@ruralnetwork.net writes:


> I plan on puting one in my 38 1/2 with slightly sooped up 235 and may put 
> the other in one of my panels or sedan delivery .  I found a floor shifter 
> in one of my piles of junk that may work with one of em the other i think 
> im gonna use stock column shift setup the biggest headache apears what to 
> do for a clutch/brake pedal setup look like the stock setup in a 57 PU may 
> work but not for sure yet. want use a 3:73 Rear
> 
I have on in my '48 with 3.90 gears.  Its seems just right to me; brisk 
acceleration and able to keep up with interstate traffic.  Gas mileage is 
improved, but no 235 is great.  I get near 20 MPG with the OD.  I wanted it 
to keep from getting run over from behind.  I have mine hooked up with a 
switch and relay for the solenoid and a T-handle cable for the mechanical 
engage.  I can provide more details if you like.  I love mine.  FYI, I went 
to a swap meet this past weekend and saw no less than 3 of these units for 
sale.  Prices ranges from $175-$225.  Good luck.

Mike Klepp
'48 3100 5 window
'65 C-10 stepside
'78 C-10 fleetside
Wichita Falls, TX
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