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KeansClassics · 10-22-2012, 06:59 PM

I purchased this overdrive unit this past weekend at a garage sale for $10. The guy said it was out of a 1955 Ford but wasn't for sure. Is this a Ford Overdrive? What would it have been used in?

Thanks!

40cpe · 10-22-2012, 07:09 PM

$10? You are kidding, right? If nothing else is good on it but the solenoid you got a steal. That is a heavy-duty T85 that came behind 312s and FE blocks. I doubt if it is from a '55 though.

The u-joint connects on the output shaft make me think it might be for a truck, but it can be made to work in most anything,

KeansClassics · 10-22-2012, 07:11 PM

Not Kidding on the $10, what do they usually go for? What years would this overdrive fit on? I wonder if I could install it on one of my cars.

Dodge · 10-23-2012, 12:27 AM

By the short tail shaft and the bolt pattern I would say 1964 and older Ford Van. possibly an Econoline Van.
want to double your money on it?

Ole Don · 10-23-2012, 08:49 AM

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That transmission may be a bolt in for your 64 Flareside. The long stem in front may have to be shortened a bit.

10-22-2012, 07:09 PM	#2
40cpe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Star, MS Posts: 4,024	Re: Overdrive Identification $10? You are kidding, right? If nothing else is good on it but the solenoid you got a steal. That is a heavy-duty T85 that came behind 312s and FE blocks. I doubt if it is from a '55 though. The u-joint connects on the output shaft make me think it might be for a truck, but it can be made to work in most anything,

10-22-2012, 07:11 PM	#3
KeansClassics Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Denton, Nebraska Posts: 42	Re: Overdrive Identification Not Kidding on the $10, what do they usually go for? What years would this overdrive fit on? I wonder if I could install it on one of my cars. __________________ From Denton, Nebraska. Andrew Kean The Car Collection -1928 Dodge Victory 6 Four Door Sedan -1930 Ford Model A Murray Town Sedan 155C -1938 Ford One Ton Express Pickup -1946 Dodge D24 Four Door Sedan -1948 Plymouth P15 Deluxe Club Coupe -1952 International Harvester L121 -1956 Plymouth P29 Savoy -1958 Ford Custom 300 -1959 Edsel Ranger Four Door Sedan -1960 Edsel Ranger Four Door Sedan -1964 Ford F100 Flareside -1965 Ford F250 Styleside Last edited by KeansClassics; 10-22-2012 at 09:47 PM.

10-23-2012, 12:27 AM	#4
Dodge Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Sonoma, CA. Posts: 1,496	Re: Overdrive Identification By the short tail shaft and the bolt pattern I would say 1964 and older Ford Van. possibly an Econoline Van. want to double your money on it?

10-23-2012, 08:49 AM	#5
Ole Don Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: St. Michael, Minnesota Posts: 1,713	Re: Overdrive Identification Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) That transmission may be a bolt in for your 64 Flareside. The long stem in front may have to be shortened a bit.