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Cecil/WV · 12-10-2014, 08:29 AM

In 1955, Ford went to a top loading OD with the shifters built into the case. I wonder how hard it would be to adapt a shifter to that transmission? It had a sheet metal cover on top.

12-10-2014, 08:29 AM	#7
Cecil/WV Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Gerrardstown, WV Posts: 2,298	Re: 49 Merc O/D Trans with Modified Shift Tower In 1955, Ford went to a top loading OD with the shifters built into the case. I wonder how hard it would be to adapt a shifter to that transmission? It had a sheet metal cover on top.