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Old 05-14-2023, 10:41 PM   #21
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I don't know about the O/D but Steve told me a couple of weeks ago that they are not taking orders at this time on the synchro trans and the waiting list is 8 months.
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Old 05-15-2023, 04:27 AM   #22
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They cost about $3,500 including tax and shipping delivered here in California. If delivered out of state the shipping may be higher, but you may avoid state tax. They ship from Colusa, California. They are the same price if ordered direct from Mitchell or through any one of the suppliers.
There is about a six-month lead time.

Contact Mitchell at: 530-458-4500

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I got mine a few years back for a bit less but with all the inflation $3500 is a very fair price. For anyone on the fence this is a large investment but it changes the car so much you will find yourself driving more and also going on longer drives. Basically the Mitchel will let you take your car cross country on any 2 lane blacktop and maintain 55 if needed as long as your car is in top shape to start with.....wonderful product.
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Old 05-15-2023, 05:48 AM   #23
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Got this with one for 1500.00..an older one from Healdsburg.
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Old 05-16-2023, 06:01 PM   #24
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Thanks Tom
I got mine a few years back for a bit less but with all the inflation $3500 is a very fair price. For anyone on the fence this is a large investment but it changes the car so much you will find yourself driving more and also going on longer drives. Basically the Mitchel will let you take your car cross country on any 2 lane blacktop and maintain 55 if needed as long as your car is in top shape to start with.....wonderful product.
And don't worry about ever being able to wear it out. They are the same unit a Canadian friend used in his 1956 Victoria and it is still going many years later.
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Old 05-18-2023, 11:55 AM   #25
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I don't know about the O/D but Steve told me a couple of weeks ago that they are not taking orders at this time on the synchro trans and the waiting list is 8 months.
I just spoke with Steve - same thing with the overdrive. He told me 6-9 months. He'll take your name for a waiting list and when he gets two weeks out and your name comes up he'll contact you for a deposit and specs for exactly what you want. Seems like a reasonable approach.

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Old 05-18-2023, 10:55 PM   #26
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I ordered my overdrive end of June 2022. I received it mid April 2023.

I had forgot all about it, and then a surprise phone call from Steve and he says your name is at the top of the list. Time to get off the pot. He then takes down the particulars and you send the money. About two weeks from the time of phone call it showed up.

My car already has the Mitchell transmission. So, this is going to be good.

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Old 05-18-2023, 11:25 PM   #27
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I’ve had mine in my Town Sedan about 16-17 years now, and would not own a Model A without one. Besides being able to comfortably cruise on the hiways, I even joy shifting into OD on our surface streets, when I get up to 40-45 mph. It is amazing how quiet the car is. In many ways it is so easy to use it’s like having a 4th gear, but so much more verstile. And 2nd hi in the mountains is perfect.
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Old 05-21-2023, 08:28 PM   #28
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Model A Ron - I just got mine last month and it cost a little over $3000. I did get the overdrive dip stick kit also. A Model A member who knows all the ins and outs put mine in and I am very satisfied on how it shifts and car runs.
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Old 05-31-2023, 11:09 AM   #29
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I added a 4" extension to my Mitchell shifter so I didn't have to reach so far.

Hey Y-Blockhead, I love the 4 inch extension you added to the Mitchell Overdrive.
Is that something you fabricated or does Mitchell offer it?

If you fabricated it can you specifify the materials used and fabrication done?

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Old 05-31-2023, 12:03 PM   #30
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Ron, I used a piece of ⅜" schedule 80 S/S tubing and tapped both ends to match the Mitchell shifter thread and inserted a short piece of all thread in one end to screw the knob onto. The knob is for a Ruckstell shifter, just to mess with people... https://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/p...0805&cat=41824

I used a drop of green LocTite to keep the extension tight.

I'm not sure where you can find ⅜" schedule 80 S/S tubing tho. I got it with some other scap metal.

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Old 05-31-2023, 12:06 PM   #31
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Ron, I used a piece of ½" schedule 80 S/S tubing and tapped both ends to match the Mitchell shifter thread and inserted a short piece of all thread in one end to screw the knob onto. The knob is for a Ruckstell shifter, just to mess with people... https://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/p...0805&cat=41824

I used a drop of green LocTite to keep the extension tight.
Thank you, excellent work.
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Old 05-31-2023, 12:14 PM   #32
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Thank you, excellent work.
Ron, I just looked on Mcmaster-Carr and their ⅜" schedule 80 S/S tubing is ~$50/foot!!!! https://www.mcmaster.com/products/~/...%2Flength%7E12

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Old 05-31-2023, 12:18 PM   #33
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Ron, I just looked on Mcmaster-Carr and their 3/8" schedule 80 S/S tubing is ~$50/foot!!!! https://www.mcmaster.com/products/tu...dule+80+tubing
Wow, I was not expecting that.
Crazy pricing. Thanks
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Old 05-31-2023, 12:21 PM   #34
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Ron, I think I misspoke. Looking at McMaster-Carr specs I think I used ⅜" tubing.https://www.mcmaster.com/products/~/...revious posts.
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Ron, I think I misspoke. Looking at McMaster-Carr specs I think I used ⅜" tubing.https://www.mcmaster.com/products/~/...revious posts.
Thank you.
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Old 05-31-2023, 12:51 PM   #36
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I see you have very nice matching carpeted floor mats. Did you make these up yourself or were you able to buy them from a supplier?
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Old 05-31-2023, 02:39 PM   #37
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I see you have very nice matching carpeted floor mats. Did you make these up yourself or were you able to buy them from a supplier?
The floor mats and carpet are Lebaron-Bonney, but as you know they are no longer.
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Old 05-31-2023, 09:32 PM   #38
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Mine was a little over$3000. I am going to order another one for my 28 Roadster.
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Old 06-02-2023, 09:37 PM   #39
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Going to install a “‘39” transmission in the future,got a bunch of swan neck shifters in the deal, going to adapt one to the Mitchell bell crank.
Mine has a 39 Trans and Mitchell OD. The trans shifter rubs in the OD knob. I need to use a smaller knob or bend er reshape the OD shifter. I wonder if the 39 Shift tower is wider than the A which would move the OD shifter closer to the centerline of the shifter.
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Old 06-02-2023, 09:40 PM   #40
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The knob is for a Ruckstell shifter, just to mess with people... https://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/p...0805&cat=41824
I like the way you think.
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