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Planojc · 11-22-2014, 05:51 PM

Here we go again.

38 coupe · 11-24-2014, 08:56 PM

Planojc please post pictures of your Mitchell install if you can. My dad has a 37 and I have a 38. We both are interested in the Mitchell unit but don't want to modify our floors.

Planojc · 11-24-2014, 11:22 PM

Will do. They told me it would ship around the end of Jan. FYI the clearance needed is 17 inches from the banjo flange to the front of the OD gearbox. On my 39 coupe the floor pan step down is about 17.5, so it should clear without any mod.

38 coupe · 01-29-2015, 10:01 PM

Planojc, did you get your Mitchell?

Planojc · 01-30-2015, 09:29 AM

Called Sue and it should be shipped in a week. Their lead time on shipping is approx. 10-12 wks I will update after the install.

Fred A · 01-30-2015, 12:17 PM

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Was getting to the point to order a Mitchell for my '40 business coupe and called Sue to get my name in. She would not take my order for that car because the floor in a business coupe is set back to provide foot room for the jump seats. The 5window coupe is different where the package tray model does not need the extra floor and a Mitchell will clear. A Columbia is one of few overdrives that can be used in the Business Coupe. Having a 221 in the Business Coupe makes the 3.54 one of the few good options for my car, which is how it was when I bought it. I decided to reinstall the 3.54s. Long way around, what some call an Opera Coupe is a problem for overdrives. Good Luck: Fred A

38 coupe · 03-07-2015, 10:28 AM

Planojc, do your Mitchell come in yet? Really curious about clearances under your car.

jake197000 · 03-07-2015, 05:38 PM

i wired a switch in so if u want,the columbia wont disengage every time u push the clutch in.on my 46 coupe.i have a complete one all ready to go in my 39 coupe.just havent had time.od is great! dont matter what it is.so much more fun to drive.

jimTN · 03-07-2015, 05:49 PM

Starting a C out in high range is hard on the innards. I did it for a while years ago before I saw what can happen. I was lucky and never did any damage. The C was designed for torque tube fords and in no way depends on 6 bolts to handle the torque and push pull associated with the 32-48 drive train.

11-22-2014, 05:51 PM	#21
Planojc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Plano, Texas Posts: 846	Re: Mitchell in a 39 Ford Here we go again.

11-24-2014, 08:56 PM	#22
38 coupe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Texas Posts: 1,631	Re: Mitchell in a 39 Ford Planojc please post pictures of your Mitchell install if you can. My dad has a 37 and I have a 38. We both are interested in the Mitchell unit but don't want to modify our floors.

11-24-2014, 11:22 PM	#23
Planojc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Plano, Texas Posts: 846	Re: Mitchell in a 39 Ford Will do. They told me it would ship around the end of Jan. FYI the clearance needed is 17 inches from the banjo flange to the front of the OD gearbox. On my 39 coupe the floor pan step down is about 17.5, so it should clear without any mod.

01-29-2015, 10:01 PM	#24
38 coupe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Texas Posts: 1,631	Re: Mitchell in a 39 Ford Planojc, did you get your Mitchell?

01-30-2015, 09:29 AM	#25
Planojc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Plano, Texas Posts: 846	Re: Mitchell in a 39 Ford Called Sue and it should be shipped in a week. Their lead time on shipping is approx. 10-12 wks I will update after the install.

01-30-2015, 12:17 PM	#26
Fred A Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Encino California, near Burbank Posts: 935	Exception Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Was getting to the point to order a Mitchell for my '40 business coupe and called Sue to get my name in. She would not take my order for that car because the floor in a business coupe is set back to provide foot room for the jump seats. The 5window coupe is different where the package tray model does not need the extra floor and a Mitchell will clear. A Columbia is one of few overdrives that can be used in the Business Coupe. Having a 221 in the Business Coupe makes the 3.54 one of the few good options for my car, which is how it was when I bought it. I decided to reinstall the 3.54s. Long way around, what some call an Opera Coupe is a problem for overdrives. Good Luck: Fred A

03-07-2015, 10:28 AM	#27
38 coupe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Texas Posts: 1,631	Re: Mitchell in a 39 Ford Planojc, do your Mitchell come in yet? Really curious about clearances under your car.

03-07-2015, 05:38 PM	#28
jake197000 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 350	Re: Mitchell in a 39 Ford i wired a switch in so if u want,the columbia wont disengage every time u push the clutch in.on my 46 coupe.i have a complete one all ready to go in my 39 coupe.just havent had time.od is great! dont matter what it is.so much more fun to drive.

03-07-2015, 05:49 PM	#29
jimTN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Powell, TN Posts: 2,509	Re: Mitchell in a 39 Ford Starting a C out in high range is hard on the innards. I did it for a while years ago before I saw what can happen. I was lucky and never did any damage. The C was designed for torque tube fords and in no way depends on 6 bolts to handle the torque and push pull associated with the 32-48 drive train.