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lake_harley · 08-07-2018, 05:37 PM

I am considering the RTS-170 3-speed plus overdrive transmission conversion from a Ford pickup to make my Model A more compatible with today's traffic speeds. I don't have machining equipment to accomplish all of the re-splining etc. needed and would like to talk with someone who might offer either components or a complete kit. I thought I had read about someone who was offering them as a kit but after searching I have been unable to find who it was, where they're from, or any idea of what pricing is like.

I had a long conversation one evening several months ago with a gentleman (name escapes me now) who used to offer the parts for the conversion but he now longer offers his kit or components. Does anyone know who might still be doing it?

Thanks

Lynn

Ed Saniewski · 08-07-2018, 05:40 PM

Ken Parker in Texas did mine, and its great.

lake_harley · 08-07-2018, 05:47 PM

Ah Ha!....Ken Parker is who I believe I talked to at length on the phone (super friendly and knowledgable!), but I seem to recall from the conversation he's no longer doing them.

BillLee/Chandler, TX · 08-07-2018, 09:52 PM

I think I got the last one from Ken.

Pete · 08-07-2018, 11:34 PM

Do some research before you choose that transmission.
You may not like the ratios.

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08-07-2018, 05:37 PM	#1
lake_harley Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Uniontown, MO Posts: 72	RTS-170 Transmission Conversion I am considering the RTS-170 3-speed plus overdrive transmission conversion from a Ford pickup to make my Model A more compatible with today's traffic speeds. I don't have machining equipment to accomplish all of the re-splining etc. needed and would like to talk with someone who might offer either components or a complete kit. I thought I had read about someone who was offering them as a kit but after searching I have been unable to find who it was, where they're from, or any idea of what pricing is like. I had a long conversation one evening several months ago with a gentleman (name escapes me now) who used to offer the parts for the conversion but he now longer offers his kit or components. Does anyone know who might still be doing it? Thanks Lynn

08-07-2018, 05:40 PM	#2
Ed Saniewski Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Denville NJ Posts: 961	Re: RTS-170 Transmission Conversion Ken Parker in Texas did mine, and its great. __________________ Model A Ford Club of New Jersey http://www.mafcnj.org Model A Pick Up Owners and Enthusiasts https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/group.php?groupid=5

08-07-2018, 05:47 PM	#3
lake_harley Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Uniontown, MO Posts: 72	Re: RTS-170 Transmission Conversion Ah Ha!....Ken Parker is who I believe I talked to at length on the phone (super friendly and knowledgable!), but I seem to recall from the conversation he's no longer doing them.

08-07-2018, 09:52 PM	#4
BillLee/Chandler, TX Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: The sticks of east Texas Posts: 464	Re: RTS-170 Transmission Conversion I think I got the last one from Ken. __________________ Bill Lee http://www.CedarCreekAs.org

08-07-2018, 11:34 PM	#5
Pete Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wa. Posts: 3,964	Re: RTS-170 Transmission Conversion Do some research before you choose that transmission. You may not like the ratios.

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