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01-21-2019, 08:24 PM | #1 |
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Mitchell Overdrive - Shifter Modification
I recall reading on FB some time ago that Mitchell was offering a modification where they replace the second shifter with something else to remove the lever. I cannot find the post. Does anyone have any information and experience with the modification? I expect to get one shipped from Mitchell in the near future. Thanks.
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01-21-2019, 08:28 PM | #2 |
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Re: Mitchell Overdrive - Shifter Modification
I think you are referring to a cable shift. They mount on the usual gear stick and ther eis no extra lever on the floor. Contact Mitchells about them. Have some $ ready!
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01-21-2019, 08:46 PM | #3 |
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Re: Mitchell Overdrive - Shifter Modification
Yes, I have a mid 30's with Mitchell OD and the cable shifter. The T handle is mounted under the dash with home made L bracket which allows more for more leg room . The provided cable is sheathed and routed thru the firewall steering column hole and back to the OD and adjusted there with brackets provided. The shifting is a little less direct than a rod but gets the job done. There was no extra cost about 10 years ago but not sure now.
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01-21-2019, 11:36 PM | #4 |
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Re: Mitchell Overdrive - Shifter Modification
Steve Mitchell sold me a very nice cable with T-handle and clamps to mount it onto the Model A shift lever. Maybe $150.00? Works very well and eliminated the extra shift lever on the floor. I used to drive some large trucks with similar shifters so to me it is a natural part of shifting and can split the gears with just the right hand and the clutch. Very smooth operating. That is on the roadster with a Mitchell. I made my own shift cable and brackets for the Borg Warner in my coupe, also on the shift lever and with the kick-down switch on a bracket left of the steering column, this one is a bit of a two handed shift. One could probably do it with a speed shift, if the ears were as good as 60+ years ago, but I'm not willing to try it now.
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01-22-2019, 01:14 PM | #5 |
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Re: Mitchell Overdrive - Shifter Modification
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I hillclimb with this setup. I allways know I am in OD because the T is "in the way" when I reach for the shift knob. my mitchell has holes tapped in many spots for all the lever and cable bracket options, I am sure yours is too. Last edited by brjnelson; 01-22-2019 at 01:15 PM. Reason: forgetful |
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