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BrianCT · 05-18-2010, 09:33 PM

I am considering the Mitchell for my 34. I have heard that some other years have a clearance problem. Would like to hear from any 33/34 owners that have a Mitchell.

37don · 05-19-2010, 06:58 AM

Brian, if you call Sue Mitchell (1-800 859-2088) she can answer your question. I believe the gear box hits the drop down for the back seat.I know it just cleared on my 37 4dr.
Don

BrianCT · 05-19-2010, 09:00 AM

Thanks ,Don. Which ratio did you choose?
Brian

Old Redneck · 05-19-2010, 10:08 AM

I put a Borg Warner in the rear of the drive shaft. I got it from Lloyd Young In Columbis,Ohio. Now it works very well but does hit the floor over a hard bump.I have a Mitchell in my 31 Slant Windshild Model A. It works super and I would not be afraid to have one in my 33 coupe.It would be a plus in my book.

Automotive Stud · 05-19-2010, 10:40 AM

Not totally relevant, but I put the larger (36%?) with the cable shift in my '47 and I had to notch the floor just a hair in the back to clear over bumps. I've been very happy with it.

Bruce Compton, Canada · 05-20-2010, 08:26 PM

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Brian : Get the " 36 % " unit. In reality, the " 36" is really 28 ( same as a columbia), and the "26 " is really 20. They did the math wrong, but the overdrive itself is great. I have a "36 %" in my '36 five window and had to remove a section of the floor to clear the whole unit. Good luck : Bruce.

05-18-2010, 09:33 PM	#1
BrianCT Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Windham, CT Posts: 702	Any problems installing a Mitchell OD in a 34 I am considering the Mitchell for my 34. I have heard that some other years have a clearance problem. Would like to hear from any 33/34 owners that have a Mitchell. __________________ [FONT=Comic Sans MS]

05-19-2010, 06:58 AM	#2
37don Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Kingstown, R.I. Posts: 262	Re: Any problems installing a Mitchell OD in a 34 Brian, if you call Sue Mitchell (1-800 859-2088) she can answer your question. I believe the gear box hits the drop down for the back seat.I know it just cleared on my 37 4dr. Don

05-19-2010, 09:00 AM	#3
BrianCT Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Windham, CT Posts: 702	Re: Any problems installing a Mitchell OD in a 34 Thanks ,Don. Which ratio did you choose? Brian __________________ [FONT=Comic Sans MS]

05-19-2010, 10:40 AM	#5
Automotive Stud Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: New Jersey Posts: 832	Re: Any problems installing a Mitchell OD in a 34 Not totally relevant, but I put the larger (36%?) with the cable shift in my '47 and I had to notch the floor just a hair in the back to clear over bumps. I've been very happy with it.

05-20-2010, 08:26 PM	#6
Bruce Compton, Canada Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 416	Re: Any problems installing a Mitchell OD in a 34 Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Brian : Get the " 36 % " unit. In reality, the " 36" is really 28 ( same as a columbia), and the "26 " is really 20. They did the math wrong, but the overdrive itself is great. I have a "36 %" in my '36 five window and had to remove a section of the floor to clear the whole unit. Good luck : Bruce.