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1935coupe · 04-25-2016, 06:45 PM

It's been a year and a half start to finish for what I wanted to get done this time. The list included installing a new Mitchell overdrive.
Took some Photos for anyone who may be considering using Mitchell.
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adapter overdrive to rear
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overdrive to rear
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adapter driveshaft to overdrive
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unit installed floor uncut
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up on lift floor to overdrive
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side view on floor
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Rear view on floor
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floor altered for overdrive unit
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shifter installed

37 Cab · 04-25-2016, 06:57 PM

Pictures please!!

oldford2 · 04-25-2016, 07:08 PM

We have had a Mitchell in our 46 for 3 years now and love it after almost 8000 miles. Enjoy
John

Lawrie · 04-25-2016, 07:19 PM

did you have to cut the floorpan. and what rear ratio have you fitted
thanks Lawrie

1935coupe · 04-25-2016, 07:35 PM

I order the shifter that was to attach to the stick shift but with a curved shift lever the unit would not work thought this would work here and it does.
The install was not that hard and if I was to only install the overdrive it would have only taken a few days.

1935coupe · 04-25-2016, 07:48 PM

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OK looks like photos are not showing up, hope to get them posted soon

40cpe · 04-25-2016, 07:54 PM

Pictures are showing up fine for me. I know you will enjoy the Mitchell. Which ratio did you use?

jhb · 04-25-2016, 08:35 PM

Looks like a great job. If you can see these pictures they are a GearVendors unit installed in '04 now has 20k trouble free miles. I did have to widen the tunnel about an inch to accommodate the unit. Works great. With 3:78 rear it tachs 2700 rpm @ 70mph. Good luck

37 Cab · 04-25-2016, 08:36 PM

No pics here

Talkwrench · 04-25-2016, 11:23 PM

no pics for me .

Bored&Stroked · 04-26-2016, 05:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jhb

Looks like a great job. If you can see these pictures they are a GearVendors unit installed in '04 now has 20k trouble free miles. I did have to widen the tunnel about an inch to accommodate the unit. Works great. With 3:78 rear it tachs 2700 rpm @ 70mph. Good luck

http://s1332.photobucket.com/user/ja...Gear%20Vendors

Very nice - may have to investigate this route at some point. Currently I'm working on a Columbia setup - but this is another option. I wonder if their new units can possibly be setup for 6V positive ground?

1935coupe · 04-26-2016, 05:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Bored&Stroked

Very nice - may have to investigate this route at some point. Currently I'm working on a Columbia setup - but this is another option. I wonder if their new units can possibly be setup for 6V positive ground?

this is a mechanical only unit no wiring

TomT/Williamsburg · 04-26-2016, 06:31 AM

Nicely done - certainly a great way to retain the torque tube and a viable option vs a T5 setup .....

04-25-2016, 06:45 PM	#1
1935coupe Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: maryland Posts: 46	On the road again with mitchell overdrive! It's been a year and a half start to finish for what I wanted to get done this time. The list included installing a new Mitchell overdrive. Took some Photos for anyone who may be considering using Mitchell. [IMG][/IMG] old removed [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] New Parts! [IMG][/IMG] adapter overdrive to rear [IMG][/IMG] overdrive to rear [IMG][/IMG] adapter driveshaft to overdrive [IMG][/IMG] unit installed floor uncut [IMG][/IMG] up on lift floor to overdrive [IMG][/IMG] side view on floor [IMG][/IMG] Rear view on floor [IMG][/IMG] floor altered for overdrive unit [IMG][/IMG] shifter installed Last edited by 1935coupe; 04-25-2016 at 08:23 PM. Reason: oops

04-25-2016, 06:57 PM	#2
37 Cab Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Miami Oklahoma Posts: 535	Re: On the road again with mitchell overdrive! Pictures please!! __________________ Tommy

04-25-2016, 07:08 PM	#3
oldford2 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: pittsfield, MA Posts: 2,086	Re: On the road again with mitchell overdrive! We have had a Mitchell in our 46 for 3 years now and love it after almost 8000 miles. Enjoy John

04-25-2016, 07:19 PM	#4
Lawrie Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Qld, Australia Posts: 4,211	Re: On the road again with mitchell overdrive! did you have to cut the floorpan. and what rear ratio have you fitted thanks Lawrie

04-25-2016, 07:35 PM	#5
1935coupe Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: maryland Posts: 46	Re: On the road again with mitchell overdrive! I order the shifter that was to attach to the stick shift but with a curved shift lever the unit would not work thought this would work here and it does. The install was not that hard and if I was to only install the overdrive it would have only taken a few days. Last edited by 1935coupe; 04-25-2016 at 08:24 PM.

04-25-2016, 07:48 PM	#6
1935coupe Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: maryland Posts: 46	Re: On the road again with mitchell overdrive! Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) OK looks like photos are not showing up, hope to get them posted soon

04-25-2016, 07:54 PM	#7
40cpe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Star, MS Posts: 4,024	Re: On the road again with mitchell overdrive! Pictures are showing up fine for me. I know you will enjoy the Mitchell. Which ratio did you use?

04-25-2016, 08:35 PM	#8
jhb Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 23	Re: On the road again with mitchell overdrive! Looks like a great job. If you can see these pictures they are a GearVendors unit installed in '04 now has 20k trouble free miles. I did have to widen the tunnel about an inch to accommodate the unit. Works great. With 3:78 rear it tachs 2700 rpm @ 70mph. Good luck Last edited by jhb; 04-26-2016 at 08:33 PM. Reason: Privacy

04-25-2016, 08:36 PM	#9
37 Cab Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Miami Oklahoma Posts: 535	Re: On the road again with mitchell overdrive! No pics here __________________ Tommy

04-25-2016, 11:23 PM	#10
Talkwrench Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 2,687	Re: On the road again with mitchell overdrive! no pics for me . __________________ *"Came too close to dying to stop living now!"*

04-26-2016, 06:31 AM	#13
TomT/Williamsburg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Williamsburg, Virginia Posts: 2,654	Re: On the road again with mitchell overdrive! Nicely done - certainly a great way to retain the torque tube and a viable option vs a T5 setup ..... __________________ Run to the LA Roadster Show - 2016 My Run to Bonneville - 2013 My 32 5-Window Build My Run to the LSRU

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