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Todd in WA · 02-07-2012, 08:35 AM

I have a Bert Hiller Borg Warner R10 Overdrive in my 41 Ford Pickup and am considering converting to a T5.
I purchased the truck a year ago. The OD works great but I want to go more modern.
Is there a market out there for this?
Thanks

Dale Fairfax · 02-07-2012, 09:58 AM

Who is Bert Hiller? Or; What is a Bert Hiller Overdrive?

Todd in WA · 02-07-2012, 11:06 AM

Here is some excerpts on what I have read about Bert Hiller and who now supports the Borg Warner Overdrive.

Bert Hiller:

Probably the best were those built by Bert Hiller of Vancouver, Washington. Bert built several thousand of them. His product was excellent because he understood the need for proper alignment.

Bill Swigart:
Bert Hiller sold his business several years ago to Bill Swigart of Redding, CA (530-221-1628). Bill does support the existing Bert Hiller overdrives in service and will build and sell a Borg Warner overdrive if ordered.

I hope this is helpful.

rotorwrench · 02-07-2012, 04:40 PM

Is your transmission a top shift or a side shift type? I've only seen the side shift types that were made by Borg Warner for Lincolns, Mercs, & Fords.

Todd in WA · 02-07-2012, 05:14 PM

This is the type that is incorporated into the torque tube. Sorry I didn't mention that. I'll be adding pictures.

professorpat · 02-07-2012, 06:40 PM

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You you decide to sell the overdrive, pm me. thanks pat

bobH · 02-07-2012, 11:01 PM

I don't recognize Bert Hiller, and I didn't know the history prior to Bill Swigart, however my take on the Swigart conversion is that it is well respected. At one point in time, even Hot Rod Works showed a Swigart conversion in their ads. I would think it would be a sought-after piece.
And, I can be considered a possible candidate, if you should decide to sell.

52merc · 02-09-2012, 02:49 PM

i brought a bert hiller o/d from him about 20 years ago great system he used all sorts of makes of o/d which he modified to fit into torque tube,,these were from side shifters i think it was a great product trev nz

Bob G/Spanaway · 02-10-2012, 12:28 AM

If it works I would leave it alone.
It's an unusual accessory.

02-07-2012, 08:35 AM	#1
Todd in WA Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Snohomish, Washington Posts: 33	Bert Hiller BW Overdrive I have a Bert Hiller Borg Warner R10 Overdrive in my 41 Ford Pickup and am considering converting to a T5. I purchased the truck a year ago. The OD works great but I want to go more modern. Is there a market out there for this? Thanks

02-07-2012, 09:58 AM	#2
Dale Fairfax Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 250	Re: Bert Hiller BW Overdrive Who is Bert Hiller? Or; What is a Bert Hiller Overdrive?

02-07-2012, 11:06 AM	#3
Todd in WA Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Snohomish, Washington Posts: 33	Re: Bert Hiller BW Overdrive Here is some excerpts on what I have read about Bert Hiller and who now supports the Borg Warner Overdrive. Bert Hiller: Probably the best were those built by Bert Hiller of Vancouver, Washington. Bert built several thousand of them. His product was excellent because he understood the need for proper alignment. Bill Swigart: Bert Hiller sold his business several years ago to Bill Swigart of Redding, CA (530-221-1628). Bill does support the existing Bert Hiller overdrives in service and will build and sell a Borg Warner overdrive if ordered. I hope this is helpful.

02-07-2012, 04:40 PM	#4
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 16,436	Re: Bert Hiller BW Overdrive Is your transmission a top shift or a side shift type? I've only seen the side shift types that were made by Borg Warner for Lincolns, Mercs, & Fords.

02-07-2012, 05:14 PM	#5
Todd in WA Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Snohomish, Washington Posts: 33	Re: Bert Hiller BW Overdrive This is the type that is incorporated into the torque tube. Sorry I didn't mention that. I'll be adding pictures.

02-07-2012, 06:40 PM	#6
professorpat Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: prescott, arizona Posts: 214	Re: Bert Hiller BW Overdrive Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) You you decide to sell the overdrive, pm me. thanks pat

02-07-2012, 11:01 PM	#7
bobH Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: so cal, placerville, vegas Posts: 1,394	Re: Bert Hiller BW Overdrive I don't recognize Bert Hiller, and I didn't know the history prior to Bill Swigart, however my take on the Swigart conversion is that it is well respected. At one point in time, even Hot Rod Works showed a Swigart conversion in their ads. I would think it would be a sought-after piece. And, I can be considered a possible candidate, if you should decide to sell.

02-09-2012, 02:49 PM	#8
52merc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: new zealand Posts: 1,054	Re: Bert Hiller BW Overdrive i brought a bert hiller o/d from him about 20 years ago great system he used all sorts of makes of o/d which he modified to fit into torque tube,,these were from side shifters i think it was a great product trev nz

02-10-2012, 12:28 AM	#9
Bob G/Spanaway Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Spanaway, Washington Posts: 344	Re: Bert Hiller BW Overdrive If it works I would leave it alone. It's an unusual accessory.