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flatjack9 · 03-24-2011, 08:20 PM

The transmission I was referring to is the TOD 2 wheel drive version of this transmission, not the T-85. And it is not the SROD overdrive trans. The trans has a top mounted shifter like the Jeep, but it is all Ford.

Deuce Man · 03-24-2011, 08:40 PM

The transmission I think you are looking for is called a RTS four speed it is an aluminum cased full synchro top shifter four speed. the fourth gear is an overdrive. You can see one behind a flathead in my forum post titled A V8 Roadster. the adapter came from wilcap. This trans was used in ford pickups from 83 to 87 or about. If you google ford rts transmission there is more info on rebuilding kits , year applications etc.

cdan34 · 03-24-2011, 08:59 PM

Bob, yes, using the the open drive can be some a little easier (not that much machine work). The only problem area would be either parrell or transverse spring and mounting holding rods to the crossmember. There's probably quite a few guys on this sight that have done it, I know Hot Rod Works in Idaho has a kit.

Have fun
Chuck

Teich · 03-25-2011, 10:04 AM

I use a 3-speed with OD truck trans in 48 car works really nice I love it! Made the car very nice to drive,syncro's,3:00 1st gear 28% OD.looks original underneath as the torque tube is still used. Got it as a kit from Dave at modelaonly.com as a kit Laurie

Scott De Shields · 03-26-2011, 10:04 PM

I have the same 3 speed OD trans with Jeep shifter bolted to SBC in my 40. I am running a Dana rearend with 3:31 gears and don't really get much out of the OD on CA freeways. Probably will go with a 4 speed behind a flatty this next build.

03-24-2011, 08:20 PM	#21
flatjack9 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oshkosh, Wi Posts: 4,526	Re: Ford 4 speed top-loader The transmission I was referring to is the TOD 2 wheel drive version of this transmission, not the T-85. And it is not the SROD overdrive trans. The trans has a top mounted shifter like the Jeep, but it is all Ford.

03-24-2011, 08:40 PM	#22
Deuce Man Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Palm City FL> Posts: 556	Re: Ford 4 speed top-loader The transmission I think you are looking for is called a RTS four speed it is an aluminum cased full synchro top shifter four speed. the fourth gear is an overdrive. You can see one behind a flathead in my forum post titled A V8 Roadster. the adapter came from wilcap. This trans was used in ford pickups from 83 to 87 or about. If you google ford rts transmission there is more info on rebuilding kits , year applications etc.

03-24-2011, 08:59 PM	#23
cdan34 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mill Valley, Calif. Posts: 120	Re: Ford 4 speed top-loader Bob, yes, using the the open drive can be some a little easier (not that much machine work). The only problem area would be either parrell or transverse spring and mounting holding rods to the crossmember. There's probably quite a few guys on this sight that have done it, I know Hot Rod Works in Idaho has a kit. Have fun Chuck

03-25-2011, 10:04 AM	#24
Teich Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Brandon Mb Canada Posts: 133	Re: Ford 4 speed top-loader I use a 3-speed with OD truck trans in 48 car works really nice I love it! Made the car very nice to drive,syncro's,3:00 1st gear 28% OD.looks original underneath as the torque tube is still used. Got it as a kit from Dave at modelaonly.com as a kit Laurie

03-26-2011, 10:04 PM	#25
Scott De Shields Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Santa Monica CA Posts: 157	Re: Ford 4 speed top-loader I have the same 3 speed OD trans with Jeep shifter bolted to SBC in my 40. I am running a Dana rearend with 3:31 gears and don't really get much out of the OD on CA freeways. Probably will go with a 4 speed behind a flatty this next build.