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Pete/Ct. · 05-31-2015, 07:22 AM

Has anyone had any experience with the Mitchell Overdrive units now available for v8 Fords ? Thanks in advance. Pete/Ct.

38 coupe · 05-31-2015, 07:32 AM

This topic has been discussed a lot. I would start with the search function. Also, what car or truck are you thinking about installing a Mitchell in? What gear ratio is your current axle? Why do you want a Mitchell, Etc?

Hopefully this link will be of the search for Mitchell in the Early V8 forum: http://fordbarn.com/forum/search.php?searchid=5427643

Ol' Ron · 05-31-2015, 08:02 AM

Several of my friends have them in their cars with Modified engines and have had no trouble for many years. However many people compere them with the Columbia two speed. This can be strengthened for better reliability. Both units are $$$$$. Personalty, I'd go with the Mitchell.

KGS · 05-31-2015, 10:49 AM

I'm also considering a Mitchell or a Columbia for my 39 CV.
I came across this thread that talks of those two as well as
a Volvo OD. Great pictures and Cad drawings from "40 Pickup"
Have any current members done this conversion?

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showth...olvo&showall=1

Is "40 Pickup" from Sweden or "Chisel" still on the board to
talk of their Volvo conversions? Ken

Bill Wright · 05-31-2015, 06:17 PM

I have a Mitchell in my stock'28 roadster and one in my '37 sedan both are drivers.
I cant see driving one of these cars without one.The sedan has a modified Merc about 235 horsepower. No problems in ten plus years.

Ol' Ron · 06-01-2015, 10:24 AM

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Boy, I would like to see the Mods made to that Merc. 235 HP?? or did you hit the wrong key??

Bruce in southern OH · 06-01-2015, 03:06 PM

235HP????? photos please!

05-31-2015, 07:22 AM	#1
Pete/Ct. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Kensington,CT Posts: 339	Mitchell Overdrive Has anyone had any experience with the Mitchell Overdrive units now available for v8 Fords ? Thanks in advance. Pete/Ct.

05-31-2015, 07:32 AM	#2
38 coupe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Texas Posts: 1,631	Re: Mitchell Overdrive This topic has been discussed a lot. I would start with the search function. Also, what car or truck are you thinking about installing a Mitchell in? What gear ratio is your current axle? Why do you want a Mitchell, Etc? Hopefully this link will be of the search for Mitchell in the Early V8 forum: http://fordbarn.com/forum/search.php?searchid=5427643

05-31-2015, 08:02 AM	#3
Ol' Ron Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chester Vt Posts: 8,860	Re: Mitchell Overdrive Several of my friends have them in their cars with Modified engines and have had no trouble for many years. However many people compere them with the Columbia two speed. This can be strengthened for better reliability. Both units are $$$$$. Personalty, I'd go with the Mitchell.

05-31-2015, 10:49 AM	#4
KGS Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Schooley's Mountain Posts: 530	Re: Mitchell Overdrive I'm also considering a Mitchell or a Columbia for my 39 CV. I came across this thread that talks of those two as well as a Volvo OD. Great pictures and Cad drawings from "40 Pickup" Have any current members done this conversion? https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showth...olvo&showall=1 Is "40 Pickup" from Sweden or "Chisel" still on the board to talk of their Volvo conversions? Ken

05-31-2015, 06:17 PM	#5
Bill Wright Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: California Posts: 76	Re: Mitchell Overdrive I have a Mitchell in my stock'28 roadster and one in my '37 sedan both are drivers. I cant see driving one of these cars without one.The sedan has a modified Merc about 235 horsepower. No problems in ten plus years.

06-01-2015, 10:24 AM	#6
Ol' Ron Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chester Vt Posts: 8,860	Re: Mitchell Overdrive Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Boy, I would like to see the Mods made to that Merc. 235 HP?? or did you hit the wrong key??

06-01-2015, 03:06 PM	#7
Bruce in southern OH Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Proctorville Posts: 1,582	Re: Mitchell Overdrive 235HP????? photos please!