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Hello all, wanting to find out if it is possible to upgrade the drive train while keeping the 207 engine or what options there are thank you
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Not staying original can lead to other problems down the road. I would not suggest it. Good Luck.
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What upgrades do you have in mind? Change rear end ratio? Dual master cylinder? Split manifold? or ???? Some are easier than others. A few here may have experience on what you are wanting to do. You may find more expertise on other more modification oriented sites. The VCCA is a restoration and preservation oriented club.
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changing the rear end ratio would be a good start
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I think changing the rear gear ratio would be a good start, also. This can be done by swapping out the rear end or the gear there-in by substituting taller gears from a donor differential or by changing out the whole unit. Both are relatively difficult for a 36, I would think. 37s and up are less a problem owing to the compatibility of the donor units, but still more difficult than for...say, a 40-54 or thereabouts. I don't know if a Truckstell overdrive unit will fit a 36 torque tube or not. I don't think there is much you can do to the engine or not. I think a 3:55 rear end may be a bit too tall for a 207. Don't really know, though. Good luck with it, whatever you decide. Best, Charlie 
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Why would you like to change the diff ratio? The 36 should travel at 60 mph all day, as does my 34 master does.
Chris
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3.3 gears were being reproduced for 1936 Masters but the parts would run about $1000.
I also have driven my 1934 many miles at 60 MPH.....and a 1934 had a poorer system for oiling the connecting rods.
Gene Schneider
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thank you all for the responses my 36 seems to wind at those speeds and hear in los angeles every body drives ridiculously fast
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I hear you on everybody traveling fast on the freeways. I insist on taking the back roads to get out of the way of the CRAZIES. I guess if you intend to take the freeway at their pace you might consider a much later car for that purpose. Save the 36 as it is for local shows and tours. I think most of the folks on the Forum would recommend you not spend the money on upgrading the drive line.  
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