Applicable transmissions for 1940 chevy

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Applicable transmissions for 1940 chevy #345766 06/24/15 03:11 PM
Joined: Sep 2014 Posts: 2 Ohio kcolvin OP Grease Monkey
OP kcolvin Grease Monkey Joined: Sep 2014 Posts: 2 Ohio	Rather than replace the entire drive train of my 1940 chevy town sedan, I'm curious as to whether there's a 4 or 5 speed manual transmission that would bolt up to my stock 216 ci motor and stock clutch setup?

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Re: Applicable transmissions for 1940 chevy kcolvin #345801 06/24/15 10:39 PM
Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 2,037 Likes: 5 Canton, OH the toolman ChatMaster - 2,000
the toolman ChatMaster - 2,000 Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 2,037 Likes: 5 Canton, OH	I do not believe that you will find a 4 or 5 speed that will replace the stock 3 speed and also bolt to the closed driveshaft. dtm the toolman 60th Anniversary Meet Chairperson Dave VCCA # L 28873 VCCA #83 Tool Technical Advisor for 1914-1966 VCCA #83 1940 Chevrolet Technical Advisor

Re: Applicable transmissions for 1940 chevy the toolman #345822 06/25/15 08:45 AM
Joined: May 2002 Posts: 6,149 Likes: 42 Goulburn Australia tonyw ChatMaster - 6,000
tonyw ChatMaster - 6,000 Joined: May 2002 Posts: 6,149 Likes: 42 Goulburn Australia	I think the closed driveshaft will be the next to impossible hurdle in your plan. Tony 1938 1/2 ton Hope to drive it before I retire

Re: Applicable transmissions for 1940 chevy tonyw #345828 06/25/15 10:15 AM
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41carguy Backyard Mechanic Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 350 Northen California	Patrick's in AZ www.patricksantiquecars.com has a kit to convert the Saginaw 4 speed to a closed driveline. The 40 bell housing would also need to be changed the later bolt pattern. Jay

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