Old transmission

[RC3]

Anyone know where I could find a old three speed transmission out of a late 60's c10 sitting somewhere? Looking for a simple floor shifter one so I can use my current one as target practice.

Edited January 26, 2018 by RC3

[Ronald_55]

If all else local fails, a quick check shows some on eBay. At least I think they are the right ones.... This one has free shipping. 

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F172143370086

Edited January 26, 2018 by Ronald_55

[RC3]

11 minutes ago, Ronald_55 said:

If all else local fails, a quick check shows some on eBay. At least I think they are the right ones.... This one has free shipping. 

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F172143370086

Should have specified the year. Late 60's, I would rather get one locally.

[Ronald_55]

6 hours ago, RC3 said:

Should have specified the year. Late 60's, I would rather get one locally.

I figured on the local. Just thought I would give you options. Good luck.

[Dolomite_supafly]

Why not stick a more modern transmission like a 5 speed in? You can make them look old but have all kinds of benefits like better gas mileage as well as better take off.

I assume you are talking about a manual transmission and not an automatic.

[RC3]

On 1/26/2018 at 7:40 PM, Dolomite_supafly said:

Why not stick a more modern transmission like a 5 speed in? You can make them look old but have all kinds of benefits like better gas mileage as well as better take off.

I assume you are talking about a manual transmission and not an automatic.

Yeah, I also dont want to replace the rear end and get a custom drive shaft. If I can find a transmission close to my 68, it is going to be less work overall.  I have thought about a four speed sagnaw, but I would still have to replace the rear end.

[Dolomite_supafly]

No need to replace the rear end and you can probably find a drop in driveshaft that only requires replacing the U joints, which you should do anyways if you have a driveshaft out.

[Murgatroy]

12 hours ago, RC3 said:

Yeah, I also dont want to replace the rear end and get a custom drive shaft. If I can find a transmission close to my 68, it is going to be less work overall.  I have thought about a four speed sagnaw, but I would still have to replace the rear end.

Why would you have to replace the rear end? The driveshaft is what connects to the rear end, so as long as the splines/yokes are correct for the transmission and the rear end, it all bolts up at the proper length. You might have to have your driveshaft modified, but your rear end should be fine no matter what. I have seen Ford rear ends in Toyotas.

[RC3]

1 hour ago, Murgatroy said:

Why would you have to replace the rear end? The driveshaft is what connects to the rear end, so as long as the splines/yokes are correct for the transmission and the rear end, it all bolts up at the proper length. You might have to have your driveshaft modified, but your rear end should be fine no matter what. I have seen Ford rear ends in Toyotas.

I should have said the gearing. Thats what I will have to replace.

[Dolomite_supafly]

I don't see why you would need to replace the gearing even. What gearing do you have now?

I run a 2.79 gear in what will be a high performance car. I currently run 3.08 in a Mustang. I have ran 3.55 gears, 3.73 as well as 4.10 and all were streetable. The 4.10 was a little brutal on gas mileage but if I had a 5 speed it would have been a LOT better.

Just saying that first gear in most transmissions will work with most rear ends.