George Albright Posted August 17, 2010 Share Posted August 17, 2010 (edited) Dear Friends: Several years ago,I bought the Dee Howard of Texas collection of Duesenberg cars and engines and lots of parts. I have sold all of my Duesy cars,engines and parts as of a year ago. One of the items I got with the J-187 rolling chassis was the Jim Hoe late 1940s White 5 speed truck transmission,he installed in J-187 when he raced the shortened chassis in the 1950s. He installed several of these for his Duesenberg customers. In fact he typed a 3 page instruction manual on what model of trans and parts to use,and how to install. That White truck trans is exactly the same length as a factory Warner T-72 Duesy trans.I have that 3 page document ,and will be happy to email it to anyone interested in it. I sold the Jim Hoe trans several years ago,and it is being installed in a Duesenberg currently being restored. HOWEVER,in my searches I have just purchased ANOTHER White truck trans like the Jim Hoe trans. It is currently being removed for me from the 1940s White semi. I am getting the transmission,bellhousing,clutch,pressure plate,flywheel,etc. I will have it with me at Hershey from Tues to Thurs. that week.It is being delivered to me then. I have no photos of it at this time,but do have photos of the original Jim Hoe White trans. for your reference purposes,which I can also provide by email. The trans. is obviously used but usable. Condition unknown at this time,but it shifts freely. These 5 speeds are almost impossible to find,and are tougher than the original 3 speed Warner. The price for all the above is $2,800. It beats $35,000 for an original if you can even find one! This is a great backup trans. for your original. Please share this with Auburn Duesy attendees.Serious inquiries only please. George Albright,Ocala,Fla. cell 352 843 1624 email gnalbright@gmail.com Edited August 18, 2010 by George Albright (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Albright Posted August 18, 2010 Author Share Posted August 18, 2010 Morning Dave: Sorry to dissapoint you,but Jim Hoe only used the White truck transmissions,NOT the engine! No White truck engine was ever mounted in a Duesy. Thanks,George Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldIHtruck Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 These White truck transmissions are readily available. That price is about 8x too much...Post a want ad in 'Wheels of Time' magazine or 'Double Clutch' Magazine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Albright Posted November 22, 2010 Author Share Posted November 22, 2010 Thanks for the tip on places to post a wanted ad. The transmission sold the first day for full price. Sincerely George email gnalbright@gmail.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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