Hudsy Wudsy Posted November 12, 2018 Share Posted November 12, 2018 This ad was listed two days ago on C/L - Madison, WI. It would be hard to beat the price: https://madison.craigslist.org/pts/d/1938-chrysler-transmission/6745645114.html Came out of 1938 2dr business coupe, it is an overdrive trans. Looking for a BEST OFFER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 (edited) I wonder if this would fit my 1938 Plymouth coupe? Shipping would be a bear. Edited November 14, 2018 by GregLaR (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hudsy Wudsy Posted November 13, 2018 Author Share Posted November 13, 2018 I'd be very surprised if it didn't fit. If you get to dealing with the man, try to get the original overdrive cable if possible. It's one of those things that rodders throw away. You could easily substitute something else for it, but original is nice. As far as I know, the only thing you would have to do is install it and the cable, plus shorten your drive shaft accordingly. I paid four hundred for one last year and counted my self lucky. With such a low price to begin with, you can afford to pay the man to help in the shipping process. Maybe he could get it to a Greyhound Bus depot in Madison... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uptowndodge Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 Come on Greg, sound like a rookie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 Thank you for that valuable comment. I'm not in the habit of buying used parts and shipping them halfway across the country without first determining if they will fit my car. Perhaps I don't have your level of expertise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACK M Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 When I was parting a 37 Desoto a few years back the guy that came and got the tranny was putting it in a like year Plymouth if I am remembering correctly. A direct fit I couldn't say, but he didn't want the bell housing. But he did take the driveline. As for shipping, if it were strapped to a pallet your best bet would be Fastenal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 sent contact to seller. Waiting for reply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hudsy Wudsy Posted November 14, 2018 Author Share Posted November 14, 2018 37 minutes ago, GregLaR said: sent contact to seller. Waiting for reply. Greg, I'd gladly offer to play a role in shipping it to you, but Madison is about five hours east of me here in MPLS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 Thank you Huds, I understand. Appreciate the thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 Still no reply. Maybe it has sold already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hudsy Wudsy Posted November 15, 2018 Author Share Posted November 15, 2018 Greg, you might keep in mind, when you do find one, that an overdrive will increase the value of your car a great deal. I know that you aren't necessarily thinking abut selling your coupe now, but it's a thought to keep in mind when evaluating the expense of buying an overdrive when one comes along. I think that most guys would agree with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uptowndodge Posted November 16, 2018 Share Posted November 16, 2018 Perhaps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spinneyhill Posted November 16, 2018 Share Posted November 16, 2018 On 11/14/2018 at 9:13 AM, GregLaR said: I wonder if this would fit my 1938 Plymouth coupe? The Hollander 1952 doesn't indicate it will interchange. There are no dodges given, such as changing bell housing or drive shaft. Another Automotive Interchangeability document dated 1942 does not indicated it will interchange either. Proceed with caution! This looks like a centrifugal OD. Does it have a kickdown? I can't see a solenoid so I doubt it. I had something similar in my Studebaker and it was OK but difficult to get back into normal drive - i.e. you slow down below 20 mph and it will drop out when you lift off the loud pedal. I suppose if you get it for a good price including shipping it might be worth a punt, but for my money I would look for a 1939 onwards with the kickdown or 1942 or so on with the governor as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hudsy Wudsy Posted November 16, 2018 Author Share Posted November 16, 2018 Unfortunately, a '39 or later overdrive trans is a side shift model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 16, 2018 Share Posted November 16, 2018 Thanks for the red flag Spinneyhill. This is exactly the reason I asked (apparently like a rookie) if it would fit my car. At a quick visual it does look similar, but I'd hate to go to the trouble of landing it here and then finding out it won't work/fit properly. Appreciate you checking that interchange. Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spinneyhill Posted November 16, 2018 Share Posted November 16, 2018 4 hours ago, Hudsy Wudsy said: Unfortunately, a '39 or later overdrive trans is a side shift model. Do any of them still have a removable top? They could perhaps have a gear lever reinstated in them? Some Studebaker gearboxes were like that; they just covered off the hole in the top and attached the shifting levers to the side. But then Studebaker gearboxes were on their side so the floor could be lowered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uptowndodge Posted November 16, 2018 Share Posted November 16, 2018 Perhaps #2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hudsy Wudsy Posted November 16, 2018 Author Share Posted November 16, 2018 Greg and Spinney, I also listed a '39 Overdrive trans for sale here in Minnesota. I'll include a link to the Craigslist ad here: https://marshall.craigslist.org/pts/d/1939-chrysler-royal-motor-and/6720894420.html There is one photo that includes a view of the top of the transmission, but I can't quite see clearly enough to make a determination. I know that others are using the earlier style overdrive. I'm sure that they would be glad to discuss the matter. If you don't mind, Greg, I'm going to post an inquiry on the more heavily trafficked general Chrysler forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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