I am currently in the process of restoring a 1930 Chrysler Imperial two door convertible. Unfortunately the rear axle has a painfully low gear set, 4.90-1. I'm looking for either a high speed Crown & Pinion or the entire axle with a higher ratio set of gears.

Also, while the transmission housing fits, it is not the correct one for this car.

I'd very much appreciate any leads on obtaining these items.

Thanks very much !!!

BC_Copper

i am parting a 26 chrysler ... is the rearend the same??
is there a tag or something to tell what ratio it has?
thanks
doug
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sumgmario@aol.com

I have NO idea. The closest I can come that from the little working knowledge I have, the '29 and '30 were pretty much if not completely the same.

So... if a '26 matches the '29, we'd be in business, but I won't hold my breath...

Copper

i think you are correct, my 26 uses the belt type brakes (shoes on the outside of the drum ) and has a splined wheel mounting design, whereas i believe the later car uses regular lug bolts..??
i may be wrong, i am new the this game..

IT looks like the later chrysler 8 3/4 with the dropout center section.. do you think the dropouts would interchange even though the housings are probably different??

Is this an 80 series six cyl or an early CG eight cyl?