Dpsmith 11 Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 Does anyone have experience in fitting an overdrive to 1927+ Stutz? Link to post Share on other sites
Matt Harwood 11,896 Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 Are Stutzes torque tube or open driveshaft? That will be the most significant issue. Open driveshaft, no problem, do it in your driveway. Torque tube requires significant modifications and the help of a good machine shop. Either way, I recommend a Gear Vendors unit. Costs more up front, costs less later when it doesn't break. Difficulty of installation of any type of overdrive is similar. Do a search on this forum--there are more than a few detailed installations on a variety of cars, including my own 1929 Cadillac, that you can draw from. More details on your specific car would be very helpful. Link to post Share on other sites
Dpsmith 11 Posted July 12, 2019 Author Share Posted July 12, 2019 1927 Stutz AA Vertical Eight. Open driveshaft. Link to post Share on other sites
stutzl6 20 Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 Hi its not on road I installed a rts top loader ford 1984 trans in my 1930 Stutz 4 dr cov. 4 speed with overdrive, have 4.25 rear ratio should do 70 mpr. Did not hsve to change the drive shaft. stutzl6 Link to post Share on other sites
Dpsmith 11 Posted July 12, 2019 Author Share Posted July 12, 2019 I have been thinking of that option as well. Did you have to make an adapter plate or new bell-housing? Is the shifter in roughly the same place as the stock one? Photos would be great! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
alsancle 4,723 Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 George Holman is making high speed gears. That is a better idea. Link to post Share on other sites
Dpsmith 11 Posted July 12, 2019 Author Share Posted July 12, 2019 Thanks - I will contact George. Link to post Share on other sites
edinmass 11,251 Posted July 13, 2019 Share Posted July 13, 2019 Have a set of high speed gears in our 33. Work great. Link to post Share on other sites
stutzl6 20 Posted July 13, 2019 Share Posted July 13, 2019 The bell housing is from a1929 Blackhawk I shorten the out put shaft 6 in and made a hub to install Stutz brake drum . Cast a bracket for the brake band. Welled 3 round block for the Stutz brake handle. stutzl6 Link to post Share on other sites
stutzl6 20 Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 DPsmith Edinmass said for you to get 3.8 gear set, I think1927 small bore engine 650 700 20 tires 3.8 gear you will shift on hills, good on flat roads. I got a set of 3.8 for my 1934 sedan with dv and 750 18 tires that's a good combo. stutzl6 Link to post Share on other sites
Otahuhu 11 Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 Hello Stutz16 Can you post some photo,s of your assembly of the four speed conversion to your Stutz Thanks Len Link to post Share on other sites
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