Vince76 Posted March 8, 2020 Share Posted March 8, 2020 I recently picked up a 36 Nash 400 sedan. It has an overdrive transmission. My question is, did they all come thru with the overdrive or was it an option? Any insight would be greatly appreciated. Vincent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty_OToole Posted March 9, 2020 Share Posted March 9, 2020 Overdrive was an option and not a very common one at that. Most car makers bought their transmissions from an outside supplier like Warner. It was the transmission specialists who made the overdrive transmissions. They were available as optional equipment on most cars from the early thirties to the 1960s. After that 4 speed and 5 speed transmissions were the rule. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince76 Posted March 9, 2020 Author Share Posted March 9, 2020 I knew that about most cars but wasn't sure about the Nash. I guess I should take the cover off and see what it looks like inside. I wonder if there are any Nash folks out there looking for this transmission. The car itself is too far gone to restore. Vincent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty_OToole Posted March 10, 2020 Share Posted March 10, 2020 These days a lot of people want overdrive transmissions. Prewar cars are geared very low and are uncomfortable at today's highway speeds. Overdrive makes them a little less nerve wracking on long drives. You should not have any trouble finding a buyer although, Nash is not the most popular car out there so it may take a little time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fleek Posted March 10, 2020 Share Posted March 10, 2020 might post this in the AMC forum on down from this general forum. There are a few Nash people that check in there that may have info or know someone needing it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince76 Posted March 10, 2020 Author Share Posted March 10, 2020 I think I might wait until I have it out and look inside before I post it in the AMC forum 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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