Transmission ??

[Carl Purdy]

Striped out a wrecked 56 Commander today for parts for my 2 56 Commanders. The motor was gone but in the trunk was a radiator which fits and a transmission. on the side under the shifting levers it has
GM 20 3743368 K117 Did Studebaker use GM transmission?


7G-Q1 49 2R12 10G-F5 56B-D4 56B-F2

[StudeRich]

NEVER! [:0] Not even on '65-'66 with Chev. Engines!


StudeRich at Studebakers Northwest -Ferndale,WA

[Carl Purdy]

Thanks for the quick response. I didn't think they did but you never know. Some more stuff to go to the swap meet.


7G-Q1 49 2R12 10G-F5 56B-D4 56B-F2

[bob40]

Saginaw 3 speed used between 1958 and 1963.
If it's O.D. equipped they can be worth $250-$350

[Carl Purdy]

quote:Originally posted by bob40

Saginaw 3 speed used between 1958 and 1963.
If it's O.D. equipped they can be worth $250-$350

It's a plane 3 speed. No OD


7G-Q1 49 2R12 10G-F5 56B-D4 56B-F2

[jnormanh]

quote:Originally posted by StudeRich

NEVER! [:0] Not even on '65-'66 with Chev. Engines!


StudeRich at Studebakers Northwest -Ferndale,WA

Saginaw/Muncie aren't GM?

[Roscomacaw]

All I've EVER seen in Stude cars are Borg-Warner units - stick OR auto!

1957 Transtar 1/2ton
1963 Cruiser
1960 Larkvertible V8
1958 Provincial wagon
1953 Commander coupe
1957 President two door

[StudeRich]

quote:Originally posted by jnormanh

Saginaw/Muncie aren't GM?

Of course they are, but the question is: Quote: "Did Studebaker use GM transmission?" unquote.