4 SPD Lark

[lumpy]

Just curious ..What was the first year for a factory 4 speed lark?

[Studebakercenteroforegon]

1962.............

[StudeRich]

FYI: Chevrolet had the Borg Warner T-10 4 Speed in 1961, and Ford had them in 1962.

This Ford Case availability allowed the '63 and '64 Studes. to use the Standard Stude. 3 Speed Clutch Housing that Studebaker Cast to mount it, instead of the weird, "Special" Chevy Case bolt pattern Clutch Housing that HAD to be used on '61 Hawks & All '62's.

[lumpy]

Hey Rich , I understand the different bellhousing patterns on the Stude 4 spds, But didn't chevy start using the T10 on the 57 Vettes?

[StudeRich]

Maybe so, I only know about CARS! As in Impala SS 409's, BelAires etc.!

[Dick Steinkamp]

1959 Chevrolet passenger cars had an optional T10 4 speed...

http://www.348-409.com/1959factpage.html

[SScopelli]

Here is a build sheet for a 62 Daytona 4 Speed.

[wwogg]

From what I've read, 1961 was the first 4-speed Lark. Never seen one, though.

[studegary]

From what I've read, 1961 was the first 4-speed Lark. Never seen one, though.

Available on 1961 Hawk, not Lark.

[wwogg]

My mistake, studegary. You are absolutely right.

[lumpy]

Well heck....there goes my plan of passing off the 59 as a rare factory 4spd

[ratfink396]

Very timely thread! I just bought a '60 Lark, 259, 3 speed T86 E-1T stick shift trans; Will any of the later Stude 4 speeds be a direct bolt in with my clutch & bell housing? If so, what years & models? I would really like a 4 speed! Thanks in advance! DAN

[lumpy]

Mine's got a chevy in it but theres lots of guys on here that can answer your question

[ratfink396]

What trans did you use, Lumpy?

[lumpy]

I used a muncie m20 but you will need something more stude specific. I probably should have been more clear, My lark has a 327 chevy engine in it. Hoping StudeRich will chime in he's a wealth of stude interchange info