Parts want list.1963 Lark

[starliner62]

I am looking for some stuff to enhance Ugly Betty's looks and well being. 1963 Lark Custom 2 door sedan. I am looking for a decent right door since I found out mine weighs at least 150 pounds and is not straight. I'm also looking for a 3 speed OD transmission. I have been fighting with myself over putting a 4 speed, a 5 speed or the OD trans. The simplest and easiest thing would be for me to go with the overdrive. I will also need a right side rocker panel but I can purchase one from Classic.
There is no big rush to get these parts. I plan on going to York next year so I could make arrangements to pick parts up there.
I am also looking for a nice hood.
Thanks

[StudeRich]

You will need to start collecting all of the pieces you need in addition to the Trans. for the conversion.
Kick-down switch
throttle bellcrank with "flipper" lever welded on to kick the kickdown switch
O.D. cable W/handle
O.D. Cable dash mounting bracket
Cable clamping bracket to Trans.
Overdrive wiring harness
shortened or replacement driveshaft
an operational solenoid
an operational governor

[silverhawk]

Although, sometimes it is easier to just mount a toggle switch or "push button" in a non descript place on the dash; such as making it look stock as a cigarette lighter. Just something to consider; I personally don't like the stock kick down switch.

[Da Tinman]

PM sent, I got parts car with all that stuff and we arent using most of it.

[JRoberts]

Although, sometimes it is easier to just mount a toggle switch or "push button" in a non descript place on the dash; such as making it look stock as a cigarette lighter. Just something to consider; I personally don't like the stock kick down switch.

I agree. On my Champ I have an inconspicuous button on the bottom lip of the dash. It works just fine.

[StudeRich]

Overdrive operation without a K/D Switch

(and Dylan I agree. On my Champ I have an inconspicuous button on the bottom lip of the dash. It works just fine.

Since the Kick-down switch controls the momentary "shorting" of the Dist. points for kick-down and the Solenoid up shift operation with FOUR wires, how would you wire a two terminal push button to do all that?

Does the governor circuit still work to auto shift at 28-32 MPH without a kick down switch and it's associated 4 wires?

Sounds like a great way to burn out the expensive, hard to find Solenoid to me.

[starliner62]

Joe Robert's truck has a push button switch mounted on his dash with four wires. I works well.

[JRoberts]

Jamie is correct. The set up in my truck has been there for years with no problems. My previous truck was a 2R6 and it had the same set up with no problems. The switch is a kickdown switch that is hand operated rather than foot operated. The governor circut works as normal.