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You NEED a 58 or later T-86 O/D CAR (not truck) transmission. Period.
Yes, MAYBE something else COULD be cobbled into a workable alternative, but why go that "maybe" route and risk frustration and wasted time and money???
It's not wrong to suggest that a TRUCK T-86 "COULD" work because they are of the same "Family" (the T-86 family). But they were modified in different ways to accomodate the service and the installation they were expected to see. Truth is, "T-86" isn't very defining. T-86s were used in Fords and Ramblers too, yet I doubt any of them would be bolt-on ready to run in a Stude.
Heck, there's FIVE different part numbered T-86O/D trannies listed for '58 thru 64 V8 cars! While these would ALL look alike externally, there's differences in the gear ratios to attain the IDEAL performance with the rear axle they were intended to be paired with OR, in some cases the duty they might be expected to see.
That said, I think any of them would do fine for what you expect from your wagon. Anyone here wanna educate me otherwise? I don't wanna be offering up wrong info.
Prior to 1958, the cars used a 2-piece driveshaft that hooked up to the tranny in a totally different way. This means earlier trannys are not going to accept your current driveshaft - period.
I wish I had one to sell you. I don't. In fact, the only such tranny I have here at the moment is one that's in a running car.
There was one in a wrecking yard about 80 miles from me that I've needled myself about not saving, but they want $100 for it and I have to get in the dirt to free it from where it's trapped. [:I]
Miscreant adrift in
the BerStuda Triangle
1957 Transtar 1/2ton
1960 Larkvertible V8
1958 Provincial wagon
1953 Commander coupe
]You NEED a 58 or later T-86 O/D CAR (not truck) transmission. Period.
Yes, MAYBE something else COULD be cobbled into a workable alternative, but why go that "maybe" route and risk frustration and wasted time and money???
It's not wrong to suggest that a TRUCK T-86 "COULD" work because they are of the same "Family" (the T-86 family). But they were modified in different ways to accomodate the service and the installation they were expected to see. Truth is, "T-86" isn't very defining. T-86s were used in Fords and Ramblers too, yet I doubt any of them would be bolt-on ready to run in a Stude.
Heck, there's FIVE different part numbered T-86O/D trannies listed for '58 thru 64 V8 cars! While these would ALL look alike externally, there's differences in the gear ratios to attain the IDEAL performance with the rear axle they were intended to be paired with OR, in some cases the duty they might be expected to see.
That said, I think any of them would do fine for what you expect from your wagon. Anyone here wanna educate me otherwise? I don't wanna be offering up wrong info.
Prior to 1958, the cars used a 2-piece driveshaft that hooked up to the tranny in a totally different way. This means earlier trannys are not going to accept your current driveshaft - period.
I wish I had one to sell you. I don't. In fact, the only such tranny I have here at the moment is one that's in a running car.
There was one in a wrecking yard about 80 miles from me that I've needled myself about not saving, but they want $100 for it and I have to get in the dirt to free it from where it's trapped. [:I]
Miscreant adrift in
the BerStuda Triangle
1957 Transtar 1/2ton
1960 Larkvertible V8
1958 Provincial wagon
1953 Commander coupe
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