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Technical Gm open drive conversions available

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by wheeltramp brian, Dec 30, 2025 at 9:08 AM.

  1. wheeltramp brian
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    wheeltramp brian, Dec 30, 2025 at 9:08 AM
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    Clever IMG_5140.jpeg IMG_5141.jpeg IMG_5142.jpeg IMG_5143.jpeg IMG_5144.jpeg IMG_5145.jpeg
     
    Johnny Gee, Dec 30, 2025 at 9:49 AM
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    Thanks for posting the pictures.
     
    wheeltramp brian, Dec 30, 2025 at 10:05 AM
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    Great idea, I've always wondered why these weren't available.
     
    brokedownbiker, Dec 30, 2025 at 11:23 AM
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  5. gimpyshotrods
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    A grand, to keep the mediocre 3-speed.
     
    gimpyshotrods, Dec 30, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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  6. fastcar1953
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    Why wont a modern transmission work ? I put a 5 speed behind my 235. A lot less than a grand
     
    fastcar1953, Dec 30, 2025 at 5:32 PM
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    Yeah, why would anyone want that? If you are going open drive a later 3 speed would be easy and synchro first and can be made to work with the stock shifter. Personally I think the torque tube with 3.55 gears is the way to go….
     
    Moriarity, Dec 30, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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  8. firstinsteele
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    I just went with a 3.36 in my Buick. Same transmission a d torque tube.
    It LIKES 80 mph.

    Ben
     
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    that's a lot of money. :confused:
     
    49ratfink, Dec 30, 2025 at 7:34 PM
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    Another good product with no market to buy it.
     
    BJR, Dec 30, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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