1941 Chevy Truck 3 Speed - HELP
I am in the process of recreating a race car from the Denver, CO area in the 50's. The car/truck started life (circa 1951) as a 1936 Chevy truck, got a hopped up 1940 4 main motor and a 1941 3spd truck trans. In 1952 the cab was removed, the motor was moved back 25% of the wheel base, a 34 chevy roadster body was shortened and put on the chassis. Around 1954 it got a real Wayne 12 port motor. It dominated drag racing in these parts until 1959 when it was retired/parked. The motor is being built, and I've rounded up a chassis and body parts.
But I need a transmission. From what I understand a 1941 Truck 3 speed is a top shift and has roller bearings instead of bushings. I need some help figuring out if there are other years that are the same, or where to find one. What will interchange. I'd like to use the 1936 truck clutch/brake pedal setup too. It appears that a GM 839257 bellhousing will fit the later motor and has provisions for the pedal assembly. Any help is greatly appreciated.
-Mike
