Originally Posted by jorb
I think the truck was originally built at the factory with a Hydra-Matic transmission.
Because of the riveted on ears on the frame, for the removable cross member to service the Hydra-Matic transmission.
If this is the same TRUCK at sometime in the life of the truck the drive train was changed.
It now has a 4 speed tranny.

As you can clearly see the toe board is arched.
No gas pedal on toe board, but is on tranny service panel.
And the push button start switch above headlight switch.
Only Hydra-Matic trucks came with these features.

The owner may not know he has a Hydra-Matic Cab and frame.


Indeed that is the same truck! Nice detective work.

And you're right, the owner did not even know that the cab or frames were different for Hydra-Matic trucks. smile

This kind of information is priceless. I love this place.

Last edited by locogringo; 10/02/2015 4:14 AM.
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