I picked up a 51 pickup to build for my wife. she is very fond of the looks of those old trucks. I already have decided to keep it a low HP six because she doesn't particularly enjoy driving any of my faster stuff, she just wants to cruise. My question is transmissions. My first thought was to get a complete 235/three speed drive train.
I have not driven any old three speed trucks but I have to guess they are real truck transmissions, long throws, stiff clutches etc... is that correct.Diane has always driven stick cars but they have been late model Japanese stuff. I have a Muncie laying around as well as a couple TH autos. would my best bet be using a more modern 250 inline with one of those and just fabbing up mounts or can I use a more modern tranny with a 235 saving the older look. Any guidance would be appreciated as this is a totally new world for me.
Thanks
Greg