My 59 is running 3:38 gears. Im running the 235 as well with a granny low. I still take off in second. I only use 1st when I am towning my trailer and its full.

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Good luck. Got my stuff from patricks


1959 Chevy Apache 3100/ 283 TBI / 4L60E

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