Nick,

Got a picture of what those bands look like? Mine is a (probable) Muncie, 1957-ish, 3-speed non-synchro first, R10 OD. I have a "synchro drum" that slides on the main, with brass-looking tapered ends that fit the synchros rings on either end.

assembly

Front end

Back end



That sound like what you are talking about?

Jim

1957 Chevrolet 3100 Stepside
235, 3-speed w/OD
In the Stovebolt Gallery