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Im looking at a 3 speed with overdrive and was curious what ya'll think would be its worth? How much should I be willing to go up to? It a 1958 3 speed with overdrive, so I thought that would be perfect for my truck. I was thinking of up to $200.

Sounds about right. One thing about these is the parts are hard to find.

Which parts do you mean? I would think it would bolt right up to the bellhousing, all I would need to do is shorten the drive shaft.

parts like the solenoid, kick down switch, and any internals if it needs any repair ... shouldn't have to change anything, it's a direct bolt in replacement ... and FYI "C-3200" doesn't apply to the TF series, the C and K designations started in the 60's, the truck is a "3B" [long 1/2T] 3200

Bill

Bill is correct, the main transmission parts are readly available the problem is finding the parts for the OD or the rear section of the trans. Like the solenoid, govener, or internal parts. The kick down switch you can use any momentary contact switch that can be adapted to the carb. I have found that you can repair the govener, the big issue is the solenoid.
Tom

All I can say is that you are going to love it. I now have 7 years on a '62 3sp+od, non-sychro 1st gear. Cruise easily @ 70-75 mph, good fuel mileage..........(.70 X 3.90 = 2.73 final drive in 3rd od)

Bell Housings, kick down switches, solenoids, non-synchro 1st gear?? I am getting confused, is this topic about manual, or automatic transmissions? :confused:

John

John - this topic is about the manual overdrive trans, all of which pre ~1968 had no 1st gear synchro, and all of which require ways to control engagement/disengagement of the OD function - specifically the solenoid and kickdown sw

Bill

Well I bid on it and did not meet the reserve(which I don't understand why people make a reserve anyways. If you want a minimum price then set that as the starting bid? Right?) So I didn't win because of that. It would be sweet to have it I know, I would save so much on gas and be able to get around alot faster. Well see what happens.

If you don't get the trannie, they do pop up at the swap meets. I've bought 2 of them at 2 different swap meets over the years, and could have got a 3rd one when I got that 2nd one. Don't limit yourself to just truck versions. They were very popular in passenger cars, too. Same transmission, the only difference I can see is the speedo gear is set up for 4.10s instead of 3.90.

55-65 are non syncro, 66-69 are Saginaw full syncro units.
Just get the most complete one you can. Sometimes you can get lucky and everything works. I have repaired many solenoids and govenors and aftermarket electrical components are available. Lots of info on this site about this subject.
Fred