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| | | | Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 110 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 110 | I was able to find an overdrive transmission out of a `55 210 for my `59 1/2 ton pick up. Got the stock rebuilt 235 and the trans dropped back into the frame today. My linkage arms from my column shift 3 speed don't seem right.
What is the right set-up for me?
1959 Shortbed stepside 1/2 ton project ![[Linked Image from i236.photobucket.com]](http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff117/olddaze/Chevy%20truck%20project/photobucket-4342-1325944221019.jpg) ![[Linked Image from i236.photobucket.com]](http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff117/olddaze/Chevy%20truck%20project/20131020_154946.jpg) | | | | | Joined: May 2006 Posts: 8,351 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2006 Posts: 8,351 | You'll need to swap the the side cover and shift arms from the original 3 speed from your truck to the overdrive transmission, as there are some differences. The side plates are a direct interchange.
Bill Burmeister
| | | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,097 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,097 | While you have both side covers off look at the 2-3 shift fork. It is a common wear point and can cause shifting and popping out of gear problems. Use the best one or try to locate a new one.
Fred
1956 3100 Pickup/Red/350/3sp OD/PS/Disc Brakes
1957 Bel Air Sport Coupe/Red/355/TH350/PS/Disc Brakes
2017 Silverado LT Single Cab SB/Black/5.3/6 Speed Trans
1947 Willys CJ2A w/F-Head engine
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