QuestionQUESTION: I hav a 1955 first cires Chevy Pu. I have a trany Overdrive
with a 235 engine will I need to change the rear end as well.
Murrial Walker
ANSWER: my first response would be no....
You will not need to change the rearend.
You will probable need to have a new drive shaft made The new trans will definitely be a different length.
Please send me more info
Trans type and year(what did it come out of)
rear end gear and type... a
and any more info you can find.
Let me know and I will help you more
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QUESTION: Thanks for the info. Here are some no. for the overdrive,that is on a 3 speed 1954 chevy transmission. 1-5 GM 19 RI Oh-IA Wg Div 3743368 A289. I don't know what I am looking for the determine what make the transmission is.
Murrial Walker
AnswerYour 235 motor is not a high horsepower motor, so we do not need to worry about any damage from that.
Again, everything seem to be in order.
Refer back to my first response about the drive shaft.
I have one more suggestion for you..
I would go to a local car show and talk to an owner of a 1955 Chevy. There is always at least one or two at every show. I know fro past experience that car show people are always happy to talk about their cars. Good luck let me know if I can help
Here is a great web site ALL about 1955 to 1957 Chevy's
http://www.trifive.com/forums/
