Model A tranny??

moeh1 · Dec 24, 2004

I'm on the lookout for a Model A car transmission for a stepdown project on my Oliver, anyone have one laying around that they want to part with for a fair price?
Happy Holidays!

bobodu · Dec 24, 2004

There are three on ebay...$172 to $800.....Have you been reading those old Popular Mechanics magizines?? I had a set of build it yourself PM books that must have been from the 40s or 50s and everything they made were from Model As.......those were the days (sigh...)

moeh1 · Dec 24, 2004

Yeah, I bid and lost one last night on Ebay, figured I'd ask around here. I don't really need or want a restored one, I have some mods to do on it after I get it, so I am looking to keep the investment in accordance. The project I have in mind is patterned after a factory-sponsored aftermarket second transmission using the A tranny. The size, HP, ratio, input shaft and clutch arrangement are all good. Its not my idea, came from the Cletrac website... Looks like a great winter project, but I have to locate a tranny first.

BigAl · Dec 24, 2004

Look up a old car club in your area . Try the phone book . If it is not listed , I bet a local auto parts store will know of a car club in your area . Those old car club members know every old part and where there hidden ! I bet you I could fine 10 of them around here if I asked our local club .
Big Al

LBrown59 · Dec 25, 2004

My cousin has the whole model A.
He is the Cousin that with me built the go cart about 50 years ago out of all kinds of parts from several different things.

Not that this helps you with the tranny any - just thought it might be and intresting side note to somebody.

Hope you find the tranny.

BobInMN · Dec 25, 2004

I know this probably won't help you, but, I've got this old truck parked in my grove. I think it is an old 1 ton. The plate on it shows it was last licensed in 1953. I'm thinking it is from the 20's or 30's. There is no information on it that indicates make or model. There isn't an engine in it, but the tranny, rear end, frame, wheels and most of the body is still there. I've been thinking of just scrapping the thing out.

moeh1 · Dec 25, 2004

Bob,
I bet Cleatus would have a ball with some new parts. I really need the A Car tranny, it is a tight fit to shoehorn that into my Oliver, you end up with about a 4" custom driveshaft. I didn't find a local car club yet, but I found a couple online Model A parts listings with trannys in them and have a couple feelers out. Then I have to get a spare bellhousing and start machining and welding.
Merry Xmas!

cleatus · Dec 25, 2004

Moeh1, I can always find something to do with new parts. I hope to find out tommorw about a small skidsteer in need of repower and will check up on a small wheel loader.

Hope everyone has had a great Christmas.

PineRidge · Dec 26, 2004

Marty you may want to check Hemmings. That's where my father used to locate a lot of parts for his 1927 Model A. A trip to Hershey PA in Sept would be productive too, as they have acres and acres of antique car parts at the flea market.

LBrown59 · Dec 26, 2004

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