1929 DeSoto transmission replacement

[skips29]

Looking for information on a transmission that retains the floor shift like my 1929 DeSoto but gets mated to a 1952 dodge 6 engine.

[dpollo]

The engine is somewhat irrelevant.  It is the bell housing which must match the transmission,

My choice would be the 35 to 39 trans with a bell housing from that era as well.  These will fit a 52 engine.

[skips29]

Thank you very much. I'll look for that combination. Hope i can find it.

I tried the bell housing and trans. from my 29 but the flywheel wouldn't fit. 

So now i have both the trans from my 29 and the 52 plus bell housings!

[dpollo]

The 35 to 39 trans has a shift tower which overhangs the bell housing  .  these housings were used  on some Plymouths for several years after 39

 but the transmission 35-39 needs this housing.

 

You also need to consider where the pedals will mount.   The pedals from 35 - 38 fasten to a plate which bolts to the frame and includes the master cylinder mount.

Dodge and Plymouth used different clutch release linkages  so keep components matching if you can.

[classiccarjack]

 

Hi Skip, I had this saved...  I hope this helps.