Overdrive Questions

[leadheavy52]

I have searched, but unfortunately have not come up with much information, so I once again must turn to the gurus.

 

I have a chance to snag an Overdrive from a 1948 Plymouth. It's local and only $300.  Would this fit in my '52 Suburban and are there ways to make it work if it's not an straight bolt up? If so, what should I look for to ensure it is a decent buy? 

 

-Austin

[9 foot box]

Buy it before it's gone.I would.My P15 has a 52 Dodge overdrive. I changed the pilot shaft and a fast second gear change.Bolted right up.If it don't work for you, I'll buy it,then you wont have it cluttering up the place.

 

[Silverdome]

Overdrive was not an option in 1948 but it was in 1952, so I would think you should have no problem other than possibly shifter linkage which you would use your original linkage I believe.

[MarkAubuchon]

agreed, look for the heavy duty clutch and pressure plate when you make the switch

[JOHN EDGE]

It’s the best option you can do to improve the drivability I had everything in place to install a 5 speed trans but once I got the overdrive trans figured out I knew I was keeping it. 

[leadheavy52]

I bought the overdrive unit. It’s the right one, being the R10G-1. I have all the necessary electronics and linkage to make it work. Overall, it seems like a good deal and I am excited to better the highway ability of my car. Thanks for all the input! 

[pflaming]

The overdrive offers some very nice options, third and over on the highway the most obvious. In my experiences, I grew up with overdrives, second and over is nearly as nice especially in mountainous driving or mid range traffic speed. Good choice and best to you?