1958 Gyromatic

[DakotaFrank]

There is a 1958 Dodge 1/2-ton Pickup on barnfinds for sale with Gyromatic.   The description in the listing does not accurately describe the operation of a Gyromatic as I understand it, but not too far off.  I thought all of the fluid drive and semiautomatic transmissions were phased out before 58. 
Thanks!

Edited December 8, 2022 by DakotaFrank

[DakotaFrank]

Any one know if this listing is correct?

[Dodgeb4ya]

1953 was really the end of the Dodge Gyro-Matic transmission cars and trucks AFAIK.

 

[kencombs]

 Not a factory install for sure, but since the truck isn't original it is possible that it was installed by a previous owner.   The pics aren't clear enough under the hood to see if there is wiring for it at the carb.

[DakotaFrank]

Thanks 

[greg g]

Seems to me her history is a mystery.   The semi auto in the truck was called a truck o matic with fender badges proclaiming it.  If it is a semi automatic it's probably a retro fit by a previous owner.

Nice looking ride though.  Would be interesting to do some detective work to see what's really up with the drive train. Also the 58 230s were rated for more hp in 58 The description also further blurs the picture by tossing in an overdrive reference.