Transmission id #

[53windsor]

I'm looking at a spare m6 (?) Transmission here on the local Craigslist. Is this part# appropriate for a 1953 Windsor?

 

The ad says 49-53 but I thought I better double check. 

[Dodgeb4ya]

Gotta see a couple whole pictures of it...main case # is not enough to properly ID it.

There are three or more styles of side cover reverse levers, brake drum companion U-joint flanges, internal/ external brake drums, back up switch, extension housing etc. 

You need it to match your trans exactly to stay out of swapping parts trouble.

 

[53windsor]

I hoped it would be easy, but we all know how that goes.

Here are the rest of the pics from the ad.

I appreciate the help!

[Sniper]

I am real leery of stuff painted like that one is, spray can rebuild comes to mind.  I'd price it as a core if I was looking at it.

[53windsor]

You're right. I don't _need_ it, and don't feel like it's worth the gamble at this point. But just for fun, can we place a year on this thing?

[Dodgeb4ya]

Looks to be a 1953 Dodge...because of the brake drum ball and trunnion U-joint companion flange.

Next to the side cover is the model of car it came out of and the build date.

Looks like someone used a blue tip torch to cut the shift rod and speedo cable...then a very pretty over done paint job ?

It would fit swapping the brake drum...but...

I'd be very wary of condition.

 

[53windsor]

The cut off Speedo cable was a red flag for sure.

I'm going to pass. Thanks for weighing in.

[DonaldSmith]

"Spray can rebuild" - something like "Lipstick on a Pig"?