Re: [FWDLK] 3 speed manual trans question

Talking about Chrysler manual trannys - In the latest Old Cars Weekly paper dated Jan 12, 2006, there is an article about the ’61 Chrysler 300-G with the 3-speed manual transmission. According to article only 40 were built with this tranny and only 4 were known to exist until a fellow named John Lyons from upstate NY found a fifth one. He now owns/owned 2 of them. Article goes on to say that he recently sold the car to another 300 club member and restoration of this rare car is well underway. Article shows a picture of shift handle being floor-mounted. Car was found in Stanfordville, NY where it was parked for more than 30 years.

Fins59 - John Z

Mosinee, Wisconsin

1959 Plymouth Sport Fury

1959 Plymouth Fury

"If It's New PLYMOUTH's Got It"

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Subject: [FWDLK] 3 speed manual trans question

Hello to all and to all a good Mopar year !

Talking about my ’61 Chrysler Newport with factory 3 speed manual transmission: I’d like to swap out that clunky unit for a later 4 speed manual transmission. Can anyone offer any advice ? Is there are specific kind, or type, of later transmission to look for ? Is there anything that will just bolt right in ? what about the trans-mounted emergency brake – will I have to eliminate that and put later brakes on the rear end ?

Help – any advice appreciated !

John Hertog

Sag Harbor NY