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Jan 2, 2011 | 09:37 PM

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Shorty 66

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I believe I have ALL the parts you need. Includung the tranny. I parted out a 67 F100. I have all the switches solenoids, and wiring harness, and all complete. Let me know what all your looking for.

Jan 2, 2011 | 09:46 PM

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nvrgrwup

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Hey Shorty, thanks for the reply. I have a tranny but it needs some work. That is all I have at this point. I would be interested in the whole bunch you have if I can manage it. What kind of shape is the stuff in, where are you located and do you know what you need to have out of it? Do you have some specifics on the trans? Like #s and stuff? Thanks Russ

Jan 5, 2011 | 04:59 PM

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nvrgrwup

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T-85 overdrive

Hey Shorty 66, did you figure out any more info on those parts off your "67"? You're welcome to shoot me an e-mail if you would like. rivendell427@msn.com Thanks Russ

Jan 7, 2011 | 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by nvrgrwup

Hey NumberDummy, he was at Dunton in Santa Ana until he got mad and left. I wasn't working at the rental yard then but I think he went to Anaheim, and the name of the dealership escapes me now. His last name was one of those ski's. We affectionately called him "Pollack".

Update: I spoke with Ed Olson, parts manager at Horizon Ford in Seattle WA (Ed is FTE sponsor PartsGuyEd.com). Ed's dad was the parts manager at Dutton Ford.

Andy Sagorski is Ed's Godfather.

Jan 7, 2011 | 09:11 PM

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nvrgrwup

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Wow, talk about a small world. Did he say that Andy was still alive? I will try to contact him in any case (Ed) and talk about old times. By the way, thanks for the decode on my "64", I will try to look for some identification on that headliner and maybe send a picture. It looks SO original and is in the five piece config. you described. Not homemade to be sure. Thanks again for the update ND. I looked up Crenshaw Ford and saw that they had closed. Great old building. What a shame. Were they always at that location and was the building anything else before? Thanks again, Russ.

Jan 7, 2011 | 09:37 PM

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Wow, talk about a small world. Did he say that Andy was still alive? I will try to contact him in any case (Ed) and talk about old times. By the way, thanks for the decode on my "64", I will try to look for some identification on that headliner and maybe send a picture. It looks SO original and is in the five piece config. you described. Not homemade to be sure. Thanks again for the update ND.

I looked up Crenshaw Ford and saw that they had closed. Great old building. What a shame. Were they always at that location and was the building anything else before? Thanks again, Russ.

Andy is alive and kickin' .. he stopped by Ed's dad's place recently.

Crenshaw Motors was at 5311 Crenshaw Blvd from 1939 thru 2009, then Ford closed it down by revoking the franchise. It seems the new owner was pulling some shenigans inre to Warranty claims.

When I worked there, Crenshaw had the 3rd largest stock of parts on the planet. Hard times began in the late 90's, the store was sold several times, the parts inventory was cut down to nothing.

Without parts sales (the dealership never sold many cars, the service dept was a joke), the store fell on hard times. The Streamline Moderne showroom was just torn down, so I've heard.

The former Ford Dealer (originally Frost & French-then Stubby Stubblefield-who was a 3/4 midget dirt track racer), was at 5457 Crenshaw Blvd. The building is still there and is where Adee Plumbing & Heating is located.

Do you recall their TV commercials? Their catch phrase is: Adee do!

To contact Andy, send a message to Ed Olson: parts@horizonford.com

Jan 10, 2011 | 10:42 PM

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militos

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HI htere my amigos, I found instructions and bunch of good information about the T-85 Overdrive while I was reading this tread.

here is the Link:

The Borg-Warner Overdrive Transmission Explained- FORDification.com

I think every one that have an Overdrive (T-85) should read this.

thanks , and Happy new year every one.

I'll keep my 3 on the tree with the overdrive in my truck, I allready experienced somecrazynes,,of the engine breaking,,ha,haha,ha, is hela of crazy.

I start to love this truck,,,,just the weather don't let me do to much to it right now and that drives me nuts.

Asta la vista.

Jan 10, 2011 | 11:01 PM

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nvrgrwup

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Hey Militos, thanks for the link. Some great info there. I haven't finished reading it all yet but I will for sure. I just love the way they operate if driven properly, which I have not done in the past. Looking for a second chance!! Keep your truck for sure and when I get started on mine I will post some pics and description. There is a similar article at the Hemmings Motor News website on the T-85. Worth reading. Buenos noches, Russ.