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I have recently taken over the completion of a 41 Ford Van. It was used as a Railroad Express Delivery van. It has been had a complete frame off restoration and is mostly complete. I am focusing on getting it running and being able to use it in local parades and events. The truck belongs to the Yakima Valley Rail & Steam Museum in Top*****h, WA. After adding an electric fuel pump and an electric fan for cooling, I've dealt with most running issues. The issue that I would Like to address now is the transmission. The truck originally came with a 3 speed top loader (#78-7006). This is unsuitable for use in parades due to not having a low enough 1st gear. What I need help with is finding the proper transmission and any additional parts in order to convert to a 4 speed, low 1st gear transmission. I would like to keep as much of the setup the same as the original but am not adverse to making some minor alterations if needed. I would like to keep the top loader look if possible.
Any help would be greatly appreciated
Arcdancer
I have recently taken over the completion of a 41 Ford Van. It was used as a Railroad Express Delivery van. It has been had a complete frame off restoration and is mostly complete. I am focusing on getting it running and being able to use it in local parades and events. The truck belongs to the Yakima Valley Rail & Steam Museum in Top*****h, WA. After adding an electric fuel pump and an electric fan for cooling, I've dealt with most running issues. The issue that I would Like to address now is the transmission. The truck originally came with a 3 speed top loader (#78-7006). This is unsuitable for use in parades due to not having a low enough 1st gear. What I need help with is finding the proper transmission and any additional parts in order to convert to a 4 speed, low 1st gear transmission. I would like to keep as much of the setup the same as the original but am not adverse to making some minor alterations if needed. I would like to keep the top loader look if possible.
Any help would be greatly appreciated
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Welcome! What a great project - that would be very cool to see. Try to post pics when you can! 
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