Sorry, I've been away for awhile.  During the layoff, I sold my 55 Fairlane so I could concentrate on my 55 Ranch Wagon.  Life's a little easier when you can focus your time, energy and $$ on a single project!!     I'm currently running a 3 spd OD behind the original Y-Block but the electrical circuit was so buggered up I decided to disable it.  While the T-Handle under the dash does look cool, I really have no desire to get the OD operating again.  Mechanically the tranny is fine.  I'd almost leave it as is except that I'm turning about 2800 RPM in 3rd gear at 50 mph.  I don't want to run the old 272 any harder than necessary.  Are there any 3 or 4 speed non OD trannys that would swap right in or is there some wizardy required?  I have no problem with cutting a hole in the floor for a shifter if necessary. 

As always, thanks for your time.

Best,

A.J.

South Jersey

SMSgt USAF Retired 
1955 Ford Ranch Wagon & a couple of old guitars...Life's Good!