On Thu, 26 October 2000, "Deve Krehbiel" wrote:
> Deve, I'm not sure if it is true or not, but my wifes
> grandfather told me once that back in 1955 you could
> take your 1st series 3100 into the chevrolet dealer
> and for around $75.00 they would put in a 3:38 ring
> and pinion gear setup. I have no proof of this
> though! I have a 55 1st series 3100, and even though
> I have never checked, it is supposed to be original.
> I can cruise down the interstste @ 65 easily. I
> thought it might have a 3:90s in it, but he told me
> it might have the 3:38s. That is 65 with a 3 speed
> and 235/60R-15 radials on it. I can't document the
> 3:38s, just something an "ole timer" told me! PO
> might have slipped a 3:55 set in too!
> Rick Warren
> Monticello, IL.
> 55 1st series 3100
> Since 1955 1st series was the first open driveline, I am hoping they also
> increased the gear ratio. Can anyone tell me what a 55 1st 3100's gear ratio
> is in the rear end? Also, what would you suggest for a 261 engine with
> overdrive transmission and that rear end for an optimal gear ratio?
> Is there any way to tell the gear ratio yourself?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Deve Krehbiel
> Hesston, Kansas
> 1950 3100 * 1949 3600 * 1948 4400
> www.speedprint.com/Deves50/index.html
>
>
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