I have an older project that I am working on, and need some info on transmission choices. The project is a '64 Ford Econoline van (Scooby Doo type) that I am going to convert to 4wd. It has the very rare Daganham four speed manual tranny with column shift, and a 200 straight six. The Daganham will be pulled. The 200 is getting a turbocharger.

Now, what I need to know, are which manual transmissions use the side mounted shift rails instead of a top mounted shifter, AND are married to a transfer case that either uses a straight throw shift pattern (think np203) or can be converted to straight throw twin sticks. Making the choices harder, is that I need a passenger side drop transfer case. I need to be able to shift the transfer case remotely, instead of the shifter coming through the floor in the middle of the van. I'm hoping I can keep a manual tranny in it, either three or four speed. Did the older Broncos use a side shifted manual tranny? Anyone have info on a tranny-transfer case adapter for a side shifted transmission? Due to the short wheelbase and engine placement, I cannot use a divorced passenger drop np203 like I first wanted, the rear driveshaft will be too short

Thanks in advance.

Stevo

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=493597

It was a thread about a sideloader a few weeks ago..

The tranny/transfer case pictured in that thread would actually work well in my situation, now I just need to find the right combination of components. I'll probably go with a Bronco 3-speed and a Jeep Dana 20.

Stevo

Is there a way to join the Bronco manual three speeds to either a Jeep Dana 20 or Dana 300 using factory parts or a simple adapter, or would this be something only a custom adapter kit could do?

Stevo

In my 50's Willys Pickup someone had swapped in a 302 and a Ford toploader out of a Torino and hooked it to the OE D18 with a Novak adapter.
Just a combo that sounds similar to what your wanting. Just letting ya know.