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Very nice.
Did the original owner happen to say why he ordered the three speed (assuming he did)? I have a friend who ordered his '72 GTO with the three speed simply because he preferred it over the four speed. K
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he said insurance was cheaper with a 3 speed, thats why he didn't order a 4 speed
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Nice! (lol); I know our GTO was insured as a "Lemans" for that same reason.
Thanks for the follow up - K
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Was the 72 three speed a Ford top loader?
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What a beauty!!!
And a rare one too!!!
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: John Brown</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Was the 72 three speed a Ford top loader?</div></div>
If my memory serves me correctly, 1969 was the last year the Ford top loaders 3 sp were used. That 72 probably has the M13 Muncie. But it is hard tellin' what has been installed in the last 40+ years. TAZ
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: earntaz</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: John Brown</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Was the 72 three speed a Ford top loader?</div></div>
If my memory serves me correctly, 1969 was the last year the Ford top loaders 3 sp were used. That 72 probably has the M13 Muncie. But it is hard tellin' what has been installed in the last 40+ years. TAZ </div></div> I hear the Dearborn 3 speeds are tough as nails |
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I have the Dearborn trans in my '67 360hp GTO. Shifts nice but I'd rather have an extra gear.
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The Dearborns have a whine to them don't they, kinda like a M22...first gear can really be heard
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