I got a synchronized transmission for my 1929 Ford Model A Roadster, we toured Steve Mitchell’s shop
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- The manual transmission that’s in my 1929 Ford Model A Roadster has a couple of teeth missing which has made shifting gears a bit weird and hard at times, so me and @ModelA went to Steve Mitchell’s shop where he got me all set up with a new synchronized transmission along with a bunch of other cool stuff to go with it, then he took us on a tour through his shop!
Steve Mitchell is the overdrive king and now I know his shop and the things they make there are beyond what I could have imagined, even the machines he uses are old and very cool!
I know this video is a long one, but there’s so much great information that Steve shares that it’s worth the time invested!
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We all know the quality of the Mitchell products. But seeing this Mr Mitchell's knowledge, passion, and pride in the work and workmanship are proof of the reasons why. Thank you for this behind the scenes look. In another life, I'd have been a Tool and Die person, this was absolutely fascinating. Have a blessed Sunday ~ Chuck
Thank you so much, I really enjoyed hearing everything and seeing everything, very fascinating!
A lesson from the master himself. I love his passion for what he does. Steve has forgotten more stuff about transmissions than I will ever know.
Tina, What a great video! I have been a hobby machinist for more than 40 years. Being able to spent a week working beside Steve getting my hands dirty would be like a dream come true. THANK YOU
Thank you so much 💗💕
That’s what I like about your channel. You let the man tell his story without rushing him. We all learned many things that we didn’t know we would enjoy. Practical engineering right there in front of you. Can’t wait to see how Tina likes it.
Thank you so much! The video was long, but there was so much great information that I didn’t want to get rid of it just to make things shorter. 💗
So glad you survived the shop experience - could have been a tragedy! Love your videos Model T! ✌️
🤣😂 thank you so much!
I have a Mitchell synchronized transmission in my 1930 Model A Roadster. Works great.
Had a bit of problem with installing the shifter rail seal. Bell housing had a small hump in the casting in the inside that kept seal from seating. Had to grind bell housing some to get it to fit. Luckily I had engine out for rebuild which made bell housing modification easy.
Wow, I’m so happy it ended up working out for you 💕
I had an issue with the Mitchell synchronized transmission at first. It would jump out on high gear on deceleration. Called and talked with Steve Mitchell. He was very helpful. He said that shift column plate had to pushed as far forward as possible. Instructions say that. Anyway ended up cutting off the top part of the transmission to bellhousing gasket just above the transmission case. Works great now, no more jumping out of gear.
Great video! Nice to see Steve and Cyndi’s shop once again. I visited when I picked up my overdrive. Now you’re making me want to order a new transmission!!! Also I hear Steve’s hip surgery went well - praying for a continued positive recovery!!
Thank God he finally had his surgery, he was so miserable limping around, speedy recovery prayers for him 🙏💗
Those spacers are a GREAT IDEA, especially when you are training someone to shift a Model A . We all know how hard they throw the wrong gears. Great Job Steve and thanks!
Yes so true! Thanks!
Hey Tina, you are doing a great up grade to your roadster.
Steve is a great guy to work with.
Looking forward to seeing the installation.
If you need help give me a call.
See you down a country road!
Steve
I’m very excited, thank you!
I own everything Mitchell makes ❤
I just talked to Steve Mitchell two days ago about building an overdrive for me. So excited! That's great to see that you got your transmission Tina!
You drove Roadie and heard 2nd gear. You know exactly why it needs a trans transplant!
That’s awesome! I can’t wait till we get to put it in! Driving will be so easy I bet! I’m excited for you too!
@@ModelA True. Honestly though I was such a novice at that time that I can't remember exactly what it sounded and felt like. I'd love another opportunity to drive Roadie someday. ;)
Steve and his wife Cindy are a TRUE PLEASURE to speak and deal with. Their products and service are TOP NOTCH. What else can you or do you need to know/say?!
Absolutely!!! 💕
I would hope Mr. Mitchell is training someone to take over. I would hate to think that his products wouldn't be available for future decades of folks with Model A's. Nice video.
I hope so too!!!
Awesome video its nice to hear him talk about the transmissions and its good to see someone still making American made parts for a car 90 years old plus
Yes! I found that I really didn’t need to ask him very many questions, he gave so much great information!
Thanks for taking us along, that was great! Congratulations on the new transmission!
Thank you so much! 💗
Wow, the man knows his stuff.👍
I was hanging on his every word!
AMERICAN MADE. The part's he's got are awesome. I'm going to try and find the part ,gasket, under the viewing door. Thanks again for being you. 🇺🇸
Thank you so much Dean 💕💗🇺🇸
Wow, so nice to see how they make them.
Always have been biased towards your husband’s content, but this week you knocked it out of the park Mrs. Shinn!
That’s so nice of you to say, thank you and I completely understand the way you feel, Paul truly does an amazing job with his videos 💕
Great video, great tour. I can't wait to get my transmission... Steve told me 30-60 days... Whoo hooo!!!!
Thank you! I’m excited for you!!
Steve Mitchell sure does know his trade, very knowledgeable. A nice solution to over-shifting using the spacers, good to know. Good luck with your new transmission, have a good afternoon and week ahead. Take care!!
Yes he does! I can’t wait to drive with this new transmission, I think driving will be a lot easier for me!
That was a Great tour of Steve's shop!!! Thank you Model T and Paul!!! Glad to see Steve's doing well 👍 This video convinced me that I'll be investing in one of Steve's trannys as well as an overdrive this spring!!
Thank you! That’s awesome!! It was a bit of a long wait but worth it!
This man is a genius. There is alsp a guy doing this for all the old manuals in 4x4s. Thank god for both of them.
Thanks for the Plant Tour!
Looking forward to seeing the install on Roadie!!!!
Mitchell is a master and keeper of the flame of the old Ford hobby! Thank you for sharing this! Go Model T (and Paul), keep moving forward!
Great video about Michells work.
Hope there will be soon a video about the installation and then about driving with the higher second gear.
Thanks! Yes, soon we will be installing and making a video!
27:57 Install in all sounds good. Folks buy that trans to go faster anyway.
Hi Tina! Thanks to you and Paul for recording this fascinating video! It's great that some of the knowledge that these WONDERFUL folks have will be retained! I bet you're excited to try out Roadie with the new transmission! It's such a great thing that Steve makes these. They can make Model "A"'s accessible to people who can drive any normal manual box. That can bring more people into the hobby! Thanks again for sharing!
Thank you so much!!! It truly is fascinating, I found that I really didn’t need to ask him many questions, he just gave so much information!
Since you traveled multiple hours to and from Colusa, and did hands-on to help build your device, Mr Mitchell should put you on the payroll! Hahaha!
Nice to see the shop (mess!). Show me a clean shop and I'll show you a shop that isn't working!
Thanks for the insight.
Enjoy your new gears and tight shifter!
Lol, I wish we lived closer, I’d love to give him a helping hand!
This shop visit is like going to Paul’s Rod and Babbit near Kansas City. Specialists that are enthusiasts in their niche and can teach you more in an hour that you may learn in a lifetime.
Great video ive had a Model A sitting around for years
Does it run?
3:27 Spoke to Steve on phone and he said under no circumstances use 600w in his synchronized trans. He said in warm weather a modern heavier oil ok if you want a little quieter transmission. So far so good after 6 years and 4000 miles with 85/140. Never drive under 45degrees F and mostly short trips. Had to remove paper gasket between front of shift tower and bell housing to keep from jumping out of gear. Ford tolerances were not consistent on this area. That little bit of forward movement worked. Seal it with something else. This and the automatic spark advance make a model A easier to drive. 3. 27 rear gears makes the car cruise at 50 MPH with good motor.
Thanks Andy 💕
I'm not sure if I understood everything Steve was doing and explaining. Lots of it but not all. Steve has his transmissions and tower shifter down to a science. Great show. Now I want a synchronized transmission with Steves modified shimmed tower mod and transmission leak proof seal.
Thank you so much!
Nice tour. Learned a lot. Thank you.
Thank you!
a very dedicated man
excellent development the add of synchromes to a model A gearbox, in fact, it is a complete redesign of that gearbox.
excellent video
Thank you so much, he is wonderful 💗
Congratulations, I’m waiting for my overdrive and transmission from Mitchell. Recently I heard that they are 4-6 weeks out.
Thank you! Yes, unfortunately when the pandemic hit he lost a lot of employees and a lot of them didn’t come back to work when restrictions were lifted, so sad.
#600 oil is actually steam chest oil and one reason to not use it is that Shell only sells it in 25 liter drums .😅
Great video!! This gentleman really knows his stuff..!!!!! Congratulations...!
Thank you so much!! 💕
@@Modeltshinn you're welcome..! I really enjoy your videos and knowing what was it like, working on cars almost 100 years ago.!
Great Video !!
Thanks!
Thanks Tina
Great! Now you’ll be able to haul a$$ on the highway! 🤣😂
🤣😂🥳 I’m looking forward to that!!
Good video.
Great stuff. What a neat guy.
Thank you, he really is!
20:05 Is this a new shift tower design that Steve is showing to us here?
Hi, it’s the original tower, Steve just put his own stuff in it. Have an awesome week!!! Hope all is well in your world 💕
Muy bueno! Felicitaciones! Me alegro que lo publicaste en tu canal,que tiene la opción de subtítulos,lo podemos disfrutar los de otros países.
Es una lastima que un canal tan importante como el de Paul,no tenga la opción de subtitulos. En qué estado están ustedes y por dónde la fabrica Mitchell? Les pregunto por qué un amigo de Argentina,está haciendo el viaje Argentina/Alaska en un Ford A,ya está bastante al norte ya pasó la planta de Pickette hace unos días ,tenían un problema que se sale la directa,estaba por comprar el kit de engranajes, Pero no sé puede poner a desarmar en un hotel, gracias, saludos desde Argentina
Im jealous model t! I dont get mine for another 30 to 60 days lol congratulations !
Awe hang in there!! 💗
I watched your video on the alternator conversion . I found the pulley and ordered it on amazon , I couldn't find the regulator on Amazon, I did find it from the manufacture for 16 dollars and change but they wanted 18 dollars for shipping . My question is do you know anywhere I could get it with a little less shipping charges or do I just have to bite the bullet. Love your video's and Model T. Keep them coming. thanks in advance . I have a 1930 pickup.
Hi! Unfortunately we don’t know of a cheaper route, best of luck and have a wonderful week! 💕
Where the transmission case has original porosity and the shaft o-ring will not seal on the bore of the housing, could JB Weld be applied to the case bore, and reamed to size when hard to provide a sealing surface for the o-ring?
Another approach would be to make a bushing, bore the case and install it with a sealant and interference fit. Then the bore can be reamed to the size needed for the shaft and o-ring.
Yes, using JB weld in that case would work, Steve mentioned this also. Have an awesome week!
Rodi will be ease shifting girl
Yes, I can’t wait!! 😍🥳
Hi Tina!
Great video, and not too long at all. I loved learning about everything they do there.
One question I had is regarding the shifter lever finish Mitchel provides. I believe Steve said his are brushed nickel. Do you or Paul know if that is the same as the original Ford butler finish (which I thought was a brushed chrome)? I can’t find any information online to confirm if the two finishes are the same. Seems like all the shifters out there are either rusted, shiny chrome, or painted!
Thanks!
The original is brushed nickel and that is what Steve is using, he uses original stick shifts and rebuilds the area that is warn down from years of use so that the shifter stays locked in gear instead of loose and wiggly. Have an awesome week!
Will you do an installation video?
I sure will, Paul will do it his way also lol, we definitely have different ways of looking at things but together we fill in all the blanks I hope 💗
When are you getting it installed???
Soon, we just want to finish Gandalf the green, then we’ll start on Roadie…so many biggish projects coming for Roadie!
@Modeltshinn Awesome, can't wait Model T 😀
L think we will order a trans .
That’s exciting…I know that I’m so excited!! Have a great Sunday!
My wife is patiently waiting for Steve to fabricate an automatic transmission! Three pedal driving gives her the willies. If there is no PRNDL to select, the vehicle probably has a hand crank to start it up! Yew…😳
Oh wow, I’m so happy for her!!! 💕🥳
I started to do a conversion like this once using a Mopar 904 trans . Small and easily adapted to anything,especially if a Mitsubishi version is used.