| 40topless | -- 09-05-2017 @ 1:00 PM |
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I am thinking of installing a Columbia in my 41 sedan delivery. I don't have any controls. Is there a 2 way switch I can get at a parts store that will work for shifting from hi to low.
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| 4dFordSC | -- 09-05-2017 @ 7:08 PM |
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Check with John Connelly at Columbia Two Speed Parts: www.columbiatwospeedparts.com, (951) 719-4077. If anyone knows, he will.
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| TomO | -- 09-06-2017 @ 7:39 AM |
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The 1941 Columbia shifts with a vacuum control. I don't know of any aftermarket replacement. John Connely may have the parts needed or a source for them. Tom
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| supereal | -- 09-06-2017 @ 10:38 AM |
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Finding Columbia controls can be a tough job, as many were lost went the cars went to salvage. If you can locate a usable sent, they generally require $1000 or more. I looked for a complete axle and controls for my '47 years ago. I found several axles is various conditions, but no controls, so I went with a modern overdrive.
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| 4dFordSC | -- 09-06-2017 @ 2:10 PM |
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If you can't find the correct '41 electric control, you might consider using the '40 manual control setup, which is somewhat easier to find. Again, consult John Connelly.
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| Blase | -- 09-21-2017 @ 12:39 PM |
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I have a set of controls for a 1946 thru 1948 I think you can use these on your 41
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| kubes40 | -- 09-21-2017 @ 1:45 PM |
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4dfordsc, Another advantage of the 40 controls is they are virtually trouble free. The later controls were prone to failure, especially so with today's fuels attacking the rubber diaphragms. I am willing to bet John Connelly will agree... Mike "Kube" Kubarth
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| roadster36 | -- 09-21-2017 @ 3:10 PM |
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I had some issues with the Columbia 2-speed on my '34 3-Window coupe. It turns out that there was a mix of later parts which John was able to figure out and supply the proper parts to make it work properly. He went out of his way to make sure it was operating correctly. He knows his stuff and is great to deal with. My 2-speed now works great and it makes the car a pleasure to drive.
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| 4dFordSC | -- 09-22-2017 @ 10:40 AM |
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<<Another advantage of the 40 controls is they are virtually trouble free. The later controls were prone to failure, especially so with today's fuels attacking the rubber diaphragms.>> Good to know, Mike.
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