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Old 06-06-2016, 07:11 PM
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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.

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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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Old 06-07-2016, 03:38 PM
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Nice! (lol); I know our GTO was insured as a "Lemans" for that same reason.

Thanks for the follow up -

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Old 06-07-2016, 04:43 PM
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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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Old 06-08-2016, 02:41 AM
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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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Old 06-09-2016, 02:11 AM
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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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Old 06-11-2016, 01:04 PM
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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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