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05-20-2008, 09:03 AM   #1 (permalink)
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4 speed toploader
I have a toploader for sale from an 80' Capri, shifts smoothly into all gears and is in working condition. $100
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06-01-2008, 12:18 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Re: 4 speed toploader
what is the trans code?
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06-02-2008, 07:50 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Re: 4 speed toploader
No toploaders made in 1980
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06-02-2008, 09:03 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Re: 4 speed toploader
thats right fast. What he has is a German made 4 speed. Desirable for dirt racing as they are very low in rotating mass.
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06-03-2008, 11:46 AM   #5 (permalink)
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Re: 4 speed toploader
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No toploaders made in 1980
Any transmission with the access panel on top is basically a toploader
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06-03-2008, 06:44 PM   #6 (permalink)
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Any transmission with the access panel on top is basically a toploader
Not a toploader
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06-03-2008, 07:05 PM   #7 (permalink)
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Re: 4 speed toploader
You probably have a SROD (single rail overdrive). Common on very early 80's Mustangs and Crapi's. Basically it's just a 3 speed transmission with 4th being OD. Nothing to write home about (not the strongest in the world) but as mentioned, they do have a very low rotating mass which the circle track guys like.

Yes theoretically it is a top loader, but it is not what we call a toploader. What we refer to as a toploader is TOTALLY different...levers on the side like an old 3 speed truck transmission.
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