1955 R-102 w/auto transmission?

[1955-IH]

Hello all, I recently purchased a really solid 1955 (I think) R-102 and it has the solid back window and a factory automatic transmission with the original instructions on how to operate it still on the dash. I cannot find any info on this truck, I didn't even know that these trucks were made with autos. Is it a Ford-O-Matic transmission? Please advise with any links or info on this pick-up. Thanks.

[JimKoz]

Here's a sketch of the Ford-O-Matic:

http://www.charlietranny.com/BW8&12.JPG

You might have a Detroit Gear transmission, though. They're called the 3-band and were designed by Studebaker. I think Borg-Warner eventually bought Detroit Gear, so later ones should have the BW logo on the ID tag. Jaguar used them, so parts are still available.

http://www.charlietranny.com/Automatic%20Drive.htm

For better pictures, search eBayMotors with the following keywords:

Jaguar DG150
Jaguar DG250

[JimKoz]

Try asking around in the L, R, and S-Series forum at OldIHC.org