The Shed Diaries: Salvaging 1950s Gearboxes

Field Report

When we found three 1950s gearboxes in a barn, we knew we had something special. This is the story of their resurrection.

The Discovery

Hidden under decades of dust and debris, these transmissions were in various states of decay. But vintage engineering is built different.

The Restoration Process

• Initial assessment and cataloging
• Disassembly and cleaning
• Parts sourcing and fabrication
• Reassembly and testing

Lessons Learned

Vintage gearboxes teach us something modern engineering has forgotten. Simplicity, serviceability, and over-engineering that lasts generations.

Full parts list and supplier contacts included in the description.