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Raider Rudy · 02-28-2009, 01:00 PM

My Uncle has a 1954 Chev that he just picked up & he is like a kid with a new toy. He absolutely loves it. It has a 235 with the old 4 speed trans. He is 75 yrs old & the clutch is wearing out his old leg. He wants to put a powerglide or a turbo 400 0r 350 in it. Will one of these auto trans bolt right up or is there an adapter that is required? Any info or photos are appreciated.:

OrrieG · 02-28-2009, 01:18 PM

If there is one these guys make it: Wilcap. I looked at the site quickly and did not see one but here is the email link
pmcguire@wilcap.com <pmcguire@wilcap.com>
You should go over to stovebolt.com and do a search and post the same question.

Later: found this site: http://www.stoveboltengineco.com/howto/trans.htm

Doesn't have a price online but there is a phone number.

sweet70beast · 03-01-2009, 04:32 AM

Someone does make an adapter because these older engines and newer transmissions don't bolt up with out help. Last summer at a car show there was a 52 3100 that had a 235 with a 700r4 behind it. I never could track down the owner to ask questions but there was some sort of adapter there.

02-28-2009, 01:00 PM	#1
Raider Rudy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Riverside, Ca. Posts: 241	1954 Stand Trans to Auto Trans Conver My Uncle has a 1954 Chev that he just picked up & he is like a kid with a new toy. He absolutely loves it. It has a 235 with the old 4 speed trans. He is 75 yrs old & the clutch is wearing out his old leg. He wants to put a powerglide or a turbo 400 0r 350 in it. Will one of these auto trans bolt right up or is there an adapter that is required? Any info or photos are appreciated.: Last edited by Raider Rudy; 02-28-2009 at 01:00 PM.

02-28-2009, 01:18 PM	#2
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: 1954 Stand Trans to Auto Trans Conver If there is one these guys make it: Wilcap. I looked at the site quickly and did not see one but here is the email link pmcguire@wilcap.com <pmcguire@wilcap.com> You should go over to stovebolt.com and do a search and post the same question. Later: found this site: http://www.stoveboltengineco.com/howto/trans.htm Doesn't have a price online but there is a phone number. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project Last edited by OrrieG; 02-28-2009 at 01:28 PM.

03-01-2009, 04:32 AM	#3
sweet70beast Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Shelley Idaho Posts: 876	Re: 1954 Stand Trans to Auto Trans Conver Someone does make an adapter because these older engines and newer transmissions don't bolt up with out help. Last summer at a car show there was a 52 3100 that had a 235 with a 700r4 behind it. I never could track down the owner to ask questions but there was some sort of adapter there. __________________ 1970 Nova 327/T5 (my 1st car) 1971 K-20 350/350/205 (winter DD) 1953 GMC Suburban 1968 Chevy Bel Air 1976 Chev C-10 1972 Skylark (suncoupe) 1 of 3943 made Last edited by sweet70beast; 03-01-2009 at 04:33 AM.



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