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'58Patch · 06-21-2010, 05:43 PM

Hi guys,
I was wondering if anyone could recommend a shop or individual in the San Diego area that can rebuild my Hydraglide. Also, could anyone tell me if I need to use the original shift linkage setup or can I use a shift cable assembly with original shifter and steering column?

Thanks!

'58Patch · 06-22-2010, 05:11 PM

Anyone? Buller?

raycow · 06-23-2010, 01:30 PM

Well, I tried to search for a rebuilder and didn't have any luck. However, I did come up with a parts supplier.

http://www.autotran.us/hmparts1.html

My suggestion would be to contact this outfit and ask if they have any customers who are commercial rebuilders, rather than DIY-ers.

Btw, you didn't say what kind of vehicle you have, so I assumed you were asking about the cast-iron 4 speed automatic transmission used in Chevy and GMC trucks in the 50s and early 60s. The only Hydraglide I am aware of is a Harley.

Ray

'58Patch · 06-23-2010, 01:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by raycow

Well, I tried to search for a rebuilder and didn't have any luck. However, I did come up with a parts supplier.

http://www.autotran.us/hmparts1.html

My suggestion would be to contact this outfit and ask if they have any customers who are commercial rebuilders, rather than DIY-ers.

Btw, you didn't say what kind of vehicle you have, so I assumed you were asking about the cast-iron 4 speed automatic transmission used in Chevy and GMC trucks in the 50s and early 60s. The only Hydraglide I am aware of is a Harley.

Ray

Thank you for that link and info. I am a idiot and confused Hydraglide with Hydramatic. It is of course the latter. I have a 1958 Apache, 3100. It has the 283 but this drive train is not the original that came with it.

docrock · 06-23-2010, 05:47 PM

Dude go see Rick at Transmasters in Encinitas next to Capt Kenos.
That guy is amazing and gets a good excuse to go to Kenos

'58Patch · 06-23-2010, 09:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by docrock

Dude go see Rick at Transmasters in Encinitas next to Capt Kenos.
That guy is amazing and gets a good excuse to go to Kenos

Oh yeah? Cool, I will check him out, I know where that's at. Thanks man.

06-21-2010, 05:43 PM	#1
'58Patch Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cardiff, CA Posts: 54	Hydraglide rebuild Hi guys, I was wondering if anyone could recommend a shop or individual in the San Diego area that can rebuild my Hydraglide. Also, could anyone tell me if I need to use the original shift linkage setup or can I use a shift cable assembly with original shifter and steering column? Thanks! __________________ View my truck's story here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=402996

06-22-2010, 05:11 PM	#2
'58Patch Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cardiff, CA Posts: 54	Re: Hydraglide rebuild Anyone? Buller? __________________ View my truck's story here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=402996

06-23-2010, 01:30 PM	#3
raycow Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: San Francisco, CA USA Posts: 2,454	Re: Hydraglide rebuild Well, I tried to search for a rebuilder and didn't have any luck. However, I did come up with a parts supplier. http://www.autotran.us/hmparts1.html My suggestion would be to contact this outfit and ask if they have any customers who are commercial rebuilders, rather than DIY-ers. Btw, you didn't say what kind of vehicle you have, so I assumed you were asking about the cast-iron 4 speed automatic transmission used in Chevy and GMC trucks in the 50s and early 60s. The only Hydraglide I am aware of is a Harley. Ray

06-23-2010, 05:47 PM	#5
docrock Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Encinitas, CA Posts: 507	Re: Hydraglide rebuild Dude go see Rick at Transmasters in Encinitas next to Capt Kenos. That guy is amazing and gets a good excuse to go to Kenos



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