If you are looking at a specific engine, check the casting numbers to be sure the Powerglide trans wasnt added later. I bought a non-pressure '53 235 that had a Powerglide on it, which as I said, was changed later from the original 3 spd.

http://clubs.hemmings.com/clubsites/chevytalk/GMhistory/1916-57cast.html

Last edited by Big Tee; 06/14/2010 1:26 AM.

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