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| | | | Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 127 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 127 | I'M New here and I was hoping someone could tell me my options for swapping out the three speed manual for an automatic. I'm keeping the origional straight six 235 and hoped someone might know of something that might be compatible without too much trouble.
Thanks in advance,
Jay
Jessica's TruckThe true definition of insanity: To do the same thing the same way repeatedly and expect a different result each time. | | | | | Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 6,100 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 6,100 | Hy Village Idiot, welcome, the only automatic that will swap in and have little or no issues is an original Hydramatic. There are companies the make adapters to install the more modern automatics behind the 216/235/261 Chev 6 cylinder engines, but there is also the matter of the rear support for the engine, I think one of the companies is Buffalo Enterprises, hope that helps. | | | | | Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 127 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 127 | thx for the info. I wasnt sure how much the straight six block had changed over the last 50 yrs or so. I had my fingers crossed that by some mirracle an auto from a late model s-10 would bolt right up and I'd be on my way to the next hurdle, I knew it was a pipe dream , but you know I had to ask. I've been looking around the site and it seems I'll bee spending alot of time here reading. My 16yo daughter has an appreciation for vintage trucks and she bought a 1959 Chevy Apache Long Bed Step-Side. She and I hope to get it on the road as a daily driver and then do a restoration as she enjoys the truck. I have the three speed trans from the truck and it is in good shape......I just dread trying to teach a teenage girl how to drive three on the tree, but it will certainly be amusing to try. I've got her on rust removal as I weld in a new floor panel (she already wishes she had bought a smaller truck)
Thx again for the info. I will probably be looking for the conversion kit.
Jessica's TruckThe true definition of insanity: To do the same thing the same way repeatedly and expect a different result each time. | | | | | Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 105 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 105 | Keep it original!
There are just toooooo many modified trucks out there. Besides, wouldn't it be cool if your daughter mastered the column shift? Maybe even some bragging rights.... | | |
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