Re: [Chevelle-list] 5 & 6 speed transmissions

[John Nasta]

Thanks for the tip about the trans tunnel. What I have heard about that is that if your body bushings are new it will clear but if they are sagging it may hit. At any rate, I will be sure to test-fit everything (including the driveshaft) and I will beat on the tranny tunnel if I need to.   Also I can't assume that the tranny in the car is any good, which is why I just want to replace it while the engine is out. Since I will be buying a new unit, I may as well get the one I want. I am looking forward to having that highway gear.     -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Eddie Bumgarner Sent: Tuesday, March 28, 2006 9:06 AM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] 5 & 6 speed transmissions   I remember hearing about a overdrive adapter to bolt to the tail shaft of your transmission, maybe a option to check out if that all you want is overdrive.good luck Eddie Bumgarner 66ss conv. Wayne Kline <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: John to add to Dales comment.. I also have replaces a 3 speed in a 54 Chevelle and a Powerglide in a 65 El Camino with TH700R4 OD transmissions. The 64 had new body mount bushings and the Elky were not... But BOTH needed a small whack with a dead blow hammer at the Servo area. NO BIG deal.. REALLY.. Wham Wham and it's over.. I just jacked up the trans till it hit the area in question yanked it back and forth to score the floor area, lowered it to gain access and SMACKED it a few times. Wayne >From: "John Nasta" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Reply-To: The Chevelle Mailing List >To: "The Chevelle Mailing List" >Subject: [Chevelle-list] 5 & 6 speed transmissions >Date: Mon, 27 Mar 2006 11:10:01 -0500 > >I kind of mingled this into my "stupid Chevelle tricks" email but I am also >looking for recommendations for a transmission. I am thinking about a 2004R >only because IIRC the 7004R requires modifications to the trans tunnel, and >I don't want to do that. I would also be happy to be able to use my stock >driveshaft if possible. What about a Tremec? Any recommendations are >welcome. This is going to be a small block car and I don't plan on racing >anybody. I mainly want overdrive for better gas mileage and a more >comfortable cruising rpm. > >Thank you, >John Nasta > > > > _________________________________________________________________ Don’t just search. Find. Check out the new MSN Search! http://search.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200636ave/direct/01/ Eddie Bumgarner 66ss conv. New Yahoo! Messenger with Voice. Call regular phones from your PC for low, low rates.