Posted 2019-05-20 9:42 AM (#582317) Subject: new trans, old push button shifter
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I have a 59 coronet, were at that point where i want to change out the 325.5 to something more reliable with more power. BBBut i love the push button shifter, does anyone know how i can put a new motor/trans in and maintain my shifter?
Posted 2019-05-20 12:34 PM (#582321 - in reply to #582317) Subject: RE: new trans, old push button shifter
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Location: NorCal
Welcome to the board.
The 4-button Powerflite shifter pictured won't work with any later Torqueflte if you want all of the gears. If you change the shifter to a 5-button Torqueflite shifter it will work with any '62-'65 Torqueflite. If you were to retain the 4-button shifter with the later trans you would have to sacrifice the "1" gear position.
Posted 2019-05-20 4:06 PM (#582330 - in reply to #582317) Subject: RE: new trans, old push button shifter
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Location: Invermere B.C. Canada - Rocky Mountains
If your from the dark side, here is the neatest (and expensive) idea I have every seen. Its for a NAG 1 trans (newer hemi?) using micro switches, just awesome.
Posted 2019-05-21 10:32 AM (#582361 - in reply to #582317) Subject: Re: new trans, old push button shifter
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i haven't choose the engine/trans yet. i'm basing that on the shifter, its a daily driver so i'm not putting some crazy fast motor in it. I'm more concerned with reliability and a bit more speed. right now were leaning towards the blueprint 408, but are considering the option of putting new hemi heads, intake and rebuilding it. but the 2 speed trans that is in rough shape and leakes something fierce needs to be replaced either way. i'll never race it but would like to be able to pass folks on the highway.