Re: [FWDLK] 727 vs 700R4 vs 518

[Mike Sealey <mopar2ya@xxxxxxxxx>]

--- "Bill G." <nilla6@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

>     I want to put a 4 speed OD trans in my '56
> DeSoto 330 (not an airplane ;)  The ideal trans-
> mission will be one that will have parts available
> for years to come.  Secondly, the installation
> should be as painless as possible.
>     There's so much I want to do to that car to make
> it last.  Anyway, I'll do what I can starting with
> the cheaper improvements first.

If whoever it was who explained how to convert a later
727 from shift linkage to cable control (which makes
it possible to keep the buttons) would work this
procedure out for the 518, I'd say go with the 518.
Convert the DeSoto to 5 buttons (trucks used this
housing with TorqueFlite buttons & faceplate) and
it'll pass for stock at first glance. You'd have to
convert to a rear axle e-brake setup but you'd have to
do that with the GM tranny as well.

=====
Mike Sealey, San Francisco CA
'57 Plymouth Sport Suburban

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