[FWDLK] Transmission Upgrade questions...

[David Homstad <dhomstad@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Scott,

The 1962 to 1965 aluminum TorqueFlights all use pushbutton shifters. They
will work fine with your original 3 speed pushbuttons. They will even work
with the 2 speed PowerFlight buttons. The pushbutton end of the cables are
all the same. The tranny ends have a couple of different styles, so you may
need a new custom built cable.

I assume you are using a 318 in your Plymouth. You will need an adapter
(commonly available) because the crankshaft is different. If you have a B
series engine, you are out of luck, unless you are willing to swap your
crankshaft to a 1962 or newer version.

Your current driveline has the park/emergency brake on the tail of the
tranny. If you want to retain a park/emergency brake, you need to find a
1962 Chrysler 727 with the brake drum on the end. Transfer the tail housing
and shaft from this tranny to a 62 to 65 small block 727. Another option is
to swap the rear axel brake assemblies to a newer version with emergency
brakes and rig cables.

The driveshaft may need to be shortened. The tranny mount may need
relocating. Etc.

Dave Homstad
56 Dodge D500

-----Original Message-----
From: Forward Look Mopar Discussion List
[mailto:L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Scott Monfort
Sent: Friday, April 18, 2003 8:17 AM
To: L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [FWDLK] Transmission Upgrade questions...

      Has anyone on the list upgraded to a later *SMALLBLOCK* aluminum case
Torqueflite from an older cast iron unit and been able to retain the
original 3 speed pushbutton setup?  If so, what year and body style did the
tranny come from? It's for a '58 Plymouth if it makes any difference...

Thanks!

Scott Monfort

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