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Post by wally324 on Nov 8, 2014 6:23:54 GMT -5
Hey Dave, tells us what you think. When I said "upgrade" I was talking about going from a two speed auto to a four speed auto. Since I have to machine the crank for either trans I have made the decision to go with the 4 speed manual. As far as I am concerned this is what a forum is all about, throw out ideas and see what people think.
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Post by wally324 on Nov 7, 2014 19:23:18 GMT -5
Jamie, It would require an adapter to mate the Hyramatic to the 330. The 324 it came off of had a portion of the bell housing cast to the back of the block. The more we talk about it, I'm thinking the 4 speed Saginaw is the way to go.
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Post by wally324 on Nov 7, 2014 9:23:47 GMT -5
Thanks Mongoose, that gives me another option if I can't find a good convertible frame.
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Post by wally324 on Nov 7, 2014 2:25:25 GMT -5
Thanks BRO, So would it be possible to box a sedan frame to make it into a convertible frame?
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Post by wally324 on Nov 6, 2014 20:13:21 GMT -5
Would someone explain the difference between a Sedan/Hardtop frame and the Convertible frame?
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Post by wally324 on Nov 6, 2014 19:47:50 GMT -5
Just talked to my machinist. He told me that the crank in a 330 is not drilled for a pilot bushing. Both the 4speed and the Hydramatic require a pilot bushing. What do I do now? Pull down the 330 and get the crank machined to accept a pilot bushing?
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Post by wally324 on Nov 6, 2014 15:59:23 GMT -5
BRO, any interest in a set of 1965 Minnesota plates?
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Post by wally324 on Nov 6, 2014 15:56:52 GMT -5
Dave, I have the transmission already. In fact I have both a Hydramatic and a Jetaway. The transition occurred in 1956 when the Hyrdramatic plant burned and they had to make a switch to the Jetaway. The reason I call it an "upgrade" is the hydramatic was a four speed and tough.
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Post by wally324 on Nov 6, 2014 13:42:43 GMT -5
The Hydramatic was a 4 Speed and was the transmission that B&M used as a basis for their drag racing transmission. It was the predecessor to the Jetaway.
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Post by wally324 on Nov 6, 2014 10:21:36 GMT -5
I want to upgrade the transmission in my 65 Cutlass. I have a choice between a Saginaw 4 speed and an old Hydramatic that came out of a '55 Olds. Would it be crazy to use that old Hydramatic? They were a super strong trans. I checked and I can get a rebuild kit for it. Am I crazy to do it?
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Post by wally324 on Nov 6, 2014 10:16:05 GMT -5
After some more searching I did find a source for headers. Mongoose, I like some of the things I see on the Rocket Racing site. Thanks.
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Post by wally324 on Nov 5, 2014 23:25:54 GMT -5
381917 Casting number so it must be a 330, right? Next question, when I look for headers I can find them for a 400 but not the 330. Why wouldn't headers for the 400 fit the 330?
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Post by wally324 on Nov 5, 2014 22:45:09 GMT -5
How do I identify whether I have a 330 or 400 cu in V8?
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Post by wally324 on Nov 5, 2014 0:12:30 GMT -5
I live in Minnesota, near the Twin Cities. I bought a 65 Cutlass Convertible at an auction knowing the frame needed work. I would just as soon replace the frame. I'm looking for a convertible frame in fair condition somewhere within a couple hundred miles or so. I believe either a 64 or 65 convertible frame would work, correct? Any help finding one would be greatly appreciated. Wally
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Post by wally324 on Nov 4, 2014 23:56:53 GMT -5
I bought this convertible at an auction a little over a week ago. I knew the frame needed work but I would just as soon replace it. I believe it has the standard 330 cu in with a 4 barrel carb and an automatic. Has anyone ever replaced the auto with a 4 speed? I have a Saginaw 4 speed in the garage that I assume would fit the Cutlass just fine. Wally
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