hello all-
I have a 37 Master Sedan 4dr. I am planning to install a late 55 235. I also want to swap out the closed drive/rear axle. I want an open drive.
I understand the rear end swap, gear ratios and driveline. The trans is a different story.
Items I have are (1) 53 bellhousing, (1) 55 bellhousing, flywheels for both, and (1) open drive 3-speed, I believe, I am not sure about the trans, it came with the engine. It has two bolts on the driver side of the case, like if the shifter linkage hooks up to these ???? sorry, not familiar. I would love to use this trans, but i have been told I can't, I don't rememeber the reason why just that I can't use it.
a) What tranny should I be looking for??
I would love to keep it manual. I want to hear the rap between shifts.
b) can I use any of the stuff I have, I know I've been told no on the trans by one person who "knows", any different opinions??
I want to use the car for an occasional drive around town and maybe neighboring cities. I'm looking to re-build the 235 block/head stock and add a dual offy and fentons...maybe HEI if I can.
Many thanks in advance. I seem to have everything in line/planned except for this piece of the project. I am not familiar transmissions and this my first venture into an old chevy. Thanks!
