'58 3 speed set up - Interchange?

[Faust]

I just bought a hulk of a '58 Buick 2dr sedan with a 3 speed standard transmission. It is complete with column and suspended pedals. I expect this might interchange back to '55, or so. Does anyone know for sure?

[DualQuad55]

55 still had floor pedals, 56 was the first year for swing pedals. 57 sent to the 364" engine and a different bellhousing the same as 58. Not sure what parts you were looking for interchanging. Bellhousing will fit 57-66 364-401-425 but only has the 'small' Buick trans flange pattern, not the 'Chevy' pattern.The trans it self may interchange for quite a few years, as in late forties/early fifties through 59-60-when they went from closed drive to open drive.
Hope this helps a little.

[Faust]

55 still had floor pedals, 56 was the first year for swing pedals. 57 sent to the 364" engine and a different bellhousing the same as 58. Not sure what parts you were looking for interchanging. Bellhousing will fit 57-66 364-401-425 but only has the 'small' Buick trans flange pattern, not the 'Chevy' pattern.The trans it self may interchange for quite a few years, as in late forties/early fifties through 59-60-when they went from closed drive to open drive.
Hope this helps a little.


Thanks for the help. I grabbed this car because it was three speed, and I guess rare. That is why I wnated the interchange info. Too bad it won't bolt to a Chvvy trans.

As soon as I get it cleaned up, I'll start by Googling the part numbers.