Just as the title says, I'm looking for a three or four speed automatic transmission to replace the two speed in my 67 Skylark. Looking for something in good condition, or recently rebuilt, as my engine is currently being rebuilt at the shop and I figured it would be cheapest to install another tranny now instead of later. Thanks guys, Seth
I’m sure you will find something nearby,but if not,I have a good-running,original 71 TH350. $80.00 for that. I also have a street/strip TH400,for 600-650 HP/TQ engine,for $800.00 I can ship Fastenal. If I remember correctly,the TH350 is the same length as the 2-speed,so you can reuse your existing driveshaft.
Turbo 2004R is also the same length as Powerglide/Turbo 350. Rear mount is farther back, so crossmember would have to be moved back. Believe it also has the 27 spline output shaft as PG//TH350.
Actually no. It’s close,and the majority of the people think so,but the 200R4 is slightly longer. I think maybe a 1/2”. Not a lot,but it would reduce the amount of travel in your driveshaft yoke,and cause binding. I’ve seen enough of that.
The term "Top loader" refers to the entry plate being on top of the trans as opposed to the sides. Ford 4 and 3 speeds of that era both, I think, were plated on the top. It may be called a Dearborn. The OP needs to start thinking about the input shaft diameter and spline count he needs plus what it takes to center the correct diameter bushing in his crankshaft. I saw an old magazine test from back in the day which concluded the toughest trans to break was a Ford 3 speed. An A833 MOPAR is tough also.
As I recall the Ford 3 speed was used in GranSports (also GTO's and 442's), but not in any regular Skylark or Special.
BT should be correct. Was basing my reply on information from the magazines i've read - hot rod, car craft, popular hot rodding, over the years/decades. They do make errors. The 2004R has a very long (front to rear) oil pan, which moves the trans crossmember mount further back. Hot Rod (Aug '88) article "The 700 Club" written by Marlan Davis, has a chart listing all the dimensions of popular GM transmissions for swapping info. There are several errors. Surprising, considering Davis was known as an experienced wrench.
Heh, you'd think it'd be easier to find an affordable trans nearby but, all the crap I'm seeing on Craigslist is too rich for my blood; and nobody posts mileage or anything. I would love to get that th400 from you but, I can't afford that just now. The th350 you've got, any idea how many miles are on it?
if you want a regular 400, non sp, from a 68 i have a few, might be a bit of a wait till it warms up into the 20's at least $350, ghildebrand@wi.rr.com Greg
I think the TH350 had about 78,000 miles. I can check the car it came from. It was original until I removed it this summer.
Okay, cool that sounds pretty nice. Have you shipped something like this with Fastenal before? Any idea on cost to ship to st Louis mo?
Hey man, so it turns out the Skylark has a bunch of other issues. The rear axle is bad and will probably need to be replaced. So, I probably won't be able to afford the transmission anytime soon unfortunately
