Thread: Need To Glide(Power that is)

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It has to be a cast iron 'glide to fit a 235, the aluminum ones will not fit.The V-8 iron trans has to have the front bell swapped for the six banger piece.

Why!!! We used to throw Glides away. A 3 speed work so much better with these old Chevys.

Originally Posted by Oldf100fordman

Why!!! We used to throw Glides away. A 3 speed work so much better with these old Chevys.

I really dont have fun driving my 3 speed manual. i want the auto for the drivability. Plus imma 24 year old automotive painter who doesn't know a whole lot about mechanics and my clutch is slipping so imma toss it out. Maybe im just lazy, either way.

You need the bell off a 6-cylinder 'glide. It's no easy swap either, the converter has to be dissassembled to get it off, and the pump is in the bell that you are changing. Take it to a transmission shop to get it done if you're not familiar with antique automatics.
Speaking as one with too much experience with these old 'glides, I recommend that you fix your clutch. You will be disappointed in the car with a Powerslide. It will be easier and quicker to swap in a V8 with a modern 3-speed auto than monkeying around with the 2-speed, especially if you're doing an open drive conversion anyway.

Originally Posted by R Pope

You need the bell off a 6-cylinder 'glide. It's no easy swap either, the converter has to be dissassembled to get it off, and the pump is in the bell that you are changing. Take it to a transmission shop to get it done if you're not familiar with antique automatics.
Speaking as one with too much experience with these old 'glides, I recommend that you fix your clutch. You will be disappointed in the car with a Powerslide. It will be easier and quicker to swap in a V8 with a modern 3-speed auto than monkeying around with the 2-speed, especially if you're doing an open drive conversion anyway.

Thanks your a lot of help. I definitely will use your advice.