Re: [AMC-list] LEAD: VENDOR: Late-model Transmission Upgrades

[Joe Fulton <piper_pa20@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I wonder if they are using that universal bell housing system that has been on the market for several years. That system requires that you cut off the old bellhousing too, but you bolt the replacement unit on in place of the removed one. 

A strong (relatively inexpensive) overdrive transmission would definitely be an asset if you are planning to spend much time actually driving your car and not just polishing it.

Joe Fulton

--- On Wed, 11/25/09, Marc Montoni <Freedom@xxxxxxxx> wrote:

> From: Marc Montoni <Freedom@xxxxxxxx>
> Subject: [AMC-list] LEAD: VENDOR: Late-model Transmission Upgrades
> To: amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx
> Date: Wednesday, November 25, 2009, 8:51 AM
> 
> Now here's an interesting idea....
> 
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> http://portland.craigslist.org/clc/pts/1481358032.html
> 
> Ford AMC IH -overdrive conversion- - $300 (pdx)
> Date: 2009-11-24, 7:09PM PST
> Reply to: sale-cpefj-1481358032@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> 
> If you are looking for better transmission options for your
> older truck or car we may be able to help. We can adapt late
> model 5 and 6 speed manual transmissions and 4 speed OD
> lockup autos to engine's that never had them as an option by
> milling the bellhousing off and welding on one to fit the
> engine. This option can be less than 1/4 the cost of a
> gearvendors or similar overdrive unit, has far superior
> strength with some of the transmission options and there is
> minimal extra wiring, switches or complication to worry
> about. A 5 or 6 speed manual or OD automatic is more
> straightforward to drive. You don't need to modify anything
> in your old 3 speed auto steering column to run a dodge OD
> auto. We can use your old 4 speed shifter and boot on any
> topshift transmission.
> 
> Transmissions we use (2wd and 4x4)-
> Ford ZF 6 speed close ratio w/granny
> Ford ZF 5 speed wide or close ratio
> Ford M5R2 5 speed
> Dodge A518 46RH and 47RH 4 speed automatics
> 
> Engines we commonly adapt to-
> Ford FE 352,360,390,406,410,427,428
> Ford 385 series 370,429,460
> AMC engines
> IH gas engines
> 
> We modify and repair aluminum bellhousings as well. Doing a
> GM-Cummins conversion? We can tilt your bellhousing 8
> degrees opposite of the adapter plates 8 degree tilt to
> cancel each other and sit everything straight up.
> 
> Custom work welcomed. Most 2wd applications will need help
> to make speedo work.
> 
> FAQ- Q Why don't you use 700R4's or AOD's? A- We don't use
> them because we feel they're poor units. Anyone claiming a
> GM 700R4 or Ford AOD can handle big power numbers and last a
> comparitively long time under harsh conditions is selling
> something.
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