replacement trasminssion for 49 Windsor

[windsor49]

Anybody know what the modern or semi/ modern replacement automatic transmission would be for a 49 Windsor with a 251 ci / it has a 8 bolt clunk-0-matic now.

Marty

Gig Harbor WA

[PatS....]

If you mean a bolt-in, there isn't one. They all require some work to install.

You could do what Don C. did and add a T5, you could go to Wicap and get an adapter for a GM automatic

http://www.wilcap.com/chryslerfh.html#230350BOPAT

or a GM manual

http://www.wilcap.com/chryslerfh.html#230350MT

And the base Chrysler Royal had a regular 3 speed standard transmission behind the Fluid Drive instead of the semi-automatic M6, so you could use that but it, too, requires some modifications.

[Frank Elder]

There is a 904 adapter and it fits the aod 500 series also, one of the forum members advertises it.

[wayfarer]

A couple of pics of the 904 TF attached:

stock 12v and mini starters both fit well.

Not sure about a 'single' best way to provide shifting capabilities due to the numerous stock applications. It would seem that if you have a column shift of some sort to start with then building some bell cranks to make it happen should not be difficult. Plenty of donor parts of this sort at the u-pull-it yards. The biggest linkage issue is the part throttle kick-down (throttle pressure governor). It is a must have item, but again donor parts should work nicely. I have been contemplating adding these parts to inventory as a separate package but have not yet had the needed time. Anyone need a project?

The additional concerns is, of course, the 12 volts needed for the starter. Either use 2-6v batts or 1-12v with a voltage drop to the rest of the car.

If anyone has detailed questions just send a PM.

Gary

[Frank Elder]

There was a battery posted on the truck side that is 6 and 12 V. 6 Volt to run car systems and 12 Volt to start car only, pretty handy.

[Plymouthy Adams]

kickdown and cruise linage is a breeze to set up as you will adapt the mid 90's Dodge Ram truck to work...the AOD, H and E models still have the same cast in bench test mount ears of the old 727's and such that the late model cable bolts into should you have an early 727 you wish to use...

[PatS....]

A couple of pics of the 904 TF attached:

stock 12v and mini starters both fit well.

Not sure about a 'single' best way to provide shifting capabilities due to the numerous stock applications. It would seem that if you have a column shift of some sort to start with then building some bell cranks to make it happen should not be difficult. Plenty of donor parts of this sort at the u-pull-it yards. The biggest linkage issue is the part throttle kick-down (throttle pressure governor). It is a must have item, but again donor parts should work nicely. I have been contemplating adding these parts to inventory as a separate package but have not yet had the needed time. Anyone need a project?

The additional concerns is, of course, the 12 volts needed for the starter. Either use 2-6v batts or 1-12v with a voltage drop to the rest of the car.

If anyone has detailed questions just send a PM.

Gary

Nice kit, Gary. Thanks for the info. You have the wheels turning here!!!