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variationperson

06-15-2018 02:46 AM

turboguide transmission

How many people have hear of it ,and is it Rare and a good transmission lmk thanks

Bob B.

06-15-2018 03:09 AM

Re: turboguide transmission

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Originally Posted by variationperson (Post 8281674)

How many people have hear of it ,and is it Rare and a good transmission lmk thanks

I have heard of them, and seen a couple over the years. Came out in 1957, gone in 1961. Didn't have conventional gears, sort of a hydrualic CVT, similar to the Buick Dynaflow. Troublesome, expensive, and rare. Not sure how easy it would be to find parts and rebuild one today.

Funny thing about them, they didn't have a 'low'. Just 'Drive' and a 'retard' position for engine braking.

Not used in any trucks outside of the El Camino.

Steeveedee

06-15-2018 11:11 AM

Re: turboguide transmission

Yeah, not all that common. I can imagine they would be tough to get parts for. I wouldn't use one unless it came with the car, and I wouldn't rebuild it when it let go, unless it was a 100 point car at a concours...which I would never own.

Bob B.

06-15-2018 04:05 PM

Re: turboguide transmission

You know, it would be kind of neat if someone built a 'what if' truck. Say a high option 1958 Cameo or Fleetside with a 348 and Turboglide.

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