'59 3sp to a automatic question

[kajo]

i have a 59 apache with a sb 400 and a 3sp manual trans.
i am looking to switch to a automatic that can handle the close to 500 hp the engine is putting out, my question is
do i need to do anything to the crossmember or will a turbo 350 lay in place. i know i will have to have the drive shaft worked but was hoping everything else would bolt up.
thanks for any help
dave

[pgf545]

I am not sure about the 59 crossmember, but on some late model car I have done that swap and I don't think we did anything to the crossmember. I believe the TH350 and 3/4 speeds are the same length. If you don't need it in a hurry give it a shot, if you are looking to do it in a weekend then maybe some more research is in order. Good luck.

Bernie

[kajo]

thanks..i will post the results
dave

[Andersedholm]

Hallo
On my 59 Apache the threespeed manual was supported in front at the
bellhousing.
So the thing was to mount a new crossmember.
// Anders

[caino59]

you will need a new crossmember and will need the drive shaft redone

[kajo]

thanks for the info...i ordered a crossmember today, it was only 65$
dave