Transmission access covers (55-59) - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

chevyrestoguy · 05-06-2007, 07:05 PM

I am working on my firewall and trans tunnel on my '55, and I have come to a point where I need to either build another trans access cover or modify my stock one. I used a Camaro subframe and placed it higher in relation to the stock frame, so my motor and trans sit higher than stock, thus causing the trans to stick out of the floor. I recall seeing a trans access cover for the 55-59s that had a slight hump in it (Maybe the 2.5 ton models?) to clear the stock transmission. Is this true or was it an optical illusion? I would appreciate any input on this, and if anybody has one, I would be either willing to buy it or trade my rust-free, perfect stock pan for it.
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1-ton of fun · 05-06-2007, 09:41 PM

you can buy them. my 3/4 ton had one. it comes in the 4-speed models according to my assembly manual.

there is one at the end of this page:
http://www.americanclassic.com/asp/d...to&exyear=1959

chevyrestoguy · 05-06-2007, 11:50 PM

Thanks for the reply. It looks like the 4-speed cover will work perfectly. I was impressed by their prices, too. They are even lower than the cheapest place I deal with here in California.
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05-06-2007, 07:05 PM	#1
chevyrestoguy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: apple valley, ca Posts: 2,670	Transmission access covers (55-59) I am working on my firewall and trans tunnel on my '55, and I have come to a point where I need to either build another trans access cover or modify my stock one. I used a Camaro subframe and placed it higher in relation to the stock frame, so my motor and trans sit higher than stock, thus causing the trans to stick out of the floor. I recall seeing a trans access cover for the 55-59s that had a slight hump in it (Maybe the 2.5 ton models?) to clear the stock transmission. Is this true or was it an optical illusion? I would appreciate any input on this, and if anybody has one, I would be either willing to buy it or trade my rust-free, perfect stock pan for it. ________ TOYOTA W TRANSMISSION SPECIFICATIONS Last edited by chevyrestoguy; 02-18-2011 at 11:09 AM.

05-06-2007, 09:41 PM	#2
1-ton of fun polishing a turd Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: houston, tx Posts: 674	Re: Transmission access covers (55-59) you can buy them. my 3/4 ton had one. it comes in the 4-speed models according to my assembly manual. there is one at the end of this page: http://www.americanclassic.com/asp/d...to&exyear=1959 __________________ 59 chevy apache 31 4x4 - my project: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=8668512 53 buick special - straight 8 sled - blow through turbo 47 gmc - flatbed hot rod build 99 ford econoline e350 - 4x4 converted family roadtrip/overlanding rig AKA 'Monstervan' AKA 'Daddy-Van'

05-06-2007, 11:50 PM	#3
chevyrestoguy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: apple valley, ca Posts: 2,670	Re: Transmission access covers (55-59) Thanks for the reply. It looks like the 4-speed cover will work perfectly. I was impressed by their prices, too. They are even lower than the cheapest place I deal with here in California. ________ Volcano Review Last edited by chevyrestoguy; 02-18-2011 at 11:09 AM.



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