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SERKETSICCS1NINE · 09-03-2009, 02:49 AM

Can I fit a 700r4 in my 61 apache. I was told that it might not fit because of the frame design. It currently has a 4spd manual (1st gear is granny) and i want to convert it to a 700r4.

61TWUK · 09-03-2009, 08:26 AM

You will have to put in a different crossmember... but it will fit...

SERKETSICCS1NINE · 09-03-2009, 03:24 PM

Thanks for the info. Your the only person that has a 61 thats been able to answer that.

**Captainfab** · 09-04-2009, 12:18 AM

You will have to remove the bellhousing crossmember. You may have to fabricate your own crossmember for the rear of the 700R4. It will only be a little over a foot long. since it will be right in front of the 'hoop' in the center of the X-member. 72bigred is putting a 700R4 in the '60 he is building for his wife is how I know.

**slepysal** · 09-04-2009, 01:15 AM

ahh the lovley world of 60 to 62's here check this link out

http://www.persh.org/pickup/UnderThe...tm#Crossmember

09-03-2009, 02:49 AM	#1
SERKETSICCS1NINE Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: san diego, ca Posts: 17	1961 question??? Can I fit a 700r4 in my 61 apache. I was told that it might not fit because of the frame design. It currently has a 4spd manual (1st gear is granny) and i want to convert it to a 700r4.

09-03-2009, 08:26 AM	#2
61TWUK Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Charleston SC Posts: 290	Re: 1961 question??? You will have to put in a different crossmember... but it will fit... __________________ 1961 Apache SWB/SBW for now... Built 327 You need two tools in life: duct tape and WD-40. If it moves and it shouldn't, you use duct tape. If it doesn't move and it should, you use WD-40.

09-03-2009, 03:24 PM	#3
SERKETSICCS1NINE Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: san diego, ca Posts: 17	Re: 1961 question??? Thanks for the info. Your the only person that has a 61 thats been able to answer that.

09-04-2009, 12:18 AM	#4
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,246	Re: 1961 question??? You will have to remove the bellhousing crossmember. You may have to fabricate your own crossmember for the rear of the 700R4. It will only be a little over a foot long. since it will be right in front of the 'hoop' in the center of the X-member. 72bigred is putting a 700R4 in the '60 he is building for his wife is how I know. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

09-04-2009, 01:15 AM	#5
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: 1961 question??? ahh the lovley world of 60 to 62's here check this link out http://www.persh.org/pickup/UnderThe...tm#Crossmember __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... " Last edited by slepysal; 09-04-2009 at 01:17 AM.



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