|
Register or Log In To remove these advertisements. |
|
|
|
|||||||
 |
|
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
09-14-2012, 09:01 PM
|
#1 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Westchester, NY
Posts: 394
|
1959 4 speed auto tranny
Hello all I recently fell in love with a 59 fleetside that has the big back window and the 4 speed auto tranny. I really prefer manual transmissions, but I may not be able to pass this truck up. can anyone tell me about this tranny? Is it reliable? ANything to be concerned about? Thanks in advance for any advice.
Regards, Mark |
|
|
|
09-14-2012, 10:02 PM
|
#2 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Victorville, CA
Posts: 469
|
Re: 1959 4 speed auto tranny
what kind of trans? Turbo 400? or newer 4l6e?
|
|
|
|
|
09-14-2012, 10:43 PM
|
#3 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Brigham City Utah
Posts: 157
|
Re: 1959 4 speed auto tranny
If it is original, it should be a Hydra-matic. I don't know much about them but if it works, it should keep working. There is probably lots of info on the web.
|
|
|
|
|
09-14-2012, 11:13 PM
|
#4 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Idaho
Posts: 8,800
|
Re: 1959 4 speed auto tranny
If it is a Hydromatic (usually found in GMC's) it is pretty well indestructible, if you ever have to lift one out you will know why. My dad had 57 bus with one in it and they were used for racing in the 50's. But if you need to repair it, it is cheaper to convert to a more modern trans, parts are very expensive.
__________________
1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project |
|
|
|
|
09-14-2012, 11:35 PM
|
#5 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Westchester, NY
Posts: 394
|
Re: 1959 4 speed auto tranny
Thanks for the replies guys. The seller tells me the tranny is original to the truck which is a 59 fleetside. Are these trannys rare for this truck? How could I tell if it really is the original hydromatic or just a more modern tranny?
Posted via Mobile Device |
|
|
|
|
| Bookmarks |
|
|
Linear Mode
