Anyone out there have any knowledge about swapping tranys. I've got a 1950 buick with a "Dynaslow". I found a place that has adapters for the straight eight engine. The problem is that the Buicks have torque tubes. Does this mean that I will also have to change the rearend? Thanks, Gobo
Yes, you have to change the rear end. Here's the best way to accomplish it- Thanks once again to Glen! http://www.hotrodsbyglen.net/buick.html Check out the "Rear Axle Install" on his '48. All the info is there. There are several of us building early Buicks, and I think we're all doing it the same way- no better path has been figured out. I'm also doing a '50 Super Sedanette and keeping the S-8. Welcome to the dysfunctional family of late '40s/early '50s Buick builders. Buicks are the new Mercs... ~Scotch~
SCOTCH, thanks for the info.So it looks like a Trans Am rear end will fit up pretty well. Did you fit it onto a TH350 or 400 ******? I just installed new rear coils and it looks like with your recomended setup I can still use them.I'm not quite sure what a torque arm is...forgive my stupidity. By the way your Buick is awsome,great stance,nice color. Thanks, GOBO Drifterscc.com
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