Transmission Swap

Hi, I have a 61 Chrysler Newport with the original Push ****on TorqueFlight Transmission. I'd like to swap out the old transmission for a 5 or 6 speed automatic. I still want to use the Push ****ons and it will be come my daily driver so I need a pretty reliable set up. Has anybody done this or have any suggestions? I would appreciate it.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-comfficeffice" /><o></o>

 

There are kits for 'typewriter drive' for the modern electronic automatics, as well as a "paddle shifter" from a couple vendors. How they would mesh with your current set of push ****ons, I don't know.

http://www.retrotekspeed.com/products/smart-shift/smart-shift-stand-alone/smart-shift.html

Or maybe

http://www.fuelairspark.com/Products/details/controller/over.asp

None of it's cheap.

Is the switch ***embly you have (stock) just switches, or is there a mechanical linkage of any kind?

 

Thanks, has anybody adapted something like that for the stock switches?

Also where is a good place for adapter plates for 61 big block Chrysler?

 

First, you need to do an intro. 2nd check out www.forwardlook.net somewhere there is ref for use of OEM push ****ons with a late ******. Adaptors, look at Wilcap. On a BBChr, i think you just need to put in a later crank for the late ******, but maybe not.

 

Sorry, just did. This looks like a great place

I appreciate the help

 

I ***ume you want a 5/6 speed for either acceleration or better MPG.

I would explore a gear vendors overdrive unit on the tail of the torqueflite.

A rebuilt torqueflite is a very reliable trans and the gear vendors units are tough.

I think you will have less time and money using your stock trans and an OD unit than by converting everything over to use a modern 5/6 speed auto.

If the gear vendors unit will not adapt to a 61 torquflite you should look for a 65 unit (it has cable shift with a modern style tail shaft).

Good luck
Carmak
Riverside, Iowa