So, trying to get some more info on this thing but not much is coming up... trying to figure out if it is within my 38-48 range. The owner says: "Hi, The only number on the case is 1029 which I think is a date code. I have used these Caddy transmissions on Oldsmobiles for years and as far as I know all of the '40's and '50's cases and gears are the same. On this transmission the tail shaft housing measures 14 1/2 inches from the case to the oil seal. I'm sure this will work in your '48 Caddy. I hope this helps." Still not quite sure though... Here are some pics, you guys let me know what you think please. I've been doing a lot of reading and comparing pictures but I just dont have the experience to pick apart pictures successfully...
Yes it should work if it came from a Cad or Olds V8. Of course you will need the stick bellhousing and clutch parts. I hope you realize the Flathead cad is a very heavy engine and the model A frame was never made to carry that much weight. What are you doing to reinforce your underpinnings?
Good point Rich, in my project with the Cadillac flathead engine, I boxed the frame and used a model A truck front crossmember.
Yes, I'm aware of the bellhousing, pressure plate, and clutch, and am tracking some down now... As far as the frame goes, I wasn't very comfortable running the Model A rails, even boxed, so I built (still in the process) new rails out of .120 wall 2x3 steel tubing. She'll be STRONG Thanks a lot for your help/advice!
Here's a question for ya Rich (or anyone in the "know")... I know the 50 Olds housing won't work because it only fits on the OHV and later engines (i think), but I think I'm ok to ***ume that any caddy/lasalle housing from 38-48 WILL work? Is that correct? I've heard of some issues with the '37 being a weird year but everything else 'should' be ok? thanks again guys.
I think any 38 to 48 bell housing will fit. But I sure don't have actual hands on experience with that many flathead Cads
Chris, I just bought a complete, runable, engine and ****** setup. I need it for mockup in the FlatCad. If you can be a little patient, when I get done with it, you can have any of the ******, bellhousing, and clutch setup you want, if you'll pay the shipping. I'm thrilled to see more and more of these being built!
Wow Buddy, thanks a lot for that! i picked up a '37 Lasalle toploader. The bellhousing and clutch set up I have are from a 38-48 side loader though, but I don't think that matters and should mate up anyway, correct? Granted, I need to get a new clutch disk anyway because this one looks pretty ate up, and the pressure plate may need to be replaced as well... Getting there, I guess, just slowly haha.
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