OK long time reader not so much a poster. I did do an intro. I have a 57 Dodge v8 pickup, and it uses the early style of trans not the rear crossmember car units. I found a 57 6 cylinder 3 speed overdrive but p***ed due to the rear crossmember style mount. Has anyone just hung the later transmission and had issues? I also figured I would have mounting trouble with the small pilot, long input shaft and the bolt pattern. I thought about the bell housing but I didn't want to change the whole engine mounting system. If I could find a plain v8 57 era trans I know I could swap the input shaft and pilot housing. I know an NV3500 would be great, but I would like to maintain original parts. I also have heard these trans are weak and can't be pushed too hard.
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