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Technical Maybe 37 Cadillac Lasalle trans. But the adaptor??

Discussion in 'Traditional Hot Rods' started by KingArthursKnight, Apr 28, 2023.

  1. KingArthursKnight
    Joined: Apr 17, 2023
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    KingArthursKnight
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    Hello,
    I am continuing to sort through a herd of parts I have inherited. I am researching and combing old HAMB threads trying to identify before I resort to the oracle of knowledge. (HAMB members)
    Don't assume anything. Please correct me on any info because I am learning a whole new generation of parts.
    I uncovered this transmission I believe by old thread pics is a 37 Cadillac. It has a very cool shifter with a horizontal guide pin in the shifter housing tower. Spring loaded shell slides over with two bolt retainer.
    It has a aluminum adaptor that matches the trans bolt pattern. Can anyone shed some direction or light what it engine or bellhousing it might fit? There are no numbers or logos anywhere to cross reference. Thank you in advance. IMG_3050.JPG IMG_3052.JPG IMG_3053.JPG IMG_3054.JPG IMG_3055.JPG IMG_3056.JPG
     
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  2. Paul
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    looks like chevy to me
     
  3. 51 mercules
    Joined: Nov 29, 2008
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    51 mercules
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    Thats what I was thinking too!
     
  4. don colaps
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  5. Atwater Mike
    Joined: May 31, 2002
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    Atwater Mike
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    That's what it is. One of my Cad boxes had one attached...
     
  6. Is the tail shaft also La Salle? Is the whole thing chromed?
     
  7. Paul
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    looks to be all '37 LaSalle
     
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  8. KingArthursKnight
    Joined: Apr 17, 2023
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    KingArthursKnight
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    Hello Sir,
    Could it also fit a Chevy 6 ? Or does it have to be a SBC?
    I know Dad raced a Wayne Chev in the 50's but I'm not familiar with bolt patterns or bellhousing interchanges.
    Thanks again.
     
  9. HEATHEN
    Joined: Nov 22, 2005
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    HEATHEN
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    from SIDNEY, NY

    The adapter will bolt to a 1955-62 Chevrolet 235 bell housing as well.
     
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  10. anybody have a Lasalle to chevy adapter for sale ? or maybe for "rent" ? I have a bunch of Lasalle transmissions, and I'd like to put one behind a flathead ford. The flathead to lasalle bellhousings are pretty much unobtanium, so I'm thinking I can buy a flathead to chevy bellhousing new, and the make a lasalle to chevy adapter to get the rest of the way
     
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  11. Just some info maybe it might help?
    https://fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=248608&showall=1
    https://www.instagram.com/p/CbEYbumLRo4/
     
  12. tobby
    Joined: Mar 12, 2007
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    tobby
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    i have a cad la salle to nailhead buick adapter, anyone need it it's new and cheap $75.... tobby 818-990-0590
     
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  13. Srfnken
    Joined: Sep 21, 2021
    Posts: 39

    Srfnken

    Have you thought about using a 50 olds bell? you would then just have to make an adapter plate from flathead to olds. The lasalle will bolt right up to the 50 olds bell.
     
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