Stick to auto conversion - 05/15/23 04:42 PM
Hate to do it but too old and infirm not to. Artifical knees, drop foot and many back surgeries dictate switching to automatic - DARN IT!
I have a couple 700 automatics and I guess thats a good way to go in my 1959 impala.
My first question is I know I have to cut the front section of the drive shaft but how do I measure the one in it, but what do I tell the machinest I want the length to be. It will be done by a professional drive shaft shop and balanced.
I sure am glad to find this site because it narrows the conversations to the 3 years that are close to the same.
Also, my car is Gothic gold and I'm replacing the column with an automatic one out of a 1960 (close enough and is lit) and can't find any dash paint that even come close. Have sent the glove box door to several classic paint suppliers and none of the paint coming back is even close. The factory codes are (Medium copper) 21783 or 93144.
Anyone who has matched this, your solution would be appreciated. I've even tried to buy a nice column with good paint on it but no luck.
I looked for this car for over 50 years (color, 4 door sedan and rust free) and this will be my final build.
Thanks.
I have a couple 700 automatics and I guess thats a good way to go in my 1959 impala.
My first question is I know I have to cut the front section of the drive shaft but how do I measure the one in it, but what do I tell the machinest I want the length to be. It will be done by a professional drive shaft shop and balanced.
I sure am glad to find this site because it narrows the conversations to the 3 years that are close to the same.
Also, my car is Gothic gold and I'm replacing the column with an automatic one out of a 1960 (close enough and is lit) and can't find any dash paint that even come close. Have sent the glove box door to several classic paint suppliers and none of the paint coming back is even close. The factory codes are (Medium copper) 21783 or 93144.
Anyone who has matched this, your solution would be appreciated. I've even tried to buy a nice column with good paint on it but no luck.
I looked for this car for over 50 years (color, 4 door sedan and rust free) and this will be my final build.
Thanks.