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theracedude

theracedude

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single range hydramatic out of a 54 or 55 Olds.

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56-60 Olds, Pontiac, Caddy should be the direct bolt in for a '57 Olds car
 
Have you talked to Bob in Ft. Lauderdale? He might have something like that. Bob's Speed Parts might be the name of his business.
 
I sorta have something that might work...

I have a '56 Olds Jetaway (Dual Coupling Hydramatic) or at least most of one (needs a couple of parts). This trans would be good for a cruiser, but not a racer - this is the slushbox version. Let me know if it is something you would be interested in, and I can find out how much it might cost to rebuild (I'm a transmission guy.)
I guess you don't want to go the adapter plate/modern transmission route?

440shorty
 
hey racedude bob has a ton of stuff let me know if ya need his number and i'll dig it up for ya nice guy bob tons of old time stuff he was up at darrell gwynns show with the little thunder shifter i believe he calls it
 
59 wagon man said:
hey racedude bob has a ton of stuff let me know if ya need his number and i'll dig it up for ya nice guy bob tons of old time stuff he was up at darrell gwynns show with the little thunder shifter i believe he calls it
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That's right. His car is the "Thunder Shifter", a real deal 60's altered. His name is Bob Lee.
 
440shorty said:
I have a '56 Olds Jetaway (Dual Coupling Hydramatic) or at least most of one (needs a couple of parts). This trans would be good for a cruiser, but not a racer - this is the slushbox version. Let me know if it is something you would be interested in, and I can find out how much it might cost to rebuild (I'm a transmission guy.)
I guess you don't want to go the adapter plate/modern transmission route?

440shorty
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Well Mr shorty, Let me tell you all my troubles. I have a 1957 Olds 371 with a jetaway trans. i have had the trans out or apart 6 times and just cant get it to work so i gave up on it.:( went looking for the cheepest option to put any trans behind the 371. everything i find is at least $1000 buy the time i am rolling again. i know that i can just save my $$$ and do it BUT, I built the entire car with no big money and ALL vintage parts by my self. I have good friends that are very creative and have had some great plans but nothing worked out yet.
so far i have tried to replace the jetaway------cant find one
replace with a hydro from a olds, pont, cad----cant find one
these 2 options are the best but rebuild and shipping takes me over the top.$1000+

addapt a th350, powerglide--------$1000+ with the trans and kit

install a early 3 speed stick from a ford. i have the trans but a flywheel for 371 olds is $$$$, plus i still need a merc bellhousing, clutch, etc----$1000+

please dont take this as i am winning about poor me. i am happy to have what i have. but i am a little stuck on witch way to go. i think the cheapest way is the th350 adapter but everyone does that. what do you think?
 
59 wagon man said:
hey racedude bob has a ton of stuff let me know if ya need his number and i'll dig it up for ya nice guy bob tons of old time stuff he was up at darrell gwynns show with the little thunder shifter i believe he calls it
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bob and i spoke at the show, cool old guy. i got one of his "hero cards" with his history and pic but i cant find his #. if you run across it i would like to give him a call. does he have a speed shop or is it just him in his garage?
 
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theracedude,

It sounds like it has been a tough road for you. When you say that the jetaway doesn't work, what do you mean, specifically? Did you have the throttle linkage from the carb to the transmission hooked up? Did it shift? Were you working on it yourself, or have help? Was it leaking? Did it burn up? Slip?

I rebuilt one for a '56 Pontiac Safari (that's where the missing parts of mine went) and it works nice. It's too bad that you are all the way in the Keys, and I am in Maryland. I'd really like to help you out. If your trans parts are decent, between the two we could probably make one work, and stay in budget.

What carburetor setup are you running? The throttle linkage is critical to the operation of the transmission - it is not just a "kickdown" device.

Let me know what went wrong, and maybe I can help.

440shorty
 
440shorty said:
theracedude,

It sounds like it has been a tough road for you. When you say that the jetaway doesn't work, what do you mean, specifically? Did you have the throttle linkage from the carb to the transmission hooked up? Did it shift? Were you working on it yourself, or have help? Was it leaking? Did it burn up? Slip?

I rebuilt one for a '56 Pontiac Safari (that's where the missing parts of mine went) and it works nice. It's too bad that you are all the way in the Keys, and I am in Maryland. I'd really like to help you out. If your trans parts are decent, between the two we could probably make one work, and stay in budget.

What carburetor setup are you running? The throttle linkage is critical to the operation of the transmission - it is not just a "kickdown" device.

Let me know what went wrong, and maybe I can help.

440shorty
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when i got the engine it was very very very very locked up. we had a hurricane or 2 and the engine and trans spent some time under salt water. the engine i rebuilt and runs purrrfect. the trans had a tide line about 3 inches up from the bottom of the pan. i rebuilt the valve body and freed up everything including the reversing assy. sounds bad but dont get me wrong i still think it should work. i drove it around the block and it works but i cant find nuetral or reverse at all, its always in forward drive of some kind. so i have a 371 3x2 carb and need to know more about the kickdown that is not a kickdown. i dont have that hooked up at all so what do you think?
 
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Some more questions:

(1) What car is the driveline in? A '57 Olds, or something else? Either way, is the accelerator pedal connected to the carbs with a linkage like the stock '57, or with a modern cable setup? I have an old (1958 edition) Motor's manual that has a picture of the stock setup, and how to adjust it.

(2) What shifter are you using?

(3) So, it drives forward in Neutral? (See below)

(4) When the shifter is all the way down to the right (clockwise), which is where reverse is (pattern is P N D4 D3 L R) what happens? Does it drive forward, or bind up and go nowhere, or have "neutral" and roll freely?

440shorty
 
440shorty said:
Some more questions:

(1) What car is the driveline in? A '57 Olds, or something else? Either way, is the accelerator pedal connected to the carbs with a linkage like the stock '57, or with a modern cable setup? I have an old (1958 edition) Motor's manual that has a picture of the stock setup, and how to adjust it.

(2) What shifter are you using?

(3) So, it drives forward in Neutral? (See below)

(4) When the shifter is all the way down to the right (clockwise), which is where reverse is (pattern is P N D4 D3 L R) what happens? Does it drive forward, or bind up and go nowhere, or have "neutral" and roll freely?

440shorty
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its in a 28 ford coupe with no linkage from the pedal to the trans. the shifter is a homemade floor shifter that just simply moves the lever on the trans.

problem is when i start it up in park its ok but feels like its draging down the engine a little.

shift to neutral and the engine shuts off, dead

Drive, 4th, 3rd, low all drive in forward the same. I can take my foot off the brake and drive around the block.

when i select reverse with my foot on the brake as hard as i can and 4x4's under the tires the car drives in forward and i cant stop it till i shut it off or take it out of reverse.

so i quit.
 
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Sorry, been super busy with work, etc.

The problem your transmission is having is basically that the neutral clutch is stuck on. There are several possible causes for this. It could be hydraulically applied and cannot release, due to the neutral clutch valve being stuck in the valve body, or the release side of the neutral clutch being restricted. The neutral clutch piston could be stuck in its bore in the applied position. The neutral clutch plates could also be stuck together. In any case, it would have to be disassembled.

When you say you rebuilt it, did you completely disassemble the transmission? Did you use new gaskets to reassemble it?

I am planning to attend a big car show in Myrtle Beach, SC next month. Here's a link to the sponsoring car club's home page: http://www.peedeestreetrodders.com/

Do you know of anyone local to you going to this event? I could pick up your transmission there, bring it here, fix it, then figure out where to meet you again (closer to you) to deliver it. I'd really like to get your ride fixed. Between your transmission and mine, I should have enough hard parts to make it work, and the overhaul kit is not too expensive.

Don't be discouraged - so-called transmission specialists can't get these transmissions to work right, much less more modern ones. You will have to figure out some sort of throttle linkage or cable to connect to the carb or accelerator pedal. Let me know what you'd like to do.

440shorty
 
what you say is the problem sounds right on to me. i thank you for all of your help and offers but i feel we are just too far apart from each other. i need to find a reasonable option a little closer to home. thanks again.
 
hey dude still need bob's number or address saw him at the tower shops last nite and grabbed a card for ya call me if ya want the number or just post it up here jeff 954 298 0951
 
Good to hear. Let us know how it works, and let me know if you need any info on the throttle linkage - i can scan pics, etc.

440shorty
 

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