Trans adapter

[62wagon]

Does anyone know where I can find an adapter to put a chevrolet 350 trans behind my 1962 nailhead? I found one in Minnesota for about $700. I also found one online that was for about $300 but I cant seem to find it again. Can anyone help me find an adapter? Does anyone have any ideas? I would appreciate any help I can get. Thanks.
- Nick stingray390@aol.com

[Dr. Frankenbuick]

Nick,

How about a 65-66 Nailhead ST 400 instead? The ST 400 is stronger then the TH 350, and about an inch longer. It can be built to use the switch pitch or a regular TH 400 converter. I think this would also be way cheaper. Stronger and cheaper, how can you loose? You would need: a bushing for the crank (Carmen Faso 716-693-4090) , a 64-66 Nailhead flexplate with the hole in machined to fit the earlier crank flange that is larger, to move or fabricate brackets to mount it, a ST 400 yoke and to size the drive shaft down to fit with the new yoke and trans. There are drive shaft shops that can cut yours down and re-balance it. Just a thought!


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[Gladi8r]

Why not use the nailhead to BOP adapter and then just use a BOP case from a 350 or a 400?? I know a guy that has nailhead to BOP adapters that were used in Jeeps years ago. YES the Jeeps used a nailhead engine and then used a BOP case behind it for a few year. Of course the BOP trannys in those had transfer cases bolted behind them, but I see no reason why the later model BOP trannys from cars would not work. [img]smile.gif[/img]