Next the flywheel bellhousing and starter must be removed.

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The conversion is underway. As said previously the kit is for mounting a gm trans on a Packard. It doesn't include a linkage etc. You can use 700r4 2004r 4L60 or non overdrive th350 th400 or the electronic 4L60e 4L80e. I will be doing a 4L60e so nothing on connecting the TV cable here.

The Speedgems people are nice. Bob Bendtsen sold/retired. The new owner says there hasn't been many sales of the Packard kits so not sure how long they will stick around if non one is buying.

I am doing this in a car with the body and front clip on and the engine in place. The first step is getting the old trans out while supporting the engine.

I used angle iron and a wood block with bolts to support the engine with the trans out.

The trans is 292 pounds and there are 2 bolts on top which are easiest to remove by cutting 2 holes in the floor.

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Thanks. I will try repainting relineing and rebushing the springs. I will post about it.

Thanks! I will let you know if I can't find it.

Thanks, yes the car is off the ground and the axle is hanging down and the shocks are unbolted. So the liners (not sure if thats the right name) between the leafs isn't something I can replace? Just a spring shop?

Once the rear shocks are loose, the rear leafs should have their tension removed right? The bushings can be changed right? Once the bushings are replaced, are any special tools needed to get the leafs back installed? No bending is needed right? just wondering if I want to attempt replacing the bushings.

Also how does one know when the maertial between the leafs should be replaced?

Thanks,

It is a full rise platform scissor lift from Greg Smith Equipment.

Yes I put it back on. I also removed the cross member and mount as well. It was just tight to remove for me.

Its out!!! Removing the rear tail housing makes it tons easier.

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There are 2 bolts on top of the trans not one. FYI.