Hi all...new guy here with some transmission questions

Posted by mendocino38 On 2013/4/24 17:09:53

I recently bought a '38 Packard Six. It came in boxes...at least the transmission and engine did. I'm currently putting it back together (all of the machining has been done and so forth) and I got to wondering about putting a GM transmission behind the original motor. I'm mostly a purest (at least that's been my track record). But I want to make it easier to drive but not go so far as to put in a SBC and all that kind of stuff. I'm sure someone out there has experience in this area.

I noticed that a guy in Michigan makes adapter plates for the 8 cylinder...would this also work on a 6 cylinder? Are there better options? I do have a r-ll o/d tranny, are those very a good option for this car?

many thanks,