Re: '38 tranny to 53 patrician, will it work?

Posted by monypenny07 On 2010/2/22 9:45:28

Hi Guys,
Thanks for all the great info. To answer some questions, my friend that owns the 38 does not have a computer, thus I am doing the research for him. I first found this site when hunting for the motor serial #'s for him and that list was a great help. One seller had the wrong info listed and we were able to discern the real motor in his car. My friend wants to have a bit more horsepower in the 38 so the 327 from the 53 patrician would be perfect if it will bolt on to the tranny from his 38 without too much stress. He is pretty good with rebuilding. He already has a 30 model A, a 47 buick roadmaster, a 45 Dodge truck and a 70 chevelle. I wanted to ask him about posting his info in the registry before doing so and I have pics of the car as well, so will let you know. He saw the car for sale out in the country and inquired about it but it was already spoken for. So he left his # just in case and low and behold, 2 wks later got a call that it was still available!

The 53 has an automatic but he would really like to have manual transmission in the 38 when finished. Hasn't bought the 53 yet and its in NC so need to decide this week if its worth going to get it. So its great to hear from Peter that he has done it and that there is instructions for doing so.

Again, thanks everyone for all the great tips, I will be forwarding all this info later today so hope it all works out!