Chey 700/R4 on a Straight 8

Posted by Warren J. Erickson On 2010/7/31 18:32:46

Hi Guys:

I know, I know, this one will make alot of us cringe! A Chevy 700/R4 on our straight 8, YIKES! Well I don't have a problem modifying my Packard. As long it is a good functional modification. With nothing bastardized and all original parts saved. After all, the fellow with the Packard Panther project. Did some wonderful functional modifications on his 1956 Executive, very impressive.

I found this link while browsing,http://www.transmissionadapters.com/Packard%20to%20Chev%20adapter%20kit.htm

Sure looks pretty! The 700/R4 is a tough transmission. With overdrive and lockup converter too. Have any of you tried this?

Reason for asking, I've got an Ultramatic that's leaking. At 65 the refilling process is becoming a chore. And the wife is bugging me about the oil spots on the driveway. Before I bring the Ultramatic to that fellow in Va. For rebuild at $1800.00+. This might be an alternative I can handle.

I would think a Drive shaft from the same donor car as the transmission, would be needed. And fabricated to fit the rear companion flange. Along with a rear trans mount and a vacuum or electronic throttle valve setup. I'm not sure what the 700/R4 takes? And what about the Lockup converter electrical signal. wasn't that done by Computer? Something would need to be fabricated there.

Uh-Oh, becoming complicated. Maybe the fellow in Va. is the correct choise.

But if any of you try this, please post the results.

Thanks
Warren