Re: 1955 400 Manual Transmission Conversion

Posted by JWL On 2010/8/2 13:41:10

Josh, a couple of years ago I was in search for a manual shift transmission V-8 Packard. I drove one in a small California Central Valley town. It was a '55 400 that had been converted to a 3-speed with overdrive. It was a great performing car, and I am sure you will be pleased with the results from your conversion. I passed on the car because it needed more work than I wanted to do. Subsequently, I found a great '55 Clipper that I had converted to a manual shift transmission. The critical secret is to have a donor car for all the parts and pieces you will need to do the job correctly. It helps to have a skilled and knowledgeable mechanic who can do the job. I was fortunate in having one of the best do mine.

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