I haven't tried buying a powerglide recently but you might find that the
th350s are more plentiful and who knows maybe cheaper. you might also look
for a donor car that has a complete engine and tranny - either wrecked or
being parted out. You might even run into one with a small block. good
luck.
Tony Bustamante
59 Chevy stepside 383
----- Original Message -----
From: George Long <longgw@nni.com>
To: <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, May 09, 1999 2:13 PM
Subject: [oletrucks] decision time
>I need som help and all comments, opinions, and advice will be
>highly appreciated. I'm trying to decide how to set up my power-
>train. I'm 15, running out of cash, and want the truck finished when
>I get my liscense. I have 2 ideas and 2 engine choices. i have a 235
>that needs an overhaul, I want to use an auto tranny, but i can't afford
>ak conversion kit. My thoughts were to get 2 power glides an original
>and a newer one and combine parts to make a decent working, open
>drive line powerglide thats hooks up to a 235. My other choice is a 250
>also in need of an overhaul, which i would hook to a th-350, I don't have
>any tranny's but i figure prices would b relative. TIA
>
>nate long
>54 3600
>oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
>
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