Wanted- 1937 Buick Century ser. 60 Transmission

[Stooge]

As I am slowly piecing together parts as funds allow, and before I try and call Dave, I am looking for a transmission for my '37 century coupe , or at least an interchangeable one, to go behind my 320 straight 8 with the torque tube, factory rear.  Located in the Boston area, but willing to travel although i am on a bit of a budget. Any leads would be appreciated, thank you!

[1939_Buick]

The best source of is Dave Tacheny. He specializes in 1936-1941 Buick parts. He is old school: no email. The best way to contact him is to call him between 4 and 7 pm Central at 763-427 3460

http://forums.aaca.org/topic/206688-dave-tachney/

 

[50jetback]

On ‎8‎/‎12‎/‎2017 at 12:34 AM, Stooge said:

As I am slowly piecing together parts as funds allow, and before I try and call Dave, I am looking for a transmission for my '37 century coupe , or at least an interchangeable one, to go behind my 320 straight 8 with the torque tube, factory rear.  Located in the Boston area, but willing to travel although i am on a bit of a budget. Any leads would be appreciated, thank you!

 

 

See this link - Pete may be able to help out

 

[RiKi5156B]

Are you needing the whole trans or just some pieces? I have a whole 1940 series 60 trans in parts.

[Stooge]

14 hours ago, 50jetback said:

 

 

See this link - Pete may be able to help out

 

 

Some good information in there, especially on the parts list interchangeability sheet as it sounds I can widen my search by a little atleast, although with reading it, it sounds like he may have already torn into it to part it out to help out his Australian friend?

 

8 hours ago, RiKi5156B said:

Are you needing the whole trans or just some pieces? I have a whole 1940 series 60 trans in parts.

 

Unfortunately, I am in need of a whole transmission. my 320 stops at the flywheel and picks back up at the torque tube retainer, although I think I know of an appropriate bellhousing, and I believe Bob's sells new clutch discs and pressure plates.

Is your 1940 trans in parts, something that would be for sale?

[RiKi5156B]

All in pieces 

[pont35cpe]

It`s been stated on the forum before that a Jeep Cherokee Pressure plate will work on Buicks `37-`53. Don`t know if for the 248, the 320 or both. Maybe someone will comment.

[Guest CARAHOLICS]

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[Stooge]

Still on the look out for a complete Century transmission if anyone has or knows where one could be. any leads would be appreciated, thanks!

[PhillipGuyette]

Did you find a trans yet? I’ve got a good used one out of a ‘37.  Also have clutch, flywheel, clutch linkage, intake/exhaust manifold, & carburetor. Please call if interested.

Phillip

541/206-4481

[MCHinson]

PhillipGuyette,

 

Welcome to the AACA Discussion Forum. You might want to double check yours to be sure which series it came out of, from the photo in your other post, I think yours is out of a Special. If so, it will not work in a Century. 

[Guest]

On 12/11/2017 at 3:26 PM, pont35cpe said:

It`s been stated on the forum before that a Jeep Cherokee Pressure plate will work on Buicks `37-`53. Don`t know if for the 248, the 320 or both. Maybe someone will comment.

The Jeep mid 90s Grand Cherokee 6cyl clutch is for the small series engines only. 320s use a "Long" style clutch ala mid 70s full size Ford. Look up the Clutch Doctor in North Branch, Mn. Trevor is the Clutch Dr. He has the info.

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[Stooge]

Thank you for taking the time to check up on it, but I have since sourced the correct transmission for the 320 in my Century, although I am still looking for 2 of the replacement gears, ( albeit casually looking as I have a full plate of metal and body work to do) as well as I need to find the parts for the clutch and fork.

 

On ‎9‎/‎1‎/‎2018 at 10:58 PM, 2carb40 said:

The Jeep mid 90s Grand Cherokee 6cyl clutch is for the small series engines only. 320s use a "Long" style clutch ala mid 70s full size Ford. Look up the Clutch Doctor in North Branch, Mn. Trevor is the Clutch Dr. He has the info.

 

I had heard of the grand Cherokee clutch for the smaller straight 8's, but I had not heard of people using a 70s ford clutch. I 'll have to reach out to him when I get closer to that stage, thanks!