My Hydra-Matic parts catalog shows Hydra-Matics available for
Chevy trucks from 54-59. Many of the internal parts are common
with other Hydra-Matics. The catalog says that 3 rebuild kits
cover all models. Parts shouldn't be too bad to find. Besides
General Motors (Cadillac, Oldsmobile, Pontiac, Chevy & GMC trucks)
AMC, Lincoln, Rolls-Royce, Hudson, Willys and the U.S. Army used
this transmission. The Army used two in a medium tank during WWII.
One behind each Caddy flathead V8s!
-----Original Message-----
From: Deve Krehbiel [mailto:dkrehbiel@kscable.com]
Sent: Monday, October 16, 2000 8:50 PM
To: OleTrucks
Subject: [oletrucks] Rare Transmission
I hear that in 1954 a person could order a 1/2 Ton (3100) with an optional
automatic transmission. In fact, I know a local owner of one. Its very rare
to see an authentic automatic tranny in an AD pickup. If this is true, I
HAVE one of these transmissions. Someone put an automatic trans in my latest
1950 with the torque tube setup, so I know its the same one that was
optional in 1954 (since the torque tube didnt go away until 55 1st series).
So the question is, does anyone have a need for a broken automatic trans
like this? Where would a person take it to get it fixed properly? I am sure
parts are almost non-existent. I am no auto tranny man, so I would have to
rely on someone who is to fix it. I am sure its worth something but I don't
know what its worth. Any ideas? I am taking it out and putting in a 3spd
standard with overdrive.
Deve Krehbiel
Hesston, Kansas
1950 3100 * 1949 3600 * 1948 4400
www.speedprint.com/Deves50/index.html
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