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David M. Touchton · 11-03-2009, 03:24 PM

Hey guys thought you might have a suggestion on my concern. Recently purchased a really pristine 57 convertible which had the batwing configuration, Duntov cam, heads and solid lifters fom another 57 which made up the factoru 270 hp. I also have the intake and everything to return this car to the power pak configurantion. However in checking the engine pad I noticed this motor was originally mated to a turboglide and now has a powerglide. Do you think I should acqire a correct period turboglide and set aside to compleatly return this car to original if some one wished to or does it even matter? Look forward to your input. David Touchton

angs1957 · 11-03-2009, 03:52 PM

Has your gear select indicator also changed to suit the powerglide. Personally wether you have a turboglide or powerglide it wouldnt make much difference.

David M. Touchton · 11-03-2009, 04:04 PM

Gear selecter shows P, N, D, L, R. Assume this is the old powerglide setup Thanks for your post. David

tjsdelivery · 11-03-2009, 05:05 PM

I'll assume that's PRNDL? Hate to drop it all the way down, only to go backwards!

David M. Touchton · 11-03-2009, 05:24 PM

No the reverse is al the way to the right as far as you can go. David

57 sedan delivery · 11-03-2009, 05:39 PM

Has the engine the correct code for the 2x4 option or the powerpak?

C57heaven · 11-03-2009, 05:41 PM

Yep, Powerglide configuration.
Turboglide had either HR or GR. Hill retard or grade retard.
I have a turboglide with convertor if you need a core, because I don't know the condition of it. I have the dash cluster gear indicator plastic piece too.

Many turboglides went back to the dealer and powerglides were installed as a warranty fix.

Your car is worth more as a 2x4 if that matters, correct engine code or not. Do you have the 997 heads too?

David M. Touchton · 11-03-2009, 05:53 PM

Hey John code is for the power Pak which I have all the components for. Thank you David

David M. Touchton · 11-03-2009, 05:55 PM

Yes I do. All the 270 horse power came off a 57 2door including solid lifters ect. I have all the original power Pak components including heads, carb, intake etc. David

Bob W · 11-03-2009, 06:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by David M. Touchton

Yes I do. All the 270 horse power came off a 57 2door including solid lifters ect. I have all the original power Pak components including heads, carb, intake etc. David

I thought just the 245 hp 283s came with an auto trans . Were not the 270 and 283 hp cars all standard trans ?????????

Bob

11-03-2009, 03:24 PM	#1
David M. Touchton Member Join Date: Aug 2009 David M. Touchton's Garage Location: Lakeland, Fl Posts: 19 Member #10125	57 chevy convertible with batwings Hey guys thought you might have a suggestion on my concern. Recently purchased a really pristine 57 convertible which had the batwing configuration, Duntov cam, heads and solid lifters fom another 57 which made up the factoru 270 hp. I also have the intake and everything to return this car to the power pak configurantion. However in checking the engine pad I noticed this motor was originally mated to a turboglide and now has a powerglide. Do you think I should acqire a correct period turboglide and set aside to compleatly return this car to original if some one wished to or does it even matter? Look forward to your input. David Touchton

11-03-2009, 05:05 PM	#4
tjsdelivery Senior Member 3 Gold Stars Join Date: Oct 2007 tjsdelivery's Garage Location: Winona MN Posts: 3,903 Member #3887	I'll assume that's PRNDL? Hate to drop it all the way down, only to go backwards! __________________ TJ

11-03-2009, 05:39 PM	#6
57 sedan delivery Senior Member 1 Silver Star Join Date: Jan 2007 57 sedan delivery's Garage Location: Hog Valley, Fla. Posts: 785 Member #1772	Has the engine the correct code for the 2x4 option or the powerpak? __________________ Mike W. 57 sedan delivery 454/TH400 57 B/A stock 4-dr hardtop project car (now gone) 56 US Navy 3100 pickup in pieces founding father Desert Classic Chevys Phoenix Az.

11-03-2009, 05:41 PM	#7
C57heaven Senior Member 1 Silver Star Join Date: May 2006 C57heaven's Garage Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 535 Member #631	Yep, Powerglide configuration. Turboglide had either HR or GR. Hill retard or grade retard. I have a turboglide with convertor if you need a core, because I don't know the condition of it. I have the dash cluster gear indicator plastic piece too. Many turboglides went back to the dealer and powerglides were installed as a warranty fix. Your car is worth more as a 2x4 if that matters, correct engine code or not. Do you have the 997 heads too? __________________ Peace; John 55 Belair 2dr sedan owned since 1979 sold '09 to fund vert. 57 convert. under restoration

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11-03-2009, 03:52 PM	#2
angs1957 Senior Member 2 Gold Stars Join Date: Mar 2007 angs1957's Garage Location: Australia Posts: 2,721 Member #2237	Has your gear select indicator also changed to suit the powerglide. Personally wether you have a turboglide or powerglide it wouldnt make much difference.

11-03-2009, 04:04 PM	#3
David M. Touchton Member Join Date: Aug 2009 David M. Touchton's Garage Location: Lakeland, Fl Posts: 19 Member #10125	Gear selecter shows P, N, D, L, R. Assume this is the old powerglide setup Thanks for your post. David

11-03-2009, 05:24 PM	#5
David M. Touchton Member Join Date: Aug 2009 David M. Touchton's Garage Location: Lakeland, Fl Posts: 19 Member #10125	No the reverse is al the way to the right as far as you can go. David

11-03-2009, 05:53 PM	#8
David M. Touchton Member Join Date: Aug 2009 David M. Touchton's Garage Location: Lakeland, Fl Posts: 19 Member #10125	Hey John code is for the power Pak which I have all the components for. Thank you David

11-03-2009, 05:55 PM	#9
David M. Touchton Member Join Date: Aug 2009 David M. Touchton's Garage Location: Lakeland, Fl Posts: 19 Member #10125	Yes I do. All the 270 horse power came off a 57 2door including solid lifters ect. I have all the original power Pak components including heads, carb, intake etc. David

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