Picked up a 833

My money is on this trans being out of a 75 and later truck. Measure the front bearing retainer,if it's an overdrive trans,it will measure just over 5" (5.125") to be exact. The shifter bracket on the trans is a factory piece,to get the shifter higher through the truck floor.
Not a good starting point for an A-body. It can be done,but there are alot of variables.
The front shifter pad is for a B-body the rear pad for a E-body. You will need to make a bracket somewhere in between for an A-body. The front pad will hit the cross member when installed. So you either get a BFH and beat a dent in the car for clearance,or grind the pad off the trans. shorter driveshaft,overdrive bellhousing,V8 clutch fork,on and on. It can be done,but get out the Tylenol,cause it will be a headache.On top of that,iMO,will be hoackey.

If a 4spd conversion is what you must have,start with an A-body 833.
Things will go waaaay smoother.


hey, what does that " BFH" stand for? big f***N hammer????????????? lmao

i agree, as that tranny is going to be a pain for you to install. but, no matter what anyone says, you seem determined to use it, even if it kills you!. have fun, and taken pics and keep us posted!.

when you get frustrated and want to give up, remember that seasoned members on here told you that it is a pain, even for guys that have done years of wrenching. you would be better off selling it and picking up one that will fit right in for not much more money.
what happens if you put it in, do all the work, and it not be any good?