727 question

RaniDart70 said
by you saying "upgrade to a 71+ style" tells me the later ones are the ones to have ?? I know I have a few different years to choose from because there is a stack of 727s in the pile. I know one is 66 another is a 69 and two are 70 and a few others are 73+ and one is a 78. I know that is what is out there in my pile right off. I have always wondered which one would be best. I am new to this because vast majority of my cars have been 3 and 4 speeds so I have never driven an auto very long so this is first time I am putting an auto in a car with intent to drive it long term

Yeah, I was rebuilding my numbers matching trans (which was of 69 vintage) so didn't change it but if I had my druthers I would choose the later model with part throttle kick down for better "driveability" plus the 1" reaction bushing for better durability and stability.

It is my understanding the you'll want to get the front servo from the earlier model (69) because they are designed better and apply pressure better.

I read somewhere about an aftermarket part throttle mechanism to retrofit the earlier 727's. I might consider it if mine gives me trouble.