4 Speed Question

[WARLOCKII]

Will the 4 speed from a B-body fit/work in an A-body? I have the chance to buy a rebuilt running 360 w/4 speed for $700. I would like to put this in my 72 Swinger. The owner thinks the trans is from a B-body. Is the trans to long? Is the shifter location in the same place? My car was a /6 auto so I would have to add the shifter hump to the tunnel and get a set of pedals but it's worth it if the trans will work. Any input, do's, don'ts would be helpfull.
Thanks

 

[Brad4406]

http://www.bigblockdart.com/techpages/abconv.shtml

 

[cudamark]

Short of doing what the person did on Brad4406's link plus modifying the tranny crossmember, they don't just bolt in. If it's a good enough deal, why not sell the B-body trans and use that money to get an A-body one.

 

[WARLOCKII]

Would it work with some mods? Since its an auto car I can locate the shifter hump where I need it. Looking at the diagram it looks like there is only a couple inches difference in the shifter location. What modification would be needed for the trans. mount? I would like to make it work if possible. Sometimes I'm hard headed.:banghead:

 

[cudamark]

Using the B-body location, the shifter will hit the dash, using the E-body pad, the shifter is almost behind you. The transmission mount on most B-bodies are in a different place than an A-body. You may want to measure first. I think the A-body mount measures about 4 3/4 back from the main case to the center line of the mount bolts. I think the later B/E extension housings have the same mount measurement as the A-body but the late 60's extension is several inches off.