Auto trans recommendation for 360 crate engine

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The body shop that did our Barracuda is modifying a 1953 Dodge 1/2 ton truck. It now has a Mustang II front suspension and a 4 pt link diff set up. The owner plans for the shop to install a crate 360 (details attached). The question is now, what auto trans to use.

Owner and shop want an off the shelf solution that is as simple as possible. I recommended an A500 RH, but I don’t know where he could get one off the shelf, and walk them through the installation so that it works.

I told him if anyone had ideas, they would be on this site. So, recommendations?
 
I’d do that OD in a second flat. Where to get one rebuilt and ready to rock I don’t know. It’s seems to be easier for the 727 based OD model to be found easier. But the A-500 is what I’d find.
 
Bobacuda said:
Thanks for the info. The shop that wants the off the shelf solution is in San Antonio. I don’t think he will be interested, but I will forward the info.
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Off the shelf is nice. One of the reasons I didn't do it. I know 46RH uses electronic OD, and 3rd and OD lockup. And I *think* A518 = 46RH. So I didn't want to deal with that, although there's probably an easy solution.
 
DodgeLad said:
Off the shelf is nice. One of the reasons I didn't do it. I know 46RH uses electronic OD, and 3rd and OD lockup. And I *think* A518 = 46RH. So I didn't want to deal with that, although there's probably an easy solution.
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I have an RH, the RE is electric LU. You can run the H off of NOS switches. The Hwas pretty limited year wise of production. With the H you should be able to use a 727 TC. This is off my poor memory as I went a different route with my transmission.
 
1973Barracuda said:
I have an RH, the RE is electric LU. You can run the H off of NOS switches. The Hwas pretty limited year wise of production. With the H you should be able to use a 727 TC. This is off my poor memory as I went a different route with my transmission.
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I don't quite understand all of that.

I do have 2 46RH and 1 A727 w/ 3rd lockup in my stable now. The A727 has no electrical connections, short of the brake/neutral switch and speed sensor, and it takes a lockup TC. The 46RH has a solenoid pack that controls 3rd-OD, and lockup in 3rd and OD. So even though it's 'H', it's not totally. I took quick notice of this when I severed the wires to the solenoid pack offroading, and had to drive Interstate 40 in unlocked 3rd gear with 4.56 gears.

I can see how you could control the electrical part of the 46RH with switches. I don't care about 3rd lockup, so OD and OD lockup would be two switches. But how to control them?
 
DodgeLad said:
Off the shelf is nice. One of the reasons I didn't do it. I know 46RH uses electronic OD, and 3rd and OD lockup. And I *think* A518 = 46RH. So I didn't want to deal with that, although there's probably an easy solution.
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It's not...needs one 12V hookup for the TCC lockup and OD.

DodgeLad said:
I don't quite understand all of that.

I do have 2 46RH and 1 A727 w/ 3rd lockup in my stable now. The A727 has no electrical connections, short of the brake/neutral switch and speed sensor, and it takes a lockup TC. The 46RH has a solenoid pack that controls 3rd-OD, and lockup in 3rd and OD. So even though it's 'H', it's not totally. I took quick notice of this when I severed the wires to the solenoid pack offroading, and had to drive Interstate 40 in unlocked 3rd gear with 4.56 gears.

I can see how you could control the electrical part of the 46RH with switches. I don't care about 3rd lockup, so OD and OD lockup would be two switches. But how to control them?
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A simple switch. Leave it off around town, you have a 727. When on the highway, hit the switch, and you're in OD.
 
A simple switch. Leave it off around town, you have a 727. When on the highway, hit the switch, and you're in OD.
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You mean 3rd lockup on the A727? Helps, but it's no OD.
I was thinking of replacing the A727 with a 46RH on my old truck to get OD. But meh, the A727 is like new, it's here and it fits with no hassle, so I'm keeping it.
 
DodgeLad said:
You mean 3rd lockup on the A727? Helps, but it's no OD.
I was thinking of replacing the A727 with a 46RH on my old truck to get OD. But meh, the A727 is like new, it's here and it fits with no hassle, so I'm keeping it.
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No. I mean that with the OD unpowered, the 46RH is essentially a 727.
 
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