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1961 impala teaser

just testing to see if I can insert pics

The car did come with a box of parts which included the z bar and clutch assembly. But the car is a column shift and I don't see a bracket on the frame to mount the z bar.

how can I tell if the car was originally automatic or manual trans ?

any updates ?

Good News, Wife said build it. Started gathering parts.

My primary interest is retaining its value.

are the BW transmission date coded ?

What are my options for 4 speed transmissions. I've built a resto-mod 1963 impala already, but i have never done a original build. Thanks for all the help.

If i keep it I want to build it to retain its value. Other than finding a 1961 348 3x2 what type of trans should I use? Would I lesser its value drastically if I swapped it to a floor shift ? What about a disc brake conversion ?

Triple duece 348, standard, posi maybe I hang on to it.

Thanks for the reference chart, and thanks for the positive comments. The build won't start for another year. Until then the car is for sale.

Im trying to figure out the gear ratio. Ill post the numbers when i get a chance.