Mopars, Amcs, Internationals, OH MY! :shock:
I'm totally lost. I've got a 345 cube International Harvester v8 that runs like a determined fat kid chasing the ice cream truck with a $20. I picked it up for a song (ahem, under $50 and still legal!), but the guy already sold his auto trans and wouldn't let go of his manual trans. ...this build is actually for the Mrs.
so I was thinking Auto anyway. She's cool, but not cool enough to row her own gears. Anyway, the 345 came out of a 1979 with 125k on the clock and has the swell script on the valve covers, complete with firing order for both 4 and 8 cyl. I know the Torque Fright 727 was used with some International Harvesters, but have heard conflicting stories about what will mate up to my 345. If you tell me what to measure I'll provide any additional info needed. I just need to know what I need to be shopping for. Believe it or not, this is intended to be a 2wd. Were any other Autos used other than the 727? Will the Mopar 727's bolt right on to the 345? Will our hero manage this budget build up without having to drive all over creation looking for a trans he can afford? (She wants to drive all over creation After I install said trans)
I'm totally lost. I've got a 345 cube International Harvester v8 that runs like a determined fat kid chasing the ice cream truck with a $20. I picked it up for a song (ahem, under $50 and still legal!), but the guy already sold his auto trans and wouldn't let go of his manual trans. ...this build is actually for the Mrs.
so I was thinking Auto anyway. She's cool, but not cool enough to row her own gears. Anyway, the 345 came out of a 1979 with 125k on the clock and has the swell script on the valve covers, complete with firing order for both 4 and 8 cyl. I know the Torque Fright 727 was used with some International Harvesters, but have heard conflicting stories about what will mate up to my 345. If you tell me what to measure I'll provide any additional info needed. I just need to know what I need to be shopping for. Believe it or not, this is intended to be a 2wd. Were any other Autos used other than the 727? Will the Mopar 727's bolt right on to the 345? Will our hero manage this budget build up without having to drive all over creation looking for a trans he can afford? (She wants to drive all over creation After I install said trans)
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... but have just been given a 70 wagoneer, good motor, good trans, good 4wd, good title, cracked windshield, hole in radiator, soft breaks, rotted out body, cadilac interior!?!, 60's ford guages?!? Free. 
