venividivici53

i have a 54 olds 324 with auto trans , i want to convert to standard , my question is will a 54 buick motor and standard fit in the olds , and will i have trouble putting the pedals in thanks JOE

Olds64

I have no direct experience but my guess would be no! GM didn't start using corporate engines and drive trains until the late 70s.

venividivici53

thanks olds 64 , how about a 53 olds , think i would have a problem with the motor , trans, and pedals , to install into my 54

88 coupe

If both cars are the "entry level" Olds 88/Super 88 vs Buick Special/Century, they are the same ('54-'56) car, with different drive trains. Olds used the conventional open driveshaft/leaf spring configuration, but Buick used a closed design, called a "torque tube, with coil springs.

Bottom line? Unless your fabrication skills are up to modifying the components, or changing the whole enchilada, it would not be a good idea.

Since they are the same car, the pedals/linkage should be a direct fit.

Engine and (manual) trans is a direct interchange. Side cover on the '53 Hydro would not clear the '54 floor.

'53 pedals may, or may not, work in a '54.

Norm

venividivici53

norm thanks for advice , ill shy away from buick and go for the 53 , JOE

venividivici53

thanks norm , think ill go with the 53 olds JOE