I have a 63 cutlass convertible that I would like to change to a manual transmission. Looking for parts and Advice.


Also looking for power steering and a 394 ci engine...can anyone help?
Thanks,
Danny

 

You want to put a 394 in a '63 Cutlass?

 

Hello All Members,
Looking to upgrade my 215ci to 394 ci in my 63 F85 convertible. Also looking for a power steering conversion for same car.
Thanks,
Danny

Looking to convert my 63 F85 automatic to a manual transmission. Advice and parts welcome.
Thanks
Danny

 

Looking for a 394 ci for my 63 F85 conv.


also looking to convert to manual transmission from auto...any help or suggestions is welcome.
Danny

 

Also need trim end caps for piping trim for back seat!
Thanks.
Danny

 

Where are you? Look on cl, there's a complete 394 for sale here in Florida.

 

Bad idea, not practical, never been done for good reason, a super heavy 394 in place of the light weight 215? Sorry to be so harsh, but it really would not be the wise thing to try to attempt. Couldn't begin to list all the complications that would have to be overcome.......

 

Here, read this thread on my switch to a T5 manual
https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums...-pictures.html

 

I'm also looking for a 394,
Checked Craigslist but couldn't find anything in Fla. Cars , but not engines.

 

x2. I don't think that unit body platform was ever intended to accomodate such an unwieldy beast as the 394. I recall reading somewhere that even the Lemans 326 was problematic.

 

I've got the pedals and clutch linkage from a '63 Buick Skylark and comparing them to the '63 F85 pictures in my Olds parts book look like they are the same pieces. Bushing on lower rod at fork end needs some repair, otherwise parts are in decent condition. $275 plus the shipping.

 

Welcome to the site, I merged all your threads as they were basically about looking for parts. I'm going to assume you know what your doing, good luck.

 

I may have a complete P/S set up? Have to look, much has been going to the scrap yard.
PM me.