Hello does anyone know where to get adapter to transmission so i can use a gm transm. on my 1947 olds serie 68 with L 8 engine . My original trans. is not good and i have some chevrolet trans. but neeed adapter so i can use L 8 engine. My engine is good so i dont want to remowe it. In the same time i want to get power stearing is it possible to get something that can fit without a lot of buiding I live in norway so everything i need in parts i buy in usa
Atle

 

I can't help on the trans adapter but visit the HAMB www.jalopyjournal.com and someone there may have a lead.

On power steering. Olds never offered power steering on their flathead engine cars. Pontiac did, in 1953 and 1954. You may be able to adapt a Pontiac unit to your car, provided you can find one.

Buick is another possibility but their straight eight engines were all overhead valve. Mounting brackets might not fit your flathead. You may have to fabricate pump mounting brackets on any system you try to adapt.

 

I have a friend who has an early Ford coupe with a big modern engine in it and he installed an electric rack and pinion power steering set up. I could ask him how he did it if you wish. Of course that would require lots more work too, probably newer hubs etc. but anyway.

 

Yes that will be good if you ask him Thanks
Atle

 

I sent him a text, will forward the reply to you on this thread.

 

Are we talking stick shift or auto here?

 

You might call these folks:
Speed Gems - Transmission Adapters - Proudly Produced in the U.S.A.!

 

Ok I got his reply and forgot that he is a little obtuse sometimes but here goes transcribed word for word.
"There are kits available and people are using Volvo and other manufacturer columns from the junkyard. YouTube has a lot of stuff on it. The difference between a kit and junkyard is the kit has a dial to ever change the ease of turning. I drove it all the way easy and it's hard to keep in a straight line. I think electric steer is the way to go."