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1957Cameofool · 03-21-2008, 08:52 PM

Hi all. I just bought a '57 Cameo pickup, proclaimed by the out-of-state sellers to have "transmission trouble". Turns out the "transmission trouble" is that it has no transmission. It does have the 3 speed column shift stuff and original 283. Can you tell me what are the proper match-ups as I search for a tramsmission for bolt-in applicatiaon on the 283? Also, who are you guys using for good chrome plating? Anybody got a radio for this truck for sale? Thanks for any and all help.

dwcsr · 03-21-2008, 11:02 PM

V8 transmissions are not the same gearing as 6 cylinders. 6 cyl trans will bolt up if you don't find one locally. .

1957Cameofool · 03-31-2008, 06:49 PM

Yes, thanks. I've done some research around here, and have decided to install a 350TH behind the original 283. It's a cameo, so I'll hold on to all the original parts (drive line, shifter linkage etc.) in the event that I ever sell it and the new owner wants to go back....

I did a search on the VIN and it came up as having been a 3 speed w/overdrive truck. Does that make sense?

03-21-2008, 08:52 PM	#1
1957Cameofool Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Central Washington Posts: 5	What tranny do I use for '57 P/U? Hi all. I just bought a '57 Cameo pickup, proclaimed by the out-of-state sellers to have "transmission trouble". Turns out the "transmission trouble" is that it has no transmission. It does have the 3 speed column shift stuff and original 283. Can you tell me what are the proper match-ups as I search for a tramsmission for bolt-in applicatiaon on the 283? Also, who are you guys using for good chrome plating? Anybody got a radio for this truck for sale? Thanks for any and all help.

03-21-2008, 11:02 PM	#2
dwcsr Hollister Road Co. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 6,131	Re: What tranny do I use for '57 P/U? V8 transmissions are not the same gearing as 6 cylinders. 6 cyl trans will bolt up if you don't find one locally. .

03-31-2008, 06:49 PM	#3
1957Cameofool Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Central Washington Posts: 5	Re: 350TH and a 283 Yes, thanks. I've done some research around here, and have decided to install a 350TH behind the original 283. It's a cameo, so I'll hold on to all the original parts (drive line, shifter linkage etc.) in the event that I ever sell it and the new owner wants to go back.... I did a search on the VIN and it came up as having been a 3 speed w/overdrive truck. Does that make sense?



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