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Old 01-21-2022, 04:13 PM
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Default 1962 389ci long block and tH350 trans

Pulled from a Starchief. Owned by a Dr and garage kept. 60,000 mi. 2 BBL. Running when pulled. Dr passed away and buyer replaced factory 389ci with a turbo LS1 into the Starchief. Motor complete, turn key ready, all brackets and bolt-on's including A/C compressor, air cleaner. tH350 transmission still bolted on. 1500 OBO. Will strap to open pallet and deliver to shipper of choice. We have fastenal and yellow freight here among others. Buyer arranges all shipping details and costs with shipper. Can send pics. Zip 79118.

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How did they adapt the Turbo350?Tom

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Old 01-21-2022, 08:03 PM
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It is the factory auto transmission. I was told it was a t350 but it is an odd duck. I’m sure many of you who are experts in these cars will correct me and that’s fine. Always willing to learn.

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Taken from this car. Original carpet and fabric.
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if it is the short wheel base its a slimjim transmission and if the long base it could be a hydromatic.NOT a later style auto.Tom

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Old 01-21-2022, 08:28 PM
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Thanks. I’ll post photos next couple of days so people will know which type

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It is the factory auto transmission. I was told it was a t350 but it is an odd duck. I’m sure many of you who are experts in these cars will correct me and that’s fine. Always willing to learn.
If it is the original transmission from the Star Chief, it is a Dual Coupling Hydramatic

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Thanks steve

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What Steve said, a lot better than the Slimjim.

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