1957 150

bill dedman · 08-11-2011, 12:32 PM

Could not a metric 200 3-speed be used, as Turboglide (a 3-speed automatic per the "Captain" rule) was available with V8s (not sure if Turboglide was available on all models with V8's)????

If it's legal, it could possibly be an advantage over a Powerglide....

Bobby Zlatkin · 08-11-2011, 01:22 PM

I know the Turboglide was available with the 220 HP.

67chevygary · 08-11-2011, 01:48 PM

I guess what I was getting at is can later model trans & rear ends be legally used with a ,57?

67chevygary · 08-11-2011, 01:51 PM

Another thing-what is the 'captain rule"?

Robert Simpson · 08-11-2011, 02:09 PM

The captain rule as I understand it, all 1958? to 1963 sbc that came with the turbo glide can use the T200 or T350. But, with the 57, the 220hp is the best combo. We run a 3sp manual in SS and it is the one hold up (Now we can run a 4spd) but not in stock. I would run the powerglide combo with a 12bolt. You will have more cars to run in N/SA vs N/S. With that said the 3sp manual with a Jerico (Got one) is a good reliable combo. So you just make a choice on what you rather run? Two pedals or three?

Robert

P.S. VERY COOL CAR!

X-TECH MAN · 08-11-2011, 02:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67chevygary

I guess what I was getting at is can later model trans & rear ends be legally used with a ,57?

Yes, Turbo 350, Turbo 200 Metric, Alum case P/G, and 12 bolt chev. rear ends allowed on the 57's. The 3 speed trans deal is the "Captian Rule" LOL

Tom Goldman · 08-11-2011, 04:45 PM

66 Impalla rear will fit the 150 nicely,its within 3/8" of stock width.
Just weld on the spring pads.
I've got a '57 150 in the shop right now with this rear, altho it's got a LS 3 Vette engine in front of it!
Just keep in mind 12 bolt gear ratio availability for those little motors.
10 bolt rears have a better availability of very low ratios, and will certainly hold up behind a 265 or 283.

Jack Matyas · 08-11-2011, 05:49 PM

Here's a new twist - since they allow a Metric 200 via the "Jack McCarthy" rule should they allow a 4 speed in this car because it came with a 3 speed with overdrive ?

67chevygary · 08-11-2011, 05:59 PM

Jack; that's why I love this site-somebody always thinkin'- I'll talk to Cal method more about this idea at next weeks divisional. thanks everyone for all their input!

08-11-2011, 12:32 PM	#1
bill dedman VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Conway, AR Posts: 1,739 Likes: 0 Liked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Re: 1957 150 Could not a metric 200 3-speed be used, as Turboglide (a 3-speed automatic per the "Captain" rule) was available with V8s (not sure if Turboglide was available on all models with V8's)???? If it's legal, it could possibly be an advantage over a Powerglide.... __________________ Bill

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Bobby Zlatkin Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Mills River, NC Posts: 417 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 1957 150 I know the Turboglide was available with the 220 HP. __________________ Bobby & Norene Zlatkin L/SA

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67chevygary Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 51 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 1957 150 I guess what I was getting at is can later model trans & rear ends be legally used with a ,57?

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67chevygary Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 51 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 1957 150 Another thing-what is the 'captain rule"?

08-11-2011, 02:09 PM	#5
Robert Simpson Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 808 Likes: 7 Liked 20 Times in 12 Posts	Re: 1957 150 The captain rule as I understand it, all 1958? to 1963 sbc that came with the turbo glide can use the T200 or T350. But, with the 57, the 220hp is the best combo. We run a 3sp manual in SS and it is the one hold up (Now we can run a 4spd) but not in stock. I would run the powerglide combo with a 12bolt. You will have more cars to run in N/SA vs N/S. With that said the 3sp manual with a Jerico (Got one) is a good reliable combo. So you just make a choice on what you rather run? Two pedals or three? Robert P.S. VERY COOL CAR!

08-11-2011, 04:45 PM	#7
Tom Goldman VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Allentown,PA Posts: 2,478 Likes: 894 Liked 886 Times in 238 Posts	Re: 1957 150 66 Impalla rear will fit the 150 nicely,its within 3/8" of stock width. Just weld on the spring pads. I've got a '57 150 in the shop right now with this rear, altho it's got a LS 3 Vette engine in front of it! Just keep in mind 12 bolt gear ratio availability for those little motors. 10 bolt rears have a better availability of very low ratios, and will certainly hold up behind a 265 or 283. __________________ Tom Goldman 1500 SG , 1506 STK

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Jack Matyas Live Reporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Bethlehem , PA -Christmas City , USA Posts: 4,932 Likes: 411 Liked 2,052 Times in 400 Posts	Re: 1957 150 Here's a new twist - since they allow a Metric 200 via the "Jack McCarthy" rule should they allow a 4 speed in this car because it came with a 3 speed with overdrive ? __________________ Jack Matyas 1547 FS/C 2015 Camaro COPO # 62- 2012 Camaro Convertible COPO

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67chevygary Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 51 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 1957 150 Jack; that's why I love this site-somebody always thinkin'- I'll talk to Cal method more about this idea at next weeks divisional. thanks everyone for all their input!