Powerglide Out Turbo 200 In Jack "the Captain" McCarthy

dahkahuna · 08-03-2008, 09:27 AM

From 1957 thru 1961 Chevy had a automatic called the TURBOGLIDE ,most of you probably don/t remember this I had one in my 1957 Chevy Belair. It looked like a Aluminum Powerglide with one important differince it was a 3 SPEED automatic. That means any of you racers in Stock who have a 1960 or 1961 Chevy can legally use a Tubo 200 or turbo 350 LEGALLY ,,!!!!! I guess you have to be over 50 years old to remember it but the transmission guys surely should be able to confirm it, anyway just a gift of info fo the 1960 to 1961 racers It has to be a very small group but hope this helps you out Jack McCarthy..

340Cuda · 08-03-2008, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by dahkahuna

From 1957 thru 1961 Chevy had a automatic called the TURBOGLIDE ,most of you probably don/t remember this I had one in my 1957 Chevy Belair. It looked like a Aluminum Powerglide with one important differince it was a 3 SPEED automatic. That means any of you racers in Stock who have a 1960 or 1961 Chevy can legally use a Tubo 200 or turbo 350 LEGALLY ,,!!!!! I guess you have to be over 50 years old to remember it but the transmission guys surely should be able to confirm it, anyway just a gift of info fo the 1960 to 1961 racers It has to be a very small group but hope this helps you out Jack McCarthy..

I am old enough to remember it, I always thought it was more of a single speed "Dynaflow" type tranmission. If I remember correctly the gear selector said P-N-D-Gr. The last position was "Gear Reduction" for engine brakiing.

No being a GM guy I'll vote for allowing a direct drive out of a sprint car. :-)

Fortunately for the GM guys I have now shared my total knowledge of the subject.

Bill

dahkahuna · 08-03-2008, 10:01 AM

wikipedia TURBOGLIDE it explains that it is a 3 speed and how it works , guess your no old enough yet? LOL

John Kelley · 08-03-2008, 10:05 AM

You must have SNOOZED thru the last discussion on this.....

http://classracer.com/classforum/sho...ght=turboglide

Mr. Dedman is in the hospital and can't post right now.....GET WELL MR.BILL !!!!

dahkahuna · 08-03-2008, 10:05 AM

Also the Dynaflo trns was a 2 speed and had the first swtch pitch torque convertor, I worked at ROSSI transmissions in the early 70's and we had customer with a 1957 buick Jr. Stocker that used his horn ring to actuate the stall and lock-up in the convertor.

dahkahuna · 08-03-2008, 10:13 AM

Ohhhhhh, nevermind don,t race on my computer i'm at the track. Just tried to help a racer out.

Jack Matyas · 08-03-2008, 06:17 PM

Terrific idea but I'll believe it when I see it in writing from the NHRA...........and yes, I'm old enough to remember these transmissions .

340Cuda · 08-03-2008, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by dahkahuna

Ohhhhhh, nevermind don,t race on my computer i'm at the track. Just tried to help a racer out.

Ohhhhhh lighten up, I have had a drag race car a lot longer than I have had a computer LOL...

Is there a symbol for tongue in cheek?

If NHRA will let Jack run a three speed more power to him.

Bill Lamb

bill dedman · 08-06-2008, 05:07 PM

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Message:
Chuck,
You said it all, and eloquently, as usual. Wish I had your way with words....

Cap'n Jack,
Glad to hear you're up to fighting the good fight.... That wagon is gonna LOVE that deep 1st gear!!!!!!!!!!!

GOOD LUCK!

Bill

Chuck Norton · 08-06-2008, 06:14 PM

Jack, I stand corrected! I should have done my homework on the Kingswood/Brookwood name plate rather than relying on an increasingly shaky memory. By the way, I've owned a bunch of early Vettes, some with PG transmissions and I'm pretty sure that the TG trans was never offered in that platform. Therefore, we'll still be able to count the cars on one finger. Now, let's decide which finger it will be.....

PA, I wasn't leaning on you. We go back waaay to far for that, right?

Bill D., I sent you a PM last night. Did it get through?

c

08-03-2008, 09:27 AM	#1
dahkahuna Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: san dimas , calif Posts: 128 Likes: 0 Liked 5 Times in 3 Posts	Powerglide Out Turbo 200 In Jack "the Captain" McCarthy From 1957 thru 1961 Chevy had a automatic called the TURBOGLIDE ,most of you probably don/t remember this I had one in my 1957 Chevy Belair. It looked like a Aluminum Powerglide with one important differince it was a 3 SPEED automatic. That means any of you racers in Stock who have a 1960 or 1961 Chevy can legally use a Tubo 200 or turbo 350 LEGALLY ,,!!!!! I guess you have to be over 50 years old to remember it but the transmission guys surely should be able to confirm it, anyway just a gift of info fo the 1960 to 1961 racers It has to be a very small group but hope this helps you out Jack McCarthy..

08-03-2008, 10:01 AM	#3
dahkahuna Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: san dimas , calif Posts: 128 Likes: 0 Liked 5 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Powerglide Out Turbo 200 In Jack "the Captain" McCarthy wikipedia TURBOGLIDE it explains that it is a 3 speed and how it works , guess your no old enough yet? LOL

08-03-2008, 10:05 AM	#4
John Kelley Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tightwad,TEXAS Posts: 911 Likes: 6 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Powerglide Out Turbo 200 In Jack "the Captain" McCarthy You must have SNOOZED thru the last discussion on this..... http://classracer.com/classforum/sho...ght=turboglide Mr. Dedman is in the hospital and can't post right now.....GET WELL MR.BILL !!!!

08-03-2008, 10:05 AM	#5
dahkahuna Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: san dimas , calif Posts: 128 Likes: 0 Liked 5 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Powerglide Out Turbo 200 In Jack "the Captain" McCarthy Also the Dynaflo trns was a 2 speed and had the first swtch pitch torque convertor, I worked at ROSSI transmissions in the early 70's and we had customer with a 1957 buick Jr. Stocker that used his horn ring to actuate the stall and lock-up in the convertor.

08-03-2008, 10:13 AM	#6
dahkahuna Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: san dimas , calif Posts: 128 Likes: 0 Liked 5 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Powerglide Out Turbo 200 In Jack "the Captain" McCarthy Ohhhhhh, nevermind don,t race on my computer i'm at the track. Just tried to help a racer out.

08-03-2008, 06:17 PM	#7
Jack Matyas Live Reporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Bethlehem , PA -Christmas City , USA Posts: 4,927 Likes: 406 Liked 2,050 Times in 398 Posts	Re: Powerglide Out Turbo 200 In Jack "the Captain" McCarthy Terrific idea but I'll believe it when I see it in writing from the NHRA...........and yes, I'm old enough to remember these transmissions . __________________ Jack Matyas 1547 FS/C 2015 Camaro COPO # 62- 2012 Camaro Convertible COPO

08-06-2008, 05:07 PM	#9
bill dedman VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Conway, AR Posts: 1,739 Likes: 0 Liked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Powerglide Out Turbo 200 In Jack "the Captain" McCarthy Logged in as bill dedman Title: Message: Chuck, You said it all, and eloquently, as usual. Wish I had your way with words.... Cap'n Jack, Glad to hear you're up to fighting the good fight.... That wagon is gonna LOVE that deep 1st gear!!!!!!!!!!! GOOD LUCK! Bill __________________ Bill Last edited by bill dedman; 08-06-2008 at 05:09 PM.

08-06-2008, 06:14 PM	#10
Chuck Norton Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Covina, CA Posts: 474 Likes: 105 Liked 89 Times in 19 Posts	Re: Powerglide Out Turbo 200 In Jack "the Captain" McCarthy Jack, I stand corrected! I should have done my homework on the Kingswood/Brookwood name plate rather than relying on an increasingly shaky memory. By the way, I've owned a bunch of early Vettes, some with PG transmissions and I'm pretty sure that the TG trans was never offered in that platform. Therefore, we'll still be able to count the cars on one finger. Now, let's decide which finger it will be..... PA, I wasn't leaning on you. We go back waaay to far for that, right? Bill D., I sent you a PM last night. Did it get through? c