cast iron Powerglide/aluminum Powerglide

[Mark Yacavone]

Originally Posted by X-TECH MAN

Correct unless the car came with a rearward trans mount such as Marv Ripes old 57(really a 56) Vette. That was how he was able to use the Alum Glide in the Hot Rod/Dianna Corvette. Ripes ran this car in 1970 and 1971 then NHRA killed stock elim forever in 1972.

I know we ran an aluminum glide in 71 in a 61 Vette and a 59 Chevy, as a superceded replacement item.
I never thought about the 55-57's at the time.
So, the alum. Glide was okayed in 72 in 55-57's in Super Stock?