ChrisBcritter Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 Hi again! Are the Powerglide automatics in the '53 and '55 Corvettes the same? I know one is for the six and the other is for the V8, but did AMT use the same part on both? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted March 5, 2021 Share Posted March 5, 2021 They are different: AMT '55 Corvette: AMT '53 Corvette: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisBcritter Posted March 5, 2021 Author Share Posted March 5, 2021 (edited) Thanks Casey! Looks close enough to get by - I just want an early Powerglide for my '55 and '57 Chevy Bel Airs. Edited March 5, 2021 by ChrisBcritter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted March 5, 2021 Share Posted March 5, 2021 Doesn't one of the newer Revell Tri-Five Chevies have a PG? Not sure which one off the top of my head, but as I recall it also includes a stick transmission also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classicgas Posted March 5, 2021 Share Posted March 5, 2021 The original monogram 55 ragtop has a powerglide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted March 5, 2021 Share Posted March 5, 2021 The Revell '57 Chevy Black Widow has two engine block & transmission options in the kit. The Black Widow block has a 3 speed manual transmission and the kit also has a small block with a Powerglide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted March 5, 2021 Share Posted March 5, 2021 Not sure what exactly the original poster wants a PG for, but keep in mind that the Fifties kits all have the early cast iron version, not the later aluminum one which would be better suited to a performance application. The cast iron version is strictly for stock versions or Stock class drag cars where the OE transmission would be required. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisBcritter Posted March 6, 2021 Author Share Posted March 6, 2021 That's what I need it for - AMT '55 Bel Air sedan - not a racer, just a mild custom streeter. Also for the '55 Nomad, which will be much more of a custom, if I don't go with some other engine (348 or Caddy). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Force Posted March 7, 2021 Share Posted March 7, 2021 The aluminum case Power Glide came 1962 so up to then the case was cast iron. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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