ChrisBcritter Posted March 4 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casey Posted March 5 They are different: AMT '55 Corvette: AMT '53 Corvette: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisBcritter Posted March 5 (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 by ChrisBcritter Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark Posted March 5 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Classicgas Posted March 5 The original monogram 55 ragtop has a powerglide. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
espo Posted March 5 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark Posted March 5 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisBcritter Posted March 6 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Force Posted March 7 The aluminum case Power Glide came 1962 so up to then the case was cast iron. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites