Classic/Antique Car Repair/transmission

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I have a 1969 chevelle with a 350 turbo transmission that we drove and when we came to a stop then started again there was nothing, just reved.  It wu=ill not go into any gear, the housing moves but nothing.  I noticed the speedometer cable was not connected, could this be the problem?

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Sorry, but I don't know anything about your car.  I am a Model A guy.   Anyway, it is not a serious problem.  A trans shop should be able to fix it quite easily.  The speedo cable has nothing to do with it.  It may be low on fluid, but if it is, there must be a reason it is low.  Check that and add some if it is low and see what happens.  Be sure to put the correct fluid in it.  GM does not use the same fluid as other car companies.  I assume it won't go in reverse either.  
Find you a chevy car club and join it.  They will have all the answers and be happy to help you.  They will also know where to get it fixed.  
Good luck and have fun with that car.
jack

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Expertise

Only repair type questions on the 1928-1931 Ford Model A.

Experience

Owned one when I was 15 yrs old, and now have owned 5. Still own and play with 2 of them.

Organizations
Oakleaf region of MARC. Model A Restorers Club. I have put several Model A videos on the Oakleaf site that may be of help. Things like how to start the A, how to Time it, how to troubleshoot it.. Go to oakleafregion.org and you will find them. jack

Publications
"More than you need to know about cars." Just a small book for Car Nuts. Blurb.com "Model A Ford Tips and Hints" Blurb.com 2010 Many Model A movies that can be found on youtube.com/jackbahm

Education/Credentials
BSME LSU, 1958, Masters of automotive engineering from the Chrysler Institute of engineering, 1960, MBA Mich State, 1976. Worked as an engineer at Chrysler from 1958 to the end of 1991.

Awards and Honors
Two patents while working in auto industry.

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