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Expert: - 4/20/2010


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Hi my name is omar and I am wondering if it's possible to install a Chrysler A833 4 speedmanual or 4 speed maunal overdrive  witjh floor shift on a 1957-60 Desoto firesweep or Firedome since they were the only ones that came with manual transmission as standard and can this be done without having to switch to bucket seats

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I am a Model A guy, and I have no idea how to help you.  If the bolt pattern fits, then you probably could do it.  If there is room for the shifter with a bench seat, then you don't need the buckets.
Good luck.
There is a site that might help you.  It is the alter P Chrysler car club site.
http://www.chryslerclub.org/

You should be able to find your answer from this site.
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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