Golden Jubilee
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Re: engines used in other applications
I'd sell the entire R pickup, only.
You'd need all the other goodies, anyway. A/T steering column, linkages, driveshaft, mounts and crossmembers.
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However, adapting a "modern" engine/ automatic trans would be best.
Since any number of "modern" engines come with A/T you'd probably end up with something besides a IHC in your truck. That's easier then adapting a newer auto trans to your old 6 cylinder.
BTW, GM Hydramatic 4 speeds are much heavier than modern automatics. Ebay sells a special Hydramatic lifting hoist used by dealerships back in the day. It's that heavy.
I worked in a auto transmission shop, too.
IHC mated its V-8 to both Borg Warner and Torqueflite auto transmissions in the 1960s and 1970s. You could update to that?