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**Benny_H** · 04-09-2012, 06:54 AM

Hi guys this is my first post so go easy on me.
I have a 1950 plymouth super deluxe I bought of my uncle. I was thinking about dropping a 318 LA motor into it.Can i get an adapter to bolt it up to the stock plymouth six trans? I like the flathead six but we had devastating floods here last year and the plymouth went completely under water so there is a bit of damage. I have another trans for the car that escaped the flood thats why Im asking. thanks guys any help will be appreciated.

**farmer12** · 04-09-2012, 07:19 AM

Sounds like a great project! Do you have any pics? I doubt if there's an adapter for the standard trans, but I'm sure a few guys will prove me wrong or right. Keep posting and the answers will follow. Good luck!

**Bigcheese327** · 04-09-2012, 07:23 AM

I know of adapters to go from the stock flathead to a modern transmission, but nothing the other way. The LA engine is two generations removed from the flathead, so unless it shares a bellhousing pattern with the A engine (meaning something may have been available in the 1950s), I doubt it.

GeezersP15 · 04-09-2012, 07:28 AM

Try posting your question here: http://www430.pair.com/p15d24/mopar_forum/index.php

There is a wealth of knowledge of all things old Mopar at that website. If there is an adapter available, these folks will know about it.

**Benny_H** · 04-10-2012, 02:10 AM

Thanks a lot guys

04-09-2012, 06:54 AM	#1
Benny_H Alliance Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Brisbane, Oz Posts: 18	1950 plymouth super deluxe project. Hi guys this is my first post so go easy on me. I have a 1950 plymouth super deluxe I bought of my uncle. I was thinking about dropping a 318 LA motor into it.Can i get an adapter to bolt it up to the stock plymouth six trans? I like the flathead six but we had devastating floods here last year and the plymouth went completely under water so there is a bit of damage. I have another trans for the car that escaped the flood thats why Im asking. thanks guys any help will be appreciated.

04-09-2012, 07:19 AM	#2
farmer12 Alliance Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Haarlem, the Netherlands Posts: 6,712	Re: 1950 plymouth super deluxe project. Sounds like a great project! Do you have any pics? I doubt if there's an adapter for the standard trans, but I'm sure a few guys will prove me wrong or right. Keep posting and the answers will follow. Good luck! __________________ Mopar or no car GoldChainers CC President Holland Chapter Check out my build thread: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...d.php?t=463453

04-09-2012, 07:23 AM	#3
Bigcheese327 Alliance Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bay City, MI Posts: 5,946	Re: 1950 plymouth super deluxe project. I know of adapters to go from the stock flathead to a modern transmission, but nothing the other way. The LA engine is two generations removed from the flathead, so unless it shares a bellhousing pattern with the A engine (meaning something may have been available in the 1950s), I doubt it. __________________ "Black-wall tires, they blend into the pavement, but these white-wall tires, they say look at me, here I am, love me."

04-09-2012, 07:28 AM	#4
GeezersP15 Grenade Inspector Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: N.E. PA Posts: 192	Re: 1950 plymouth super deluxe project. Try posting your question here: http://www430.pair.com/p15d24/mopar_forum/index.php There is a wealth of knowledge of all things old Mopar at that website. If there is an adapter available, these folks will know about it.

04-10-2012, 02:10 AM	#5
Benny_H Alliance Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Brisbane, Oz Posts: 18	Re: 1950 plymouth super deluxe project. Thanks a lot guys

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