Two more cents worth here---

If it is not a matching numbers car, non-original for the most part, go for it! It's your car. If you are thinking value only, keep it as original as you can. If you are thinking fun meter, build it the way YOU want it and ignore all this free advice we are giving you!

I like what I'm hearing !!!

yeah,, my friend just finished putting a TKO behind a raunchy 455 pontiac in a 67 Lemans,, it is wicked, 2nd gear has legs , and that 455 is built to wind.. VERY cool !!

I hear you on the TKO,, I'll have to start setting pennies aside. the only reason I would use the borg ,is because I have it . The TKO would give the car the ability to do some distance driving , which is a consideration for Saskatchewan cruising.

thanks all....

Interesting thought Andrew.

What is worth more? An SD396 Beaumont automatic documented matching numbers, or the same car except someone has done a nice conversion to a factory 4 speed???

Same.

Nothing beats rowing your own oars. I love the smooth automatic 5- and 6-speeds in my truck and my wife's Mustang, makes them easy to drive, but the Fun Car has to have a stick shift, eh?

Doesn't sound like you are building a "collector car" since the original "matching numbers" motor is long gone, I'd say put the T-10 in.

I understand that a modern tranny like the TKO would add driveability on the highway, but (1) you've already got the T-10 so why spend the extra $3500? (you'd need a new driveshaft too) and (2) cruising at 3000 RPM at highway speeds may suck up the gas but somebody has to use that last drop of fossil fuel it might as well be you, eh? and (3) that 3000 RPM highway cruise means (a) nice motor sounds better than any stereo and (b) when you need to pass you are right at the fat part of the torque curve, stab that pedal and hang on buddy off you go!!!

What's the "value" of cars like ours anyway? The REAL value is what it means to you, it's your car, you can do whatever you want with it. Enjoy it! 

Love the rake on your car

Dave

69 belair wrote:

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always felt a 4spd car more desirable and worth more. but that's me.  

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        The majority seems to favor the standard transmisson, and I always thought it would "add" value..  I will add the cost, to the selling price of my car, and see who grabs on!    lol   thanks

 

I converted my non numbers 67 custom to a 4 speed and have no regrets. It's a non #s car so I think you should add or delete any options you want. It's an easier decession on a custom though. I can understand your hesitation to do it to an SD car.