I changed my 66 Grande with a Powerglide console to a 700r4 and I was able to leave it looking factory. The only visible change is a repro shift quadrant that has the OD markings. You have to do some work underneath to make sure the tranny shift detents are compatible with the console shifter and for me I had to have the driveshaft shortened as it is a longer 700r4.
Also did the 700 conversion on my 65 and as stated, worth it for cruising. The console shift detent and ID plate was available from "Shiftworks" and looks factory, but don't know about Acadians.
-- Edited by 1965CS on Monday 13th of September 2021 04:08:17 PM
Same here...the Beau has a 700R, and the (replica) console has the "O" detent, plus D, 2 and 1. Looks like the General did it, and going from 3 to 4 cogs, with overdrive, was a HUGE boost; can't imagine what the transformation will be like from a 'Glide to a 700R. Go for it!
Awesome, thanks for the input.
I figured as much and look forward to the longer cruising at lower rpm.
Ill send a note when I complete project over winter.
well I have 3:55 and a 350HP 350 so Im running at 3000rpm when doing 50mph.
Drives me nuts when everyone on the highway is passing me:)
It will be a winter project and its been 30 years since I got under a car so if people are on the fence and following me, I'm not sure what side of the fence they will fall too.