Thread: Fitting a BW35 auto into my 76Classic??

Back?, there wasn't a factory auto until 83 when the TF727 was fitted.
You would be better of with the TF as it was mated to an LT230 whereas the BW conversion used a cut down LT95 .

Alright I’ll cross that one off my options 👍

So any one in the Perth region have a tf727 lying around..

Fit a 4-speed ZF box from a later Classic. e.g., an '86 model?

Or a D1, which I imagine would be easier to find.

Originally Posted by p38arover

Fit a 4-speed ZF box from a later Classic. e.g., an '86 model?

A bit more complicated on a carby engine to setup the kickdown cable but can be done.

Really appreciate the feedback people very helpful and giving me plenty to think about and organise I guess the issue now will be getting the bits and pieces I need to complete the task. 👍

Originally Posted by loanrangie

Back?, there wasn't a factory auto until 83 when the TF727 was fitted.
You would be better of with the TF as it was mated to an LT230 whereas the BW conversion used a cut down LT95 .

The Borg Warner conversions had the auto literally stuffed into the front of an LT95. I had one as part of job lot and would never consider fitting it.

The whole LT95 ende up about 6" longer which required new trans mounts, a longer front and shorter rear propshaft and the transfer shift lever would have been back next to the seat.

The Ritters C4 / C9 conversions area work of art by comparison and the complete trans stays stock length. Getting hard to find these days.

A guy called Noel at Ritters told me in the 90's that the one I have (from an '81 2 door with A/C) would have been a JLR Aust. option at the time.

it's fine behind a 350 with 3 forward gears (remember Chef Impalas came with a 2 speed), but a RRC with a 3.5 would be better to drive with a ZF.

cheers, DL