67 Ambassador DLP Trans

Dont know for sure what kind of trans this has except a broken one. LOL It is at a trans shop now. He has said there was parts in the pan when he removed it. Shop came highly recommended from the Chevelle club I belong to so not to worried yet. He has said something like it was stuck in reverse at some point then forced into drive. Reverse is what was in the pan and the forward clutch plates are fused to the friction plates. At least I think this is the jest of what he told me. My question is at what point do I give up on this trans and maybe put in something else. (turbo 350 or 400 and what else will fit) he is currently looking for parts at some place in Ohio. All suggestions welcome. Thanks

Sorry yes its an auto behind a 343 with a quad.

Actually, it is. You can get a trans adapter from AMC specialists (like Kennedy American or American Parts Depot) to put a more modern AMC trans behind it. Problem with that is AMC 2WD trannys are hard to find in most areas.

I'd see about getting that trans rebuilt first. Northwest Transmission Parts has most rebuild parts, but hard parts may be hard -- but there are used rebuildable cores out there. If it can't be rebuilt or you can't find one, Novak and Advance Adapters has GM to AMC adapters. I prefer Novak, but that's just me. Prices are about the same. Make sure the flexplate (or adapter) is for a 66-71 AMC V-8 engine -- the 72+ uses a different crank flange design.  A GM overdrivre auto sounds good, but remember that they generally need a lower geared rear axle. A standard old three speed will be about the same as the original.

Update: He found all the parts needed which is pretty much everything. He sent me pictures of all he found wrong with it and I agree it all needs to be replaced. So long and short of it should be done in a week or so and come in around 2K. Little more than I hoped but we are talking a 67 here. Like they say if you want to play you have to pay.