856666

The Data say's alot. I am curious as to the reason for change in the Factory Percent to PG Survey percent.

For instance, Conv to Coupe powerglide percentage was nearly 50/50 but 76% of the PG's in the 526 survey cars for 1963 were Powerglides (not the case for the other mid years)

Must be due to the collectability of Splits?

Phil

Bobs66coupe

My 1966 Coupe is P/S,P/B, Factory Air, original engine (69,000) and Powerglide trans. Original interior looks new. Not the original owner, but many original parts.
Did a frame off restore in 2016. Has taken awards in South Fla. car shows. It is a great driver, with the exception of the tranny pounding on shift from low to drive.

William Buckley

I have a '66 with the same options that you have. Had a problem with the tranny jerking when going from park or neutral to drive or reverse. Checked transmission, modulator, and found that I had a bad pinion gear. Not simple to fix, but it had to be done.

GearheadJoe

On a stock Powerglide, the hard shifting you describe can usually be fixed with the transmission in the car. In my experience, the cause is usually the vacuum modulator, which is an external part that is easily removed and replaced. Before replacing it, make sure that the vacuum line connected to it is providing vacuum. I believe that the function of the vacuum modulator is to soften upshifts for low throttle conditions, while leaving them relatively crisp under high throttle conditions.

Another thing that might be influencing this is the mechanical kick-down linkage adjustment.

Lastly, it is possible that a previous owner installed a performance "shift kit" to intentionally make the transmission shift harder.

All of these can be checked and fixed with the transmission in the car. A knowledgeable transmission guy should be able to figure out the problem fairly quickly.

rtruman

The high light is the shift from low to high that's what really gets the
power guild its reputation on the drag strip.
its the linkage or the
modulator .

rtruman

Just got back from Stuart t FL from RV site
The People next to me went to the Kissimmee and were telling
me the 63 Power guild is getting reality popular maybe old people cant shift any more they got 235.000 for there 63 silver red interior corvette earlier another auction.

William Buckley

I had my transmission checked out by a REPUTABLE, KNOWLEDGABLE, transmission shop, and everything was okay. By the way, there is no way to make transmission adjustments from the exterior of the transmission case except the modulator. I replaced my old one, and it was a useless, expensive exercise that did not help. Finally found someone who knew what was going on, and found the rear pinion gear was bad.

rtruman

Good to know but also the linkage if out of adjustment can make a difference on power acceleration .

856666

[QUOTE=rtruman;1593904475]Just got back from Stuart t FL from RV site
The People next to me went to the Kissimmee and were telling
me the 63 Power guild is getting reality popular maybe old people cant shift any more they got 235.000 for there 63 silver red interior corvette earlier another auction.[/QUOTE

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It could be an age issue, but my thought is more toward collectability and options vs driving comfort. I was wondering if the rarity of having a high optioned Split with a ‘Powerglide” is more collectable that a 3 speed or 4 speed is the reason for 76% of the survey car having auto trans?

Phil

jimgessner

Almost all Powerglide cars are not adjusted properly. Linkage adjustment is a big one, and yes vacuum modulator makes the shift. The 63 SERVICE manual covers the adjustments.

rtruman

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Originally Posted by rtruman

Just got back from Stuart t FL from RV site
The People next to me went to the Kissimmee and were telling
me the 63 Power guild is getting reality popular maybe old people cant shift any more they got 235.000 for there 63 silver red interior corvette earlier another auction.[/QUOTE

Good point Phil That's true

split1963

1967 327/300, Powerglide upgraded to 700r4, PW, PB, PS, power antenna, matching numbers, powerglide on the shelf for the next guy.

White with red int, white top

194677s116668

SEEVT65

Here is another I currently own. #15183, coupe, Mosport green, green. M35, PS, PW, PA, AM/FM, original teak, A01, and K19.

Thanks

Mike Terry

Here is my 67 original 2 spd Power Glide, PS and no PB. Go figure I did not order it that way someone else did.

split1963

1967 convertible, matching numbers s116668
300HP/PG
California smog equipment all there
PS,
PB,
PW,
PA,
Currently sporting a 700r4 conversion. PG in storage

GearheadJoe

My 67 was ordered with the same set of options. I can't figure out the omission of PB either.

59vetteman

My wife is the 2nd owner of her 67 convertible with Powerglide, 300 HP, PW, PS, PB, AC, and 2 tops. We live in NC AND though we definitely are not UNC fans, the color just happens to be Ermine White with the bright blue/white interior and a blue convertible top. She gets kidded about having a "TarHeel" car from time to time. Well documented and approx. 48,000 miles

Black_Magic

1966 Coupe VIN# 194376S105517
327 300HP, Powerglide, PS, PB, PW, A/C, Tele, Teak
Originally Maroon with Black Vinyl
Now lots of changes BUT still Original Motor, Tran & Rear (all rebuilt but original to car)

George

ecke

194676S106626

1966 Convertible
327 / 300 HP
K19 A.I.R.
Powerglide
Power Steering
Power Brakes
Tinted windows

Bobs66coupe

replaced the powerglide with 700r4. Saved to old tranny-Happy with the upgrade.