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Old Jul 25, 2013 | 04:25 PM
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Hi,
Recently purchased a numbers matching 427/390 with automatic.
It also has PW and telescopic wheel. I see most seem to have a 4 speed, and was wondering if anyone knows how many 427/390's came with an automatic?

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My '68 has the 427/390 HP Turbo 400 set-up. 5063 '68s had the TH400. Not sure how many 390 HP equipped TH400 were produced
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It is not broken down any further as BK said. I also have a 68 427/390 coupe with a turbo 400. I prefer 4 speeds but that big block is a stump puller out of 1st gear with the automatic
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Hi stingray r,
I know someone with a terrific 69 427/400 auto...and it's a GREAT combination!
Good Luck with YOUR new 427.
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Originally Posted by Stingray_RSSS
...was wondering if anyone knows how many 427/390's came with an automatic?...
'Fraid not. GM did not keep data on options combinations. The TH400 was available on the L-36, so there would not otherwise be any reason to believe yours in not original.

The optional telescopic steering is a real jewel.

Congrats.

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