S_: I did the swap in my '68 about 3 years ago. The TH350 is the right choice. It bolts right in, all you need is a new transmission mount, and you might have to move the crossmember to a different set of holes.

BS: I put a TH350 in my '65 behind a 350 engine. The TH350 basically bolts in but I believe you have to find what is called a short TH350. Go with the TH350 over the TH400 unless you are running some real horse-power. The TH400 is stronger but it also uses up to 50 horses more than the TH350. The Muscle Factory (Anaheim, CA 1-800-762-0317) sells a conversion kit for the swap, although I kept all the original stuff (like drive indicator).

MA: I just completed restoration on my 1969 El Camino that had a Powerglide. I rebuilt the Powerglide and packaged it for storage. Then I put a rebuilt TH350 in its place. I am so glad I did. It has a column shift. The only thing is that the indicator for R N D etc. doesn't quite line up. I have heard, however, that you can purchase a new insert to match the alignment. I chose not to in order to retain the original appearance. I kept the Powerglide so I can go to bone-stock if needed. TH350 is the way to go.

SY: That is cool that you are fifteen and got a '68. That is how old I was when I got my first '68. TH350 is the way to go .You won't have to change the drive shaft that way. You didn't mention if you had a center console or column shift. If you have a center console a simple adjustment to the bolt at the bottom of the shifter and you should have a three speed. The indicator can be bought from Year One for about $13.

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