Transmission

[t1mesup]

kinda new to the hearse life style and was trying to figure out what transmission is in my 1973 caddy M\M hearse with a 472? also what car do i tell the auto parts guy to look under when i need engine parts????

[Abnorml]

The transmission is a Turbo 400. When you go for parts at most places, tell them anything except Eldorado. The engine were are the same in 73. I usually say Fleetwood 75, it's a limo. Some parts stores have commercial chassis in the computer or in the books. That's for engine/transmission parts. For everything else (brakes, suspension, etc.), you will have to research.
Post some pictures. I have a 73 MM, too.

[Mohawk Freak]

Getting a stock exhaust over the counter could be a challenge. The rear brakes you may be asked for drum width. From the windshield forward it's a standard Fleetwood/DeVille for engine, radiator, heater core and what not. It does have leaf springs in the rear whereas a sedan has coils. Welcome, I also have a 73 M/M pile of crap coming to life again a day at a time.

[travlinman]

I got a new crossover pipe for My 72 last year on Ebay. Got a Guy on there that suppose to have bought the blueprints for it, anyway it fit perfect and was about $85 if I recall right.

[t1mesup]

thanks for the info! just posted some pics on my profile

[Mohawk Freak]

That's not in bad shape. I wish mine looked like that. Nice score.

[pyro]

idnt the CC cars have a different pump in the tranny?

[t1mesup]

mohawk this car is in awesome shape! the only 2 things wrong with it are the door seals and some rust!!! it only has 30k on the car!!!!!!!!! i went under the dash to look around and there isnt even a single spliced wire other the factory! and the best part is i traded a 1991 sporster, that i payed 2k for, for the hearse!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Mohawk Freak]

idnt the CC cars have a different pump in the tranny?

To the best of my knowledge that is only the old Jetaways. I got that info from the factory manual. The only differences in the 400 trans was a switch pitch converter on the 60's limos. I've not verified that to models as new as 73. I'll do a little more digging to find out for real.

A 91 Sportster for that? I bet it was tough keeping a straight face. Nice to be in the right place at the right time.

[Abnorml]

Your hearse looks good from the pictures. Most older hearses have rust. Hearses were not built to last forever, they were built to last maybe 10 years. Now I wants some interior pictures.