Chevelle SS Parts

Question How hard is it to change a 1969 chevelle SS 396 from 4 speed to automatic?
How hard is it to change a 1969 chevelle SS 396 from 4 speed to automatic? Do I just have to buy a new tranny?

Best Answer Well almost, you need to know what you are doing first, then other things you have to consider. Trans mount set up, manual and auto are different, shift linkage, farly easy to set up and install, driveshat length, So no just buying a trans is not the only thing you have to do, but is do able and a lot easier than switching a auto to a manual

Question What is the best reference resource for restoring a 1972 Chevelle SS?
What is the best reference resource for restoring a 1972 Chevelle SS? I am interested in books, manuals, websites, anything! I have never restore a classic car before, but I am very mechanically inclined. Thanks for the help!

Best Answer My husband has restored several classic cars and he gets most of his parts and Reference materials from Year One and Summit. We also go to the annual car shows at Carlisle, PA and Hershey, PA. You can find a lot of stuff at car show/swap meets and even on Ebay. Good luck on your restore. Make sure to take plenty of pictures to document your progress. It is always fun to look back.