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Can I convert a manual gearbox to an automatic in a 1968 Wolseley?
I want to change a normal gearbox into an automatic gearbox for a Wolseley 16/60 built in 1968. Is it easy to convert this and what will it cost?
Asked on 28 November 2018 by willm bol
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What you're describing in an absolutely massive task. We spoke to Chris Chantrell, technical director at the Wolseley Owners Club, who said to do this job you'd need a gearbox, bell housing, brackets, linkages, cables, pedal box and selector. 'Additionally, I think the crankshaft and prop shaft are different. The diff ratio is different as well. Practically, the only real way to do it would be to find a scrapper and break it for all the parts required. They do pop up even now. Balby Motor Spares in Doncaster usually have cars for breaking. Bear in mind that a 16/60 is just an A60 in a dress, so there is a wide range of models which might fit the bill. Visit the Cambridge Oxford Owners Club (www.co-oc.org) - they're a friendly and knowledgeable crowd.'
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