Head First, project

[Sebberia]

This is my first post but definitely not my last, I have recently picked up a 1969 2800 for a project. My plan is not to 100% restore it but to just do small things here and there and for the most part keep a lot of it original. I bought it from a guy in North Hollywood for what I believe to be a good price (but who knows) and figured would be the perfect candidate. The interior is all there for the most part, the kick panel is gone and a lot of the wiring of the lights and turn signals has been butchered so that's going to be a pain, but nonetheless is turns over and starts. Now, before I get into more details I want to say I am more performance than looks and the beat up exterior certainly did not steer me away. I rather have a crap exterior and beautiful engine thus why i have natural weight reduction in the spare tire section (I believe that is pretty much the only rust though). UP next, for the main issue which was advertised but i had hoped it was as simple as the guy not checking the ATF level, but turns out i was wrong. The car has an automatic transmission which i read somewhere was an option back in 69, so i figure there aren't a whole lot in comparison to manuals, but it does not go into any drive gear. When i shift the trans into drive, 1, or 2 and hit the gas the revs just climb without the car moving. Now the only gear that works is Reverse, however at times when i shift it into reverse it jolts very harsh and aggressively as if it is breaking. I have searched all over the internet for this specific tranny (i believe it is the zf3hp20) and cannot seem to find any help topics on it. I then decided to just swap it for the factory 4spd (not quite sure which it is), or maybe a getrag 262 but i am unsure of what transmissions can just bolt right up with no issue, if any can. Can anyone help me out, please.

[Mike Goble]

The best help available for E3 owners is at http://www.e9coupe.com/. They have a fairly active section for E3's, and a lot of knowledge and spare parts.