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Re: Auto tranny for ‘67
Since you are putting in the Camaro motor I wonder if you still have access to the donor? It is likely that it may have had the 700R4 too. This is where I got my trans that I bolted onto my 350 SBC.
The swap definitely has some complications but different supply companies have made it easy to swap them. I used Bowtie Overdrives for my supporting hardware like my TV cable system and my cross member. I know TCI has similar as well as others, from what I have seen they are pretty similar but the Bowtie Overdrives TV EZ is pretty slick system that is very easy install that is a set once and forget it.
A cut off wheel or an air chisel makes short work of the rivets.
There is no equation that squares the ROI in customizing vehicles. I bought my truck for $700 from the original owner and it was getting 8 MPG. I ended up changing the several components on the driveline and I got up to 16 MPG. Now $25,000 later I can get 22 MPG on the freeway with my LS/4L60E swap. Was it worth $25,000 to get there? Could I sell it for what I invested? Maybe. But I did most of the work myself so it really is a labor of love with these trucks. It is building an expression of yourself and what you want for the truck.
If you are just flipping this truck put something easy in it and sell it. If you are keeping it, build it how you want primarily and cost is a secondary detail. If you cannot afford if right away, slow down, save, and get what you want.
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