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Yatzee · 11-01-2007, 10:34 PM

I posted a question about my rear end before but can decide what the best solution for my problem is.

I Have a 327 w/ a 3 speed AT and 4.11's. The issue is I do a lot of freeway driving and this setup isn't working for me.

I've looked for a 3rd member with milder gears to swap and can't find one. I also called around to rebuild my 3rd member and I have been told its hard to find the proper gears for a stock 1962 housing, is that true?

Another option I am thinking about is putting in a 4 speed AT w/ OD so I can still have my lowend torque and be able to cruise on the freeway.

What would you do if you want the best setup for a cruiser but are on a limited budget? Also what do you think it should cost for the different options if I remove/install the parts but have a shop rebuild the gears or find a used tranny?

Thanks, Alex

And heres a pic...

NF65Fleetside · 11-02-2007, 12:04 AM

Saw a guy out of Palmdale on the HAMB selling a complete 700r setup for $300. Not sure if he still has it....heheheh Ill take your 411 though if you swap!

Yatzee · 11-02-2007, 12:51 AM

I'm gonna sound like an idiot, but whats the HAMB? Oh and don't laugh about a rear end swap, what ratio do you have?

-Alex

NF65Fleetside · 11-02-2007, 01:00 AM

H.A.M.B....Hokey Ass Message Board, its a old timers hot rod forum. www.jalopyjournal.com/forum thats the link to it. The guys on there are kinda brutal unless your sporting a 30's highboy or some type of Boyd/Foose rod. BUT their classifieds are always full of really good parts and cars for sale.
Im not sure on what rear I have but I know for sure its not 4.11!! Its a half-ton so Im thinking 3.33?

jchav62 · 11-02-2007, 10:12 AM

A good 700r4 would be your easiest solution. I'm not sure, but I don't think ring and pinion gears for a 62 rearend are too available... The later 12 bolts are more common. With little modifications you can use a 72 rearend. 3.08 gears with aTh350 is a good highway setup.

Beautiful truck by the way!

62ChevyStep · 11-02-2007, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by jchav62

A good 700r4 would be your easiest solution. I'm not sure, but I don't think ring and pinion gears for a 62 rearend are too available... The later 12 bolts are more common. With little modifications you can use a 72 rearend. 3.08 gears with aTh350 is a good highway setup.

Beautiful truck by the way!

I agree, 700r4, I am running a 72' rear with one and 3.73, crusies 70+ all day at 2010rpm.

chevy_mike · 11-02-2007, 11:07 AM

When I had my '68, it had 4:11's and a 3 speed AT. I put a 700R4 in and cruise RPM's were just under 2200. The only thing I didn't like about a 700R4 is first gear is 3.06. With the 4:11, it would smoke the tires really easy in first and you were not in first very long. I want to do a 200R4 in my '64 since first gear is about the same as a TH-350.

Other idea is find a different rear end at the junk yard that has lower gears.

My .02 worth.

04Xrider · 11-02-2007, 11:30 AM

Why not swap the whole rear end out for something more suitable, like a 3:50, or 3:73?

jchav62 · 11-02-2007, 12:34 PM

I'm running 3.73's with a th350 and a GearVendor Overdrive. It's perfect. I like the GearVendor because I still have the quick shifting of the 350 and still have an overdrive. I wish the 700's would shift a little quicker and firmer. Maybe there's a way...

Iron-Butt · 11-02-2007, 08:01 PM

I have a 454 / 400 auto in mine with a 72 308 rear end and it cruises all day long with no problems.

NF65Fleetside · 11-02-2007, 08:44 PM

could someone post a link of rear gear sets for the 60-66' years? Im clueless as to what I have and also what I cruise at on the freeway

chevroletrestoguy · 11-03-2007, 09:02 AM

You may want to try DTS. Thats www.drivetrainspecialists.com
I just ordered a new 3.08 eaton posi and ring and pinion along with a rebuild kit. They told me it would work in a 65, I'm not sure about a 62.

11-01-2007, 10:34 PM	#1
Yatzee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 22	Opinions Needed...and a pic I posted a question about my rear end before but can decide what the best solution for my problem is. I Have a 327 w/ a 3 speed AT and 4.11's. The issue is I do a lot of freeway driving and this setup isn't working for me. I've looked for a 3rd member with milder gears to swap and can't find one. I also called around to rebuild my 3rd member and I have been told its hard to find the proper gears for a stock 1962 housing, is that true? Another option I am thinking about is putting in a 4 speed AT w/ OD so I can still have my lowend torque and be able to cruise on the freeway. What would you do if you want the best setup for a cruiser but are on a limited budget? Also what do you think it should cost for the different options if I remove/install the parts but have a shop rebuild the gears or find a used tranny? Thanks, Alex And heres a pic... Attached Images

11-02-2007, 12:04 AM	#2
NF65Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 674	Re: Opinions Needed...and a pic Saw a guy out of Palmdale on the HAMB selling a complete 700r setup for $300. Not sure if he still has it....heheheh Ill take your 411 though if you swap!

11-02-2007, 12:51 AM	#3
Yatzee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 22	Re: Opinions Needed...and a pic I'm gonna sound like an idiot, but whats the HAMB? Oh and don't laugh about a rear end swap, what ratio do you have? -Alex

11-02-2007, 01:00 AM	#4
NF65Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 674	Re: Opinions Needed...and a pic H.A.M.B....Hokey Ass Message Board, its a old timers hot rod forum. www.jalopyjournal.com/forum thats the link to it. The guys on there are kinda brutal unless your sporting a 30's highboy or some type of Boyd/Foose rod. BUT their classifieds are always full of really good parts and cars for sale. Im not sure on what rear I have but I know for sure its not 4.11!! Its a half-ton so Im thinking 3.33?

11-02-2007, 10:12 AM	#5
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: Opinions Needed...and a pic A good 700r4 would be your easiest solution. I'm not sure, but I don't think ring and pinion gears for a 62 rearend are too available... The later 12 bolts are more common. With little modifications you can use a 72 rearend. 3.08 gears with aTh350 is a good highway setup. Beautiful truck by the way! __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4 Last edited by jchav62; 11-02-2007 at 10:13 AM.

11-02-2007, 11:07 AM	#7
chevy_mike Never Ending Projects Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,836	Re: Opinions Needed...and a pic When I had my '68, it had 4:11's and a 3 speed AT. I put a 700R4 in and cruise RPM's were just under 2200. The only thing I didn't like about a 700R4 is first gear is 3.06. With the 4:11, it would smoke the tires really easy in first and you were not in first very long. I want to do a 200R4 in my '64 since first gear is about the same as a TH-350. Other idea is find a different rear end at the junk yard that has lower gears. My .02 worth.

11-02-2007, 11:30 AM	#8
04Xrider Registered thread killer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Cookson, OK. Posts: 349	Re: Opinions Needed...and a pic Why not swap the whole rear end out for something more suitable, like a 3:50, or 3:73? __________________ !966 stepside, 350 SB, ZZ-4 roller, Crane roller rockers, 0.030 flat tops, airgap intake, 750 Holley, stainless steel headers, edelbrock SDT mufflers, Mark 8 elec fan, 700R-4, column shift

11-02-2007, 12:34 PM	#9
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: Opinions Needed...and a pic I'm running 3.73's with a th350 and a GearVendor Overdrive. It's perfect. I like the GearVendor because I still have the quick shifting of the 350 and still have an overdrive. I wish the 700's would shift a little quicker and firmer. Maybe there's a way... __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

11-02-2007, 08:01 PM	#10
Iron-Butt 454 club Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,348	Re: Opinions Needed...and a pic I have a 454 / 400 auto in mine with a 72 308 rear end and it cruises all day long with no problems. __________________ David 1965 Chevrolet c-10 454 automatic Custom bbw swb. 1965 Chevrolet C-10 swb (Sold) 1963 Chevrolet C-10 6 Cyl automatic with dual exhaust, pb, ps and 17's. R.I.P "I will miss you. 1967 Chevrolet C-10 6 Cyl Custom lwb 1939 Chevrolet Coupe, 350 v8 automatic. 1935 Chevrolet 2 Dr Standard in the works. 2015 Harley Davidson Street Glide. 2023 Chevrolet Stingray Z51 Convertible. I never want to grow up.

11-02-2007, 08:44 PM	#11
NF65Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 674	Re: Opinions Needed...and a pic could someone post a link of rear gear sets for the 60-66' years? Im clueless as to what I have and also what I cruise at on the freeway

11-03-2007, 09:02 AM	#12
chevroletrestoguy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: USA Posts: 201	Re: Opinions Needed...and a pic You may want to try DTS. Thats www.drivetrainspecialists.com I just ordered a new 3.08 eaton posi and ring and pinion along with a rebuild kit. They told me it would work in a 65, I'm not sure about a 62.



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