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Freddyj323 · 06-12-2008, 01:34 PM

Alright, my name is Josh and i bought my first 69 chevy c10 pickup about three days ago. It was originally a 307/ 3 speed manual but the guy put in a 327 instead. Its the hugger orange with white top. Only rust is on the drivers side rocker and i already got it fixed. Now the big question, I really want to swap out the 3 speed for an automatic. Im told a TH350 would probably be the easiest but i do have a brand new TH400 sitting out in the garage. Now i am wondering what adjustments i am gonna have to do.... shortening the driveshaft...get a new driveshaft.....will it bolt up to the engine....moving the cross member....something about a pilot bearing??? Help?

Thanks
josh

72BlckButy · 06-12-2008, 02:35 PM

to the board from Mid-MO!!!

You'll find this place to become your second home. There's tons of information, friends, parts, .... and so much more.

Just to bring a few things to your attention....

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72BlckButy · 06-12-2008, 02:36 PM

Josh you might get more of a response to your questions, if you would post them in the 67-72 Message Board.

GKsport67 · 06-12-2008, 03:17 PM

WELCOME from ATLANTA,GA!

Orange · 06-12-2008, 03:34 PM

I see you have another thread over in the 67-72 forum addressing your swap Q's. Those will be answered pretty quickly I bet.

In the meantime, welcome to the board, and congrats on the purchase. You can't go wrong with ORANGE!

DLB

DREAMS OF A 67 · 06-12-2008, 06:46 PM

FROM KNOXVILLE TN!!!

GRIMSS · 06-12-2008, 07:32 PM

Welcome from central MO. Any pics of your truck?

semperfidoordie · 06-12-2008, 07:34 PM

welcome from sunny Iraq..:P not for much longer

Cyclone44 · 06-12-2008, 08:05 PM

from Knoxville Tn....

jsbgump · 06-13-2008, 01:33 AM

Welcome to the board from Texas

Old Chevy Mech · 06-13-2008, 08:30 AM

from CT!!

Frank

babyJay · 06-13-2008, 08:34 AM

Hi, and welcome from Indiana!

BACKYARD88 · 06-13-2008, 03:21 PM

from South Texas!

Big J · 06-13-2008, 04:51 PM

Welcome from KY!

PT'S 70 CST · 06-13-2008, 05:19 PM

Welcome to the board.

PT

Jerry Jones · 06-13-2008, 06:33 PM

Welcome from Northern California!

68alltheway · 06-13-2008, 06:42 PM

from oklahoma city

shaneschevys · 06-14-2008, 09:29 PM

Welcome from FT Worth TX.

L0WRIDE · 06-15-2008, 01:39 AM

Welcome to the boards

68,69 K20 · 06-15-2008, 01:04 PM

Welcome from NY!

gulfcoast66 · 06-17-2008, 04:49 PM

Welcome, from So. Texas.

krue · 06-20-2008, 10:10 PM

Welcome to the board from South Mississippi!

06-12-2008, 01:34 PM	#1
Freddyj323 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 4	New Guy With Some Question???????? Alright, my name is Josh and i bought my first 69 chevy c10 pickup about three days ago. It was originally a 307/ 3 speed manual but the guy put in a 327 instead. Its the hugger orange with white top. Only rust is on the drivers side rocker and i already got it fixed. Now the big question, I really want to swap out the 3 speed for an automatic. Im told a TH350 would probably be the easiest but i do have a brand new TH400 sitting out in the garage. Now i am wondering what adjustments i am gonna have to do.... shortening the driveshaft...get a new driveshaft.....will it bolt up to the engine....moving the cross member....something about a pilot bearing??? Help? Thanks josh

06-12-2008, 02:35 PM	#2
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: New Guy With Some Question???????? to the board from Mid-MO!!! You'll find this place to become your second home. There's tons of information, friends, parts, .... and so much more. Just to bring a few things to your attention.... Midwest All Truck Nat's in Riverside, MO (North Kansas City) 2008 Board Meet in Big Sandy, TN __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

06-12-2008, 02:36 PM	#3
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: New Guy With Some Question???????? Josh you might get more of a response to your questions, if you would post them in the 67-72 Message Board. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

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GKsport67 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Atlanta,Ga Posts: 660	Re: New Guy With Some Question???????? WELCOME from ATLANTA,GA! __________________ www.gkautospa.com Like A Rock! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=397153

06-12-2008, 03:34 PM	#5
Orange Licensed to Thrill! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Northwest, GA Posts: 1,673	Re: New Guy With Some Question???????? I see you have another thread over in the 67-72 forum addressing your swap Q's. Those will be answered pretty quickly I bet. In the meantime, welcome to the board, and congrats on the purchase. You can't go wrong with ORANGE! DLB __________________ 1971 GMC.Lowered. Overdrive. Orange. Krue's excellent FAQ Index.

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