new guy with a 1968 swb 350/350 work in progress - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

twillie2460 · 09-09-2009, 10:38 AM

Hello my name is Tim and I am new to this forum and I will have questions about upgrading my 68 chevy swb. It is curently a 350 vortec and 350 trans and soon to be updating that with a just purchased 700r4. The 700r4 has the Corvettte upgrades already installed. One question I have is will the 350 trans yoke fit in the 700r4 and what will I have to do with the trans mount crossmember. Will it have to replaced or can it just be moved? I have also already bought and paid for a vintage ac package to go in the truck this winter. As soon as i find where to post pics of my truck I will get them online and hope to show this truck as I tear it down for all the work this winter where I would also like to put on a air bag system at the same time the ac unit goes in.
Hope to get to know lot of you as my truck gets all the things I would like done.
Thanks
Tim

72BlckButy · 09-09-2009, 02:19 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.

Be sure to mark you calendar for the Midwest All Truck Nat's in Riverside, MO (September 11-13).

Glad to have you aboard Tim. In terms of adding a 700R4 to your truck, I believe you will have to change the location of the tranny member, due to the change in length of the transmission it self. Just to be sure though, check out the 67-72 Message board as several members have done this exact swap on their trucks, and we have several FAQ's on the subject.

Also, we have several get togethers with board members in the midwest, so be sure to keep in tune with the region section of the board, especially the Missouri and Midwest portions.

Can't wait to see some pics of your project!

Jerry Jones · 09-09-2009, 11:56 PM

Welcome to the board from Northern California!

lvschevytrucks · 09-09-2009, 11:18 AM

and

to the forum from SC,
Randy
PS we like Pictures....lots of pictures

09-09-2009, 10:38 AM	#1
twillie2460 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Joplin, Mo. Posts: 153	new guy with a 1968 swb 350/350 work in progress Hello my name is Tim and I am new to this forum and I will have questions about upgrading my 68 chevy swb. It is curently a 350 vortec and 350 trans and soon to be updating that with a just purchased 700r4. The 700r4 has the Corvettte upgrades already installed. One question I have is will the 350 trans yoke fit in the 700r4 and what will I have to do with the trans mount crossmember. Will it have to replaced or can it just be moved? I have also already bought and paid for a vintage ac package to go in the truck this winter. As soon as i find where to post pics of my truck I will get them online and hope to show this truck as I tear it down for all the work this winter where I would also like to put on a air bag system at the same time the ac unit goes in. Hope to get to know lot of you as my truck gets all the things I would like done. Thanks Tim

09-09-2009, 02:19 PM	#2
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: new guy with a 1968 swb 350/350 work in progress 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. Be sure to mark you calendar for the Midwest All Truck Nat's in Riverside, MO (September 11-13). Glad to have you aboard Tim. In terms of adding a 700R4 to your truck, I believe you will have to change the location of the tranny member, due to the change in length of the transmission it self. Just to be sure though, check out the 67-72 Message board as several members have done this exact swap on their trucks, and we have several FAQ's on the subject. Also, we have several get togethers with board members in the midwest, so be sure to keep in tune with the region section of the board, especially the Missouri and Midwest portions. Can't wait to see some pics of your project! __________________ -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)

09-09-2009, 11:56 PM	#3
Jerry Jones Happy Camper Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Northern California Posts: 8,407	Re: new guy with a 1968 swb 350/350 work in progress Welcome to the board from Northern California! __________________ RIP El Jay! Love you brother!

09-09-2009, 11:18 AM	#4
lvschevytrucks Unfinished Project Club Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Florence S.C. Posts: 596	Re: new guy with a 1968 swb 350/350 work in progress and to the forum from SC, Randy PS we like Pictures....lots of pictures __________________ Handle every Stressful situation like a dog. If you can't eat it or play with it, Pee on it and walk away. 1996 Dodge Intreped ES Nice car great on gas 1993 Jeep Cherokee. Looking for a swb chevy 73-87



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