Total Noob Questions Alert

[shadaway]

Howdy all.

I've just picked up a 69 C10. LWB. Very Stock. Isn't missing much of anything. I plan on doing quite a bit of work on it and frankly have very little clue as to what I am doing. I owned the same year model as a kid, got it from my father and together we tricked it out a bit. Thing is, that was pushing 20 years ago and, for the record, it aint like riding a bike. This one has factory air although it's not in the best of shape. I could also really use a new Heater/AC control cluster as the one inside is broken a bit, althoug it looks real nice.

So, a couple of questions.

Is there a way to determine exactly which 350 I have without tearing stuff apart? I've found casting information on the web but don't find that info on the motor. The PO made it clear it was a bone stock truck (nothing's ever been done to the motor) and the Sticker inside the glove box says is a 350 and the tranny is a Turbo-Hydra-Matic (WTH?)

Anyway, I've ordered a service manual. (The real one, not a Chilton) It clearly says it's not for rebuilding the motor or tranny.Hoping to find a manual for completely rebuilding the motor and tranny. (good like eh?) Something like "Rebuilding your unidentified Chevy 350 Engine and Tranny for Dummies" book.

I'd also like to do the disc brake thing on the front. Not sure what all that intales (haven't done a search for that here yet so no need to respond if it's already on here, I will find it.)

The main questions are:

Anyone know where to find such a manual? (for rebuilding the motor and tranny)
Anyone know of a way to definitely identify which motor/tranny I have so I can start looking for the rebuild kits etc?

That should hold me over for a few days.

Great place by the way. Became a supporting member a few days back as a result of the caliber of people I've been seeing here.

No spell check though and I'm addicted to it like you wouldn't believe. Sorry if there's alot of mispeelings..



Scott