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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Denver, Colorado
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Direction needed in chosing a restoration.
Newbie here.
A little background. When I was in the Navy as a young lad, I had a 69 CST/10 SWB Black w/ Black buckets/console, wood trim, step bumper, 350 4 bolt, TH400, 3:73 Posi. I loved that truck but that was in 80~82 and there was so much florida rust that the doors were falling off literally. I want another one, however with a few changes as I can see it being a LWB, and geared to run on the Atlanta highways which run 70-80 all day long. As to its use I would occassionally pull a loaded 8' utility trailer, and put a full size motorcycle in the back of the truck and wonder if I should go with a 3/4 ton or put suspension assists in the rear as needed. Must haves: Chevy (not GMC), A/C, P/S, P/B, V8, Power to run high speed Atlanta highways, dependability as this will become a restored daily driver. High end trim package. Would like to haves: Front disc brakes, 4x4, 69 grill, bucket/console, tilt, decent gas mileage, 4 speed, black interior, tach. I am seeing a retro fit brake on a 69/70, or a regrille on a 71/72. Also I wonder if the 402 would be a better motor for me vs. the 350. I dont want a hot rod but would like its gallop to be happy at 70+mph and sound strong at idle and under power. I remember my mom driving it in 77 doing 75 and feeling the TH400/3:73 equipped 350 running hard to maintain that pace. Is there a highway geared 4 speed manual transmission available? What is it called? Why would I want a TH350 vs TH400 if I go for an automatic? What rear end ratio should I look for? Is there any monetary value in keeping one of these original as to match the SPID? If so how much? Based on all of this what would you all suggest? And how much should I budget to get something driveable and complete to work with. Thanks in advance, Robert in Atlanta. Last edited by robreil; 10-26-2010 at 05:34 PM. |
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