T-5 swap time - Page 4 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**sirJim** · 03-12-2021, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Lugnutz65

Slepysal,
There’s a vendor (or two) on eBay that sells an EXACT repop of an S10 tail housing WITH A CABLE SPEEDO CONNECTION. I mention it because it would enable you to move the shifter position forward. It would end up just like the one in my picture.

I did the s10 tail housing swap and works really nice along with the old shifter from the granny 4

Asshat · 03-12-2021, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by sirJim

I did the s10 tail housing swap and works really nice along with the old shifter from the granny 4

I wonder if it is worth the trouble of changing out the tail housing or just getting the mod for the electonic speedo.

**sirJim** · 03-12-2021, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Asshat

I wonder if it is worth the trouble of changing out the tail housing or just getting the mod for the electonic speedo.

I guess it all depends on how much you want to do. I was doing a replacement mod with the counter gear stabilizer from 5speeds,com (lots of good info and youtube as well) so when I had it off might as well put the right one on. Plus I dident want cut the cab support right at the back of the hump, I like the position of the shifter too makes it look a bit more factory. The conversion for the electronic speedo I found for around 200 so I guess it all depends on what you want.

pverge · 03-12-2021, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by sirJim

I did the s10 tail housing swap and works really nice along with the old shifter from the granny 4

I am doing the same with my truck. I would like to cut the new hole in the hump, but my engine and transmission are out and don't know where to cut the hole. I'm taking my truck to the painter soon. How far back is the new hole from the original and what diameter? Thanks!

**sirJim** · 03-12-2021, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by pverge

I am doing the same with my truck. I would like to cut the new hole in the hump, but my engine and transmission are out and don't know where to cut the hole. I'm taking my truck to the painter soon. How far back is the new hole from the original and what diameter? Thanks!

As I remember it was 8-8 1/2 inches back from original about 3-4" hole. Sorry burb is in winter storage. could see pretty much from the picture.

pverge · 03-12-2021, 08:48 PM

OK thanks

**slepysal** · 03-14-2021, 01:06 AM

I did a little interior clean up. I still need to install the carpet and make a console for it. Right now Im just enjoying drive her. You can see in the picture were my shifter sits. I like it .
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**sirJim** · 03-14-2021, 02:34 AM

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Originally Posted by slepysal

I did a little interior clean up. I still need to install the carpet and make a console for it. Right now Im just enjoying drive her. You can see in the picture were my shifter sits. I like it .
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Looks good!

**slepysal** · 03-14-2021, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by sirJim

Looks good!

Thank you Sir !!!!

88Stanger · 03-15-2021, 10:05 AM

This is very interesting... Lugnutz65 - great writeups!!!

Asshat · 03-15-2021, 05:15 PM

It finally arrived! Now I can get started.

Asshat · 03-21-2021, 03:57 AM

Driveshaft question:
Is a two-piece driveshaft (like the stock one I have) required for a long bed and T5 install? I read somewhere that the center carrier may be in the way when using a one piece.

Any advantages to one piece or two piece driveshaft?

Should I just have the driveline shop cut and modify my front shaft?

**slepysal** · 03-21-2021, 12:17 PM

my 60 long bed has a one piece driveshaft with no center bearing or carrier

Asshat · 03-21-2021, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by slepysal

my 60 long bed has a one piece driveshaft with no center bearing or carrier

How long is it?
And, did your center carrier support get in the way?
Do you have a support for the tail shaft section?

**slepysal** · 03-22-2021, 01:52 AM

No clearance issues before the swap and none after. I had my drive shaft cut to 65" but yours may be different. I mounted the t5 like the original 3 speed n with no tail shaft support.

Asshat · 03-22-2021, 02:05 AM

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Originally Posted by slepysal

No clearance issues before the swap and none after. I had my drive shaft cut to 65" but yours may be different. I mounted the t5 like the original 3 speed n with no tail shaft support.

Ok. I installed the T5, no support, yet.
I measured mine and it is 62.5”, but that’s probably because I have a GM 14 bolt rear end.
Hopefully getting the driveshaft this week.

And, I will need to remove the center support, ran a string from one end to the other and it looks like it will be in the way.

Asshat · 03-23-2021, 11:22 AM

Got a new driveline.

**slepysal** · 03-25-2021, 09:50 PM

right on !!!!! any updates?

Asshat · 03-25-2021, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by slepysal

right on !!!!! any updates?

Yes - got the starter fixed, driveline installed, started it up on jack stands and went through the gears. All good so far. Ran out of time today, and I got a crap-load of meetings tomorrow, so probably won’t get it out of the garage till Saturday.
Also, purchased a 1x2 square tube so I could manufacture a support for the transmission.

Hoping it drives awesome!

**slepysal** · 03-27-2021, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Asshat

Yes - got the starter fixed, driveline installed, started it up on jack stands and went through the gears. All good so far. Ran out of time today, and I got a crap-load of meetings tomorrow, so probably won’t get it out of the garage till Saturday.
Also, purchased a 1x2 square tube so I could manufacture a support for the transmission.

Hoping it drives awesome!

Great to hear. Post some more pics ! What type of bell housing are you running?

Asshat · 03-27-2021, 03:30 AM

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Originally Posted by slepysal

Great to hear. Post some more pics ! What type of bell housing are you running?

Pretty sure it’s the stock bell housing for V8 and I6.

**slepysal** · 03-27-2021, 12:07 PM

I was asking because if you are using the stock bell housing that mounts to the crossmember you may not need to fab up a rear tranny support. The original manual transmission 4 0r 3 speed was just bolted up to the bell housing with no rear tranny mount.

Asshat · 03-27-2021, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by slepysal

I was asking because if you are using the stock bell housing that mounts to the crossmember you may not need to fab up a rear tranny support. The original manual transmission 4 0r 3 speed was just bolted up to the bell housing with no rear tranny mount.

Yeah, I kinda figured that. I probably don’t need it, since the trans is pretty secure. It’s just a little extra support, especially for that long, heavy driveshaft.

Asshat · 03-27-2021, 11:00 PM

Drives good! It was a bit noisy cuz I didn’t have the cover on, but all the gears were smooth, top end much better. Not sure how fast though, no speedometer.

Now I need an e-brake, how do you guys handle this part?
Guess I’ve got some search to do.

Lugnutz65 · 03-27-2021, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Asshat

Now I need an e-brake, how do you guys handle this part?
Guess I’ve got some search to do.

This. https://lugnutz65chevystepside.weebl...-1972-c10.html

03-12-2021, 08:48 PM	#81
pverge Registered User Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 8	Re: T-5 swap time OK thanks

03-14-2021, 01:06 AM	#82
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: T-5 swap time I did a little interior clean up. I still need to install the carpet and make a console for it. Right now Im just enjoying drive her. You can see in the picture were my shifter sits. I like it . __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... "

03-15-2021, 10:05 AM	#85
88Stanger Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Washington State Posts: 1,654	Re: T-5 swap time This is very interesting... Lugnutz65 - great writeups!!! __________________ John 3:16 - Saved me... God Bless

03-15-2021, 05:15 PM	#86
Asshat Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: South Orange County CA Posts: 1,265	Re: T-5 swap time It finally arrived! Now I can get started. Attached Images __________________ 1963 C20, small window, long bed 292, 4-speed

03-21-2021, 03:57 AM	#87
Asshat Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: South Orange County CA Posts: 1,265	Re: T-5 swap time Driveshaft question: Is a two-piece driveshaft (like the stock one I have) required for a long bed and T5 install? I read somewhere that the center carrier may be in the way when using a one piece. Any advantages to one piece or two piece driveshaft? Should I just have the driveline shop cut and modify my front shaft? __________________ 1963 C20, small window, long bed 292, 4-speed

03-21-2021, 12:17 PM	#88
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: T-5 swap time my 60 long bed has a one piece driveshaft with no center bearing or carrier __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... "

03-22-2021, 01:52 AM	#90
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: T-5 swap time No clearance issues before the swap and none after. I had my drive shaft cut to 65" but yours may be different. I mounted the t5 like the original 3 speed n with no tail shaft support. __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... "

03-23-2021, 11:22 AM	#92
Asshat Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: South Orange County CA Posts: 1,265	Re: T-5 swap time Got a new driveline. Attached Images __________________ 1963 C20, small window, long bed 292, 4-speed

03-25-2021, 09:50 PM	#93
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: T-5 swap time right on !!!!! any updates? __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... "

03-27-2021, 12:07 PM	#97
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: T-5 swap time I was asking because if you are using the stock bell housing that mounts to the crossmember you may not need to fab up a rear tranny support. The original manual transmission 4 0r 3 speed was just bolted up to the bell housing with no rear tranny mount. __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... "

03-27-2021, 11:00 PM	#99
Asshat Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: South Orange County CA Posts: 1,265	Re: T-5 swap time Drives good! It was a bit noisy cuz I didn’t have the cover on, but all the gears were smooth, top end much better. Not sure how fast though, no speedometer. Now I need an e-brake, how do you guys handle this part? Guess I’ve got some search to do. Attached Images __________________ 1963 C20, small window, long bed 292, 4-speed

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