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prost68 · 01-30-2006, 11:06 PM

Hi, just wondering how many people used this site from Arkansas. Seems like there is a lot of good info out here and you guys have some fun too. I have had the old chevy truck bug for several years. I drive a 68 gold anniversary with 63,000 original miles (luckily I have a company car to keep the miles off my stuff during the week). I also have a 67 short fleet w/283 which needs restored, and I also have been working on building a 68 4WD short fleetside out of extra body parts putting it on a cut/boxed 3/4 ton 79 frame with 383/np205/turbo400. I have this stuff on the brain and I have lots of questions, so I'll start with just one: My 68 driver has a 355(about 325hp) with a 260 cam and a stock TH400 trans. The trans shifts very early. I'm in third gear by 25 mph unless I really stomp on it. It's almost like I don't have 1st gear. The rear end ratio is 3.73. The truck has plenty of power, but it won't take off hard because it shifts to 2nd as soon as it gets rolling. I've tried to adjust the modulator valve, but not much change. Any ideas?
By the way, my id suggests that I have a pro street 68 - not quite - just a disassembled truck waiting on expensive ideas. I'll have to wait til the kids get in school and the wife goes back to work to make any progress on it.
Thanks.

1oldtruck · 01-31-2006, 12:26 AM

Welcome to the board from Sunny Southern California

I had the same problem when I first put a TH350 in my '63. Try recalibrating your transmission shift governor by changing weights and/or springs. B&M makes a governor recalibration kit that has an assortment of weights and springs that should be available from any speed shop. JEGS has it for $29.99. It's easy to do but may take a bit of trial and error depending on how far off you are.

jsbgump · 01-31-2006, 01:57 AM

Welcome to the board from Texas

86swb · 01-31-2006, 05:48 PM

Welcome from Kentucky. Lets see some pictures. They must have forgotton to tell you that is in the rule book.

**Boog** · 01-31-2006, 08:10 PM

Hey bud. Glad to see another Chevy truck man here in central Arkansas. There are quite a few of us scattered around the state. Some truck guys, some car guys. The 67-72 forum is real active with loads of good posts and helpful info. Post away!
Oh and uh. Everybody like pics. The more pics the better.

krue · 01-31-2006, 10:21 PM

Welcome to the board from South Mississippi.

Sounds like you've got a collection, so here you go...

smills78gmc · 01-31-2006, 10:30 PM

Welcome from West Tennessee

prost68 · 01-31-2006, 10:33 PM

Thanks guys. I'm not great with a computer and I'm trying to learn how to use this site better, but I'll try to get some pictures of my projects this weekend and post them.

Igotachevyor2 · 01-31-2006, 10:58 PM

welcome from tn

tcoop68 · 01-31-2006, 11:51 PM

Sounds like you have a few projects to have a lot of fun building.I just started another project myself a 68 S/W,you can click on my profile and will be able to tell I just started,I also am new to this site.I really enjoy being on here,there is a lot of talent out here.I have been building these old trucks for about 25yrs .Well holler if you need any help ,I will try.Good luck

**Yukon Jack** · 02-01-2006, 11:21 AM

Welcome to the board from Kansas.

prost68 · 02-06-2006, 12:17 AM

Finally took some pictures and figured out how to post them (if this works). The gold one is my 68 driver/wip gold anniversary, 63,000 miles, original paint,interior. I even have all the parts to make 100% original including the original spare with 1967 DOT #s that holds air, wheels, and hubcaps. This truck sat in a barn for about 15 years before I got it. Will be frame offed some day.
The red one is a 67 bone stock with 283/3sp. It runs and has very little rust except for the bed floor (got an extra bed). Found it a few miles from home and couldn't resist for the price.
Blue parts are 68 short/wide that will be going on a 79 3/4 ton 4wd frame that has been cut to correct wb. I'm not a fan of frame cutting, but the 3/4 ton frame is much thicker steel, and came with a parts truck that had a 400 trans, locking 14-bolt rear, dana front, and a 010/020 4-bolt main 350 that will be a 383 someday. If the frame gives, it will be somewhere other than the modified area. I plug-welded a reinforcing plate inside and boxed it for several inches on each side of the main weld. Anyway, here are my money pits!

86swb · 02-06-2006, 09:24 AM

Very nice! Again, glad to have you aboard! You did a great job posting the pictures. Hope you stick around.

HuggerCST · 02-06-2006, 12:27 PM

Welcome from North La.! Nice trucks!

Custom 68 · 02-06-2006, 01:08 PM

Welcome from Missouri. I like the 68 anniversary truck
looks like some great projects
Dave

OJOE · 02-06-2006, 08:13 PM

welcome from montgomery al

MDC · 02-08-2006, 05:34 PM

Wow that anniversary truck is nice. Welcome from N Texas

LUV2XCLR8 · 02-16-2006, 06:27 PM

From West TN

a28doc · 02-16-2006, 11:39 PM

welcome to the board
Doc

*SassyChevyGirl* · 02-20-2006, 12:29 AM

Hi! Welcome to the board!

71SWBChevy · 02-21-2006, 04:28 PM

from KY

01-30-2006, 11:06 PM	#1
prost68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Central Arkansas Posts: 14	New Member from Arkansas Hi, just wondering how many people used this site from Arkansas. Seems like there is a lot of good info out here and you guys have some fun too. I have had the old chevy truck bug for several years. I drive a 68 gold anniversary with 63,000 original miles (luckily I have a company car to keep the miles off my stuff during the week). I also have a 67 short fleet w/283 which needs restored, and I also have been working on building a 68 4WD short fleetside out of extra body parts putting it on a cut/boxed 3/4 ton 79 frame with 383/np205/turbo400. I have this stuff on the brain and I have lots of questions, so I'll start with just one: My 68 driver has a 355(about 325hp) with a 260 cam and a stock TH400 trans. The trans shifts very early. I'm in third gear by 25 mph unless I really stomp on it. It's almost like I don't have 1st gear. The rear end ratio is 3.73. The truck has plenty of power, but it won't take off hard because it shifts to 2nd as soon as it gets rolling. I've tried to adjust the modulator valve, but not much change. Any ideas? By the way, my id suggests that I have a pro street 68 - not quite - just a disassembled truck waiting on expensive ideas. I'll have to wait til the kids get in school and the wife goes back to work to make any progress on it. Thanks.

01-31-2006, 12:26 AM	#2
1oldtruck Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 45	Re: New Member from Arkansas Welcome to the board from Sunny Southern California I had the same problem when I first put a TH350 in my '63. Try recalibrating your transmission shift governor by changing weights and/or springs. B&M makes a governor recalibration kit that has an assortment of weights and springs that should be available from any speed shop. JEGS has it for $29.99. It's easy to do but may take a bit of trial and error depending on how far off you are. __________________ 63 Chevy LWB Stepside (current project) 01 Suburban (tow vehicle and wife's driver) 85 Toyota Truck (wife's old driver- now Home Depot runner) 04 MINI Cooper S (my commuter- don't laugh, it's a blast to drive!)

01-31-2006, 01:57 AM	#3
jsbgump Gone Fishing Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76135 Posts: 12,361	Re: New Member from Arkansas Welcome to the board from Texas __________________ 68 Chevy Short Fleetside LSX Swap Under Way 3.73 posi 2.5/4 drop Frame of resto has been started 2022 Hyundai Tucson Limited 2019 Chevy Traverse Redline Edition Wifes Ride Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3483616

01-31-2006, 05:48 PM	#4
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Re: New Member from Arkansas Welcome from Kentucky. Lets see some pictures. They must have forgotton to tell you that is in the rule book. __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

01-31-2006, 08:10 PM	#5
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,526	Re: New Member from Arkansas Hey bud. Glad to see another Chevy truck man here in central Arkansas. There are quite a few of us scattered around the state. Some truck guys, some car guys. The 67-72 forum is real active with loads of good posts and helpful info. Post away! Oh and uh. Everybody like pics. The more pics the better. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

01-31-2006, 10:21 PM	#6
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: New Member from Arkansas Welcome to the board from South Mississippi. Sounds like you've got a collection, so here you go... __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

01-31-2006, 10:30 PM	#7
smills78gmc Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: tenn. Posts: 84	Re: New Member from Arkansas Welcome from West Tennessee

01-31-2006, 10:33 PM	#8
prost68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Central Arkansas Posts: 14	Re: New Member from Arkansas Thanks guys. I'm not great with a computer and I'm trying to learn how to use this site better, but I'll try to get some pictures of my projects this weekend and post them.

01-31-2006, 10:58 PM	#9
Igotachevyor2 Apache Club Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Goodlettsville,Tn. Posts: 1,294	Re: New Member from Arkansas welcome from tn __________________ 58 CHEVY APACHE I 74 CHEVY C-10 I 78 K-10 donor truck I 89 SONOMA My Trucks Apache Sitting Idle MySpace Project Dad's Truck (74 C-10 to K-10 conversion) .

01-31-2006, 11:51 PM	#10
tcoop68 tcoop68 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Cushing Oklahoma Posts: 226	Re: New Member from Arkansas Sounds like you have a few projects to have a lot of fun building.I just started another project myself a 68 S/W,you can click on my profile and will be able to tell I just started,I also am new to this site.I really enjoy being on here,there is a lot of talent out here.I have been building these old trucks for about 25yrs .Well holler if you need any help ,I will try.Good luck

02-01-2006, 11:21 AM	#11
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Re: New Member from Arkansas Welcome to the board from Kansas. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

02-06-2006, 12:17 AM	#12
prost68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Central Arkansas Posts: 14	Re: New Member from Arkansas Finally took some pictures and figured out how to post them (if this works). The gold one is my 68 driver/wip gold anniversary, 63,000 miles, original paint,interior. I even have all the parts to make 100% original including the original spare with 1967 DOT #s that holds air, wheels, and hubcaps. This truck sat in a barn for about 15 years before I got it. Will be frame offed some day. The red one is a 67 bone stock with 283/3sp. It runs and has very little rust except for the bed floor (got an extra bed). Found it a few miles from home and couldn't resist for the price. Blue parts are 68 short/wide that will be going on a 79 3/4 ton 4wd frame that has been cut to correct wb. I'm not a fan of frame cutting, but the 3/4 ton frame is much thicker steel, and came with a parts truck that had a 400 trans, locking 14-bolt rear, dana front, and a 010/020 4-bolt main 350 that will be a 383 someday. If the frame gives, it will be somewhere other than the modified area. I plug-welded a reinforcing plate inside and boxed it for several inches on each side of the main weld. Anyway, here are my money pits!

02-06-2006, 09:24 AM	#13
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Re: New Member from Arkansas Very nice! Again, glad to have you aboard! You did a great job posting the pictures. Hope you stick around. __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

02-06-2006, 12:27 PM	#14
HuggerCST Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Louisiana Posts: 4,501	Re: New Member from Arkansas Welcome from North La.! Nice trucks! __________________ Wynne 70 CST short fleet Hugger orange & white, 350/350, ps, pb, air, tilt, tach/vac/speedwarning, original buckets, AM/FM, oak bed floor, shoulder belts, 3.5"/5.5" drop, 20" American Racing VN425s. Build thread 53 Chevy shortbed 69 Camaro Click here to subscribe Chevy GMC International Truck Club Louisiana Charter Member http://www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com

02-06-2006, 01:08 PM	#15
Custom 68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,939	Re: New Member from Arkansas Welcome from Missouri. I like the 68 anniversary truck looks like some great projects Dave __________________ Dave 1968 Custom Chevy with turbo charged 5.3 gen III 4l80e swap 1967-71 GMC 3/4 ton long step 4x4 (not sure what year exactly?) "A good friend will bail you out of jail...but a true friend will be sitting next to you saying "that was frekin awesome". "If it doesn't fit force it...If it breaks then it needed to be replaced anyway!"



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02-06-2006, 08:13 PM	#16
OJOE Crew Cut Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: MONTGOMERY,AL Posts: 757	Re: New Member from Arkansas welcome from montgomery al __________________ 85 SWB 1/2 TON CREWCAB/5.3 03 CHEV 3500 DURAMAX CREW CAB 85 CHEV SWB/TPI 06 CHEV TAHOE (WIFES) 30 MODEL A HOT ROD 07 HARLEY DAVIDSON BAGGER 09 STREET GLIDE AN D A LOT MORE JUNK

02-08-2006, 05:34 PM	#17
MDC Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: N Texas Posts: 727	Re: New Member from Arkansas Wow that anniversary truck is nice. Welcome from N Texas __________________ 67 C10 Shortbed 327 05 F150 4x4 NO APPOLOGIES 's 02 Xpress X19 02 Yamaha VMax 150 www.xpressboats.com Nothing says 'poor craftmanship' like wrinkles in your duct tape

02-16-2006, 06:27 PM	#18
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: New Member from Arkansas From West TN __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

02-16-2006, 11:39 PM	#19
a28doc '87 V20 4x4 Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: South Western Ohio Posts: 1,073	Re: New Member from Arkansas welcome to the board Doc __________________ '86 K5 Blazer 4x4 FOR SALE '87 v20 4X4 '99 S10 Blazer 4X4

02-20-2006, 12:29 AM	#20
SassyChevyGirl Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: somewhere over the rainbow Posts: 1,284	Re: New Member from Arkansas Hi! Welcome to the board!

02-21-2006, 04:28 PM	#21
71SWBChevy Post Whore Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Owensboro KY Posts: 11,905	Re: New Member from Arkansas from KY __________________ Drew '71 Chevy 350/TH350 Hugger Orange Currently just a rolling frame, body work soon to follow!!! Check out my Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=212927 Daily Driver: 1997 Chevrolet S-10 with more gears than pistons

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