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Olden Days · 11-15-2003, 03:55 PM

My search came up showing that big block trucks came with high hump cab. Does this mean if I want to put a big block in a low hump truck it wont work without cutting out the low hump? Or can I still shoe horn it in there? thanks...... jerry

junkyardjohn · 11-15-2003, 04:23 PM

YOU CAN SHOEHORN A BIG BLOCK WITH A T-400 IN A 67-72 TRUCK WITH A LOW HUMP, BUT IT'LL BE TOUCHING THE HUMP. A FEW MEMBERS WILL TELL YOU "OH SURE LOTSA ROOM" WELL MAYBE IT'LL FIT WITH A T-350, (I'VE NEVER TRIED)BUT G.M. HAS NEVER MADE A BIG BLOCK WITH A T-350 BEHIND IT, OR PUT A BIG BLOCK IN ONE OF THESE TRUCKS WITH A LOW HUMP.

JOHN

Olden Days · 11-15-2003, 04:42 PM

Thanks ....I have a th400 already that I thought I might use, but was also considering finding a 700r4. Are they any bigger outside dimension than the 400?? thanks.....jerry

72shadetree · 11-15-2003, 05:24 PM

id like to know more about this also

Truck Hippy · 11-15-2003, 06:02 PM

Every factory BB truck I have seen had the high hump. I had a 70' 1/2 ton that I put a 350/400 turbo in and I didn't have trouble with the low hump hitting the trans. I have a buddy that junked out a 72' GMC that was a 307/3-speed manual, 1/2 ton truck but It had the high hump.

frost89434 · 11-15-2003, 06:11 PM

I just ran into this problem this last week. I have a 454 with a t350 behind it. It did fit but it hits the floorboard. So I cut out the low hump and put in a high hump. Now no more problems.

JIM

miket · 11-15-2003, 10:01 PM

Mine was a original 350/t350 truck....low hump.....it now has a 502 and T400....no problem.

ira ashley · 11-15-2003, 10:45 PM

I JUST PUT IN A 402 WITH A 400TH WITH A LOW HUMP, NO PROBLEM! YOU MUST USE THE CORRECT TOWERS TO MAKE IT FIT CORRECTLY.........IRA

frost89434 · 11-15-2003, 10:55 PM

I used the correct towers!!! And it still hit the floor.

67cst · 11-15-2003, 11:06 PM

i have a th400 with the low hump in the 67, its a real snug fit, maybe 3/8s of an inch gap, but ISNT touching..sure tight though, if it were any closer id concider a high hump

Orence1 · 11-15-2003, 11:13 PM

I have a 402 with a TH-350 and I have adequate room in my 72 LWB Cheyenne (small hump). I do have the correct 72 BB towers and motor mounts.

ira ashley · 11-15-2003, 11:27 PM

I HAVE RESTORED THIS TRUCK FROM TOP TO BOTTOM NEW CAB MOUNT & ALL. MAYBE THE PROBLEM WITH EVERYONES TRANNY HITTING IS WORE OUT CAB BUSHINGS. I CAN PUT MY HAND ALL THE WAY AROUND THE 400TH TRANNY. IF YOU USE THE WRONG TOWERS IT WILL MAKE THE FRONT OF THE MOTOR BE UP NOT LEVEL WHICH WILL CAUSE THE TRANNY TO HIT THE FLOOR. I USED THE 72 TOWERS & MOTOR MOUNTS WHICH ARE FLAT. MINE WORKED GREAT.........IRA

frost89434 · 11-15-2003, 11:29 PM

I used the 72 style too. And I also have new cab bushings. JIM

11-15-2003, 03:55 PM	#1
Olden Days Living In The Past Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Rockies Posts: 709	does Big block = high hump? My search came up showing that big block trucks came with high hump cab. Does this mean if I want to put a big block in a low hump truck it wont work without cutting out the low hump? Or can I still shoe horn it in there? thanks...... jerry

11-15-2003, 04:23 PM	#2
junkyardjohn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SOMERSET KY. Posts: 6,425	YOU CAN SHOEHORN A BIG BLOCK WITH A T-400 IN A 67-72 TRUCK WITH A LOW HUMP, BUT IT'LL BE TOUCHING THE HUMP. A FEW MEMBERS WILL TELL YOU "OH SURE LOTSA ROOM" WELL MAYBE IT'LL FIT WITH A T-350, (I'VE NEVER TRIED)BUT G.M. HAS NEVER MADE A BIG BLOCK WITH A T-350 BEHIND IT, OR PUT A BIG BLOCK IN ONE OF THESE TRUCKS WITH A LOW HUMP. JOHN __________________ junkyardjohn 69 1 TON TOW TRUCK // 84 4WD CUCV BLAZER// 85 1 TON 4WD STAKE TRUCK// 86 M1031 5/4 TON 4WD CUCV// ALOT OF OLD TRUCKS FOR ONE OLD MAN TO DRIVE. THERES ROOM FOR ALL OF GODS CREATURES RIGHT NEXT TO MY MASHED POTATOES// LIFE MEMBER OF P.E.T.A (PEOPLE EATING TASTY ANIMALS) DON'T RENT U-HAUL ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH IT WILL AMAZE PART OF THE PEOPLE & ASTONISH THE REST

11-15-2003, 05:24 PM	#4
72shadetree KEEP ON TRUCKING Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: martinsville va Posts: 2,563	id like to know more about this also __________________ 72 cheyenne 2wd lwb 71 k20 sons bassett va

11-15-2003, 06:11 PM	#6
frost89434 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: sparks, NV Posts: 1,141	I just ran into this problem this last week. I have a 454 with a t350 behind it. It did fit but it hits the floorboard. So I cut out the low hump and put in a high hump. Now no more problems. JIM __________________ 68 short fleet with 71 front clip 2wd jaguar blue 99 chevy ext cab shrtbed z71 loaded 99 chevy swb fleetside(daily driver) Sparks, Nevada

11-15-2003, 10:01 PM	#7
miket Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Seattle WA Posts: 1,466	Mine was a original 350/t350 truck....low hump.....it now has a 502 and T400....no problem. __________________ FocuzTech Performance Evergreen Protective Coatings Gatorhyde...the best kept secret in spray in bed lining & protection

11-15-2003, 04:42 PM	#3
Olden Days Living In The Past Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Rockies Posts: 709	Thanks ....I have a th400 already that I thought I might use, but was also considering finding a 700r4. Are they any bigger outside dimension than the 400?? thanks.....jerry

11-15-2003, 06:02 PM	#5
Truck Hippy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Hickory, NC. Posts: 776	Every factory BB truck I have seen had the high hump. I had a 70' 1/2 ton that I put a 350/400 turbo in and I didn't have trouble with the low hump hitting the trans. I have a buddy that junked out a 72' GMC that was a 307/3-speed manual, 1/2 ton truck but It had the high hump.

11-15-2003, 10:45 PM	#8
ira ashley Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: va Posts: 91	BB WITH LOW HUMP I JUST PUT IN A 402 WITH A 400TH WITH A LOW HUMP, NO PROBLEM! YOU MUST USE THE CORRECT TOWERS TO MAKE IT FIT CORRECTLY.........IRA

11-15-2003, 10:55 PM	#9
frost89434 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: sparks, NV Posts: 1,141	I used the correct towers!!! And it still hit the floor. __________________ 68 short fleet with 71 front clip 2wd jaguar blue 99 chevy ext cab shrtbed z71 loaded 99 chevy swb fleetside(daily driver) Sparks, Nevada

11-15-2003, 11:06 PM	#10
67cst i love summertime Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Posts: 4,302	i have a th400 with the low hump in the 67, its a real snug fit, maybe 3/8s of an inch gap, but ISNT touching..sure tight though, if it were any closer id concider a high hump __________________ 1967 shortbox stepside Chevy, 365 hp 327, th400. GLOVE BOX LIGHTS FORSALE, click link for info http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=273724

11-15-2003, 11:13 PM	#11
Orence1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 548	I have a 402 with a TH-350 and I have adequate room in my 72 LWB Cheyenne (small hump). I do have the correct 72 BB towers and motor mounts.

11-15-2003, 11:27 PM	#12
ira ashley Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: va Posts: 91	BB WITH LOW HUMP I HAVE RESTORED THIS TRUCK FROM TOP TO BOTTOM NEW CAB MOUNT & ALL. MAYBE THE PROBLEM WITH EVERYONES TRANNY HITTING IS WORE OUT CAB BUSHINGS. I CAN PUT MY HAND ALL THE WAY AROUND THE 400TH TRANNY. IF YOU USE THE WRONG TOWERS IT WILL MAKE THE FRONT OF THE MOTOR BE UP NOT LEVEL WHICH WILL CAUSE THE TRANNY TO HIT THE FLOOR. I USED THE 72 TOWERS & MOTOR MOUNTS WHICH ARE FLAT. MINE WORKED GREAT.........IRA

11-15-2003, 11:29 PM	#13
frost89434 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: sparks, NV Posts: 1,141	I used the 72 style too. And I also have new cab bushings. JIM __________________ 68 short fleet with 71 front clip 2wd jaguar blue 99 chevy ext cab shrtbed z71 loaded 99 chevy swb fleetside(daily driver) Sparks, Nevada



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