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06-14-2011, 08:34 AM | #1 |
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Join Date: May 2011
Location: Halsville, Texas
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Auto trans swap
I have several questions so I will make it as short as possible:
1. I have install front disc brakes from a 1982 chevy on my 66 GMC. I want to keep it 6 lug so where can I find the rotors and drop spindles to do this? 2. I am replacing the V-6 with a V-8. Do I need to use the motor mount stands form the 82 donor truck? 3. I am replace the manual trans with a Turbo 400 transand I also have a 67 chevy truck that has all of the auto trans and everything. My question is what do I do with the emergency brake crossmember and do I need to remove the original trans crossmember that had bell housing mounts on it for the trans? BTW I do have all of the manual trans stuff including the trans and a V-6 for sale if anyone is interested. |
06-14-2011, 10:25 AM | #2 |
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Re: Auto trans swap
1. If you want to keep the 6 lug you might as well just order drop spindles for the 82 front end. CPP, etc.
2. You can use the motor mounts from the 82 but they will require some mods to the frame. Here is a link to how we used later model motor mounts, this makes the engine sit lower and farther forward which keeps one from having to modify the doghouse (trans tunnel) of the cab. Kieth http://kieth.smugmug.com/Trucks/66-G...03189305_KyUKk 3. you could reuse the 82 trans crossmember and on my 66 I was able to maintain the e brake cable set up. Do not know about yours. hee is a link to pictures of my ebrake setup. http://kieth.smugmug.com/Trucks/66-G...35654459_TEXEE |
06-15-2011, 12:35 AM | #3 | |||
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Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
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Re: Auto trans swap
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Here is a thread with a bunch of info on front disc brake upgrades. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=367260 Quote:
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