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68lwb292 · 04-13-2009, 05:37 PM

Thought I would say hi cause i know not everyone reads the welcome section everyone seems well schooled in these trucks this is my first one, got a 292 with a 4sp, just got it last week for $800.00 missing the bolt in tranny tunnel and the bed floor is crap floors have been patched up badly but ok for now and 292 runs pretty bad looking to refresh it. Glad the tranny tunnel was out cause the bolts were loose in the tranny had to stop and tighten them on the way home cause the whole tranny was coming loose(LOL).
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Mayo · 04-13-2009, 05:54 PM

Looks like a pretty nice truck. My truck had a 292 with a 4 speed, but now I have a 5 speed.

68lwb292 · 04-13-2009, 05:57 PM

Yea feels like a granny low and the rest of the gears are a mile apart gotta rev the crap out of it and then next gear is boggin the motor. What is a good 5sp to use?

Mayo · 04-13-2009, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by 68lwb292

Yea feels like a granny low and the rest of the gears are a mile apart gotta rev the crap out of it and then next gear is boggin the motor. What is a good 5sp to use?

Well I used a 83 Camaro T-5 because mine had a 80 Camaro saginaw 4 speed. But if you want to use a bench seat, I heard that NV3500 and NV4500 are great 5 speeds out of the 90s Silverados.

PanelDeland · 04-13-2009, 06:02 PM

Welcome to the best 67-72 place on earth!!Sounds like the truck is in fair shape.Bogging may be caused by a poor tune.Try running a compression check to see exactly where you're starting from.I have had them be real dogs like you describe and found a tune up did wonders.The body looks well taken care of but repaints are always scary since you can't tell how the bodywork was done.

Jim Osborne · 04-13-2009, 06:30 PM

Welcome from North Carolina,looks like a good project,holler if you need any help

68lwb292 · 04-13-2009, 06:37 PM

Thanks everbody i know i got a lot of work ahead and i am glad i found you guys cause i know i'm gonna have questions.

red71c10 · 04-13-2009, 06:43 PM

Welcome! Haven't been here for very long myself, but I can tell you it's a great forum with lots of info from some great fellow owners!

RCbowtie69 · 04-14-2009, 09:47 PM

looks like a nice project, hey from N.C.

**70cst** · 04-14-2009, 10:08 PM

68lwb292...looks like the beginning of a beautiful thing. Nice lookin truck purchased at a good price.

68lwb292 · 04-14-2009, 10:10 PM

Thanks for all the warm welcomes

72BlckButy · 04-15-2009, 02:33 PM

to the board from Mid-MO!!!

You'll find this place to become your second home.

BigDaddyDave · 04-15-2009, 04:00 PM

Welcome to the board from NC!

big_al_71 · 04-15-2009, 07:48 PM

Welcome from another florida member, great place to hang out...

**WorkinLonghorn** · 04-15-2009, 08:22 PM

Very nice truck to fix up.
That 4spd is really a 3 spd with an extra granny low to get a very heavy load (trailer etc.) started. Don't bother with it unless you are pulling some serious weight.Just start out in 2nd. As mentioned above by PanelDeland check out the basic stuff and tune it up. It should pull OK in each gear.

OARNGESI · 04-15-2009, 10:56 PM

Welcome nice truck

04-13-2009, 05:37 PM	#1
68lwb292 Ex-Minitrucker Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bushnell, FL Posts: 301	New to the boards! Thought I would say hi cause i know not everyone reads the welcome section everyone seems well schooled in these trucks this is my first one, got a 292 with a 4sp, just got it last week for $800.00 missing the bolt in tranny tunnel and the bed floor is crap floors have been patched up badly but ok for now and 292 runs pretty bad looking to refresh it. Glad the tranny tunnel was out cause the bolts were loose in the tranny had to stop and tighten them on the way home cause the whole tranny was coming loose(LOL). http://s230.photobucket.com/albums/e...albumview=grid

04-13-2009, 05:54 PM	#2
Mayo Cool Truck Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Bowie,MD Posts: 1,869	Re: New to the boards! Looks like a pretty nice truck. My truck had a 292 with a 4 speed, but now I have a 5 speed. __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C20 Longhorn "Cool Truck" 1937 Chevrolet Pickup - Project Looking for a patina'd 68 50th Anniversary longbed

04-13-2009, 05:57 PM	#3
68lwb292 Ex-Minitrucker Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bushnell, FL Posts: 301	Re: New to the boards! Yea feels like a granny low and the rest of the gears are a mile apart gotta rev the crap out of it and then next gear is boggin the motor. What is a good 5sp to use? Last edited by 68lwb292; 04-13-2009 at 05:59 PM.

04-13-2009, 06:02 PM	#5
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: New to the boards! Welcome to the best 67-72 place on earth!!Sounds like the truck is in fair shape.Bogging may be caused by a poor tune.Try running a compression check to see exactly where you're starting from.I have had them be real dogs like you describe and found a tune up did wonders.The body looks well taken care of but repaints are always scary since you can't tell how the bodywork was done. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

04-13-2009, 06:30 PM	#6
Jim Osborne Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Crumpler, North Carolina Posts: 93	Re: New to the boards! Welcome from North Carolina,looks like a good project,holler if you need any help

04-13-2009, 06:37 PM	#7
68lwb292 Ex-Minitrucker Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bushnell, FL Posts: 301	Re: New to the boards! Thanks everbody i know i got a lot of work ahead and i am glad i found you guys cause i know i'm gonna have questions.

04-13-2009, 06:43 PM	#8
red71c10 The Red Menace Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Roseburg, OR Posts: 577	Re: New to the boards! Welcome! Haven't been here for very long myself, but I can tell you it's a great forum with lots of info from some great fellow owners! __________________ 1971 Custom 10 - 350/350TH - Pwr steering, gauges, Chrome front bumper, Chrome hubcaps, Door edge guards, HD rear springs (current) 1968 C-20 Custom Camper - 350/350TH (orig 327), Pwr steering & brakes, gauges w/tach (former) 1968 C-20 - 307/3sp column (Dad's when I was a kid) "Driving is like coloring. Things get messy if you can't stay inside the lines."

04-14-2009, 09:47 PM	#9
RCbowtie69 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Thomasville, NC Posts: 1,877	Re: New to the boards! looks like a nice project, hey from N.C.

04-14-2009, 10:08 PM	#10
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,375	Re: New to the boards! 68lwb292...looks like the beginning of a beautiful thing. Nice lookin truck purchased at a good price. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

04-14-2009, 10:10 PM	#11
68lwb292 Ex-Minitrucker Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bushnell, FL Posts: 301	Re: New to the boards! Thanks for all the warm welcomes

04-15-2009, 02:33 PM	#12
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: New to the boards! to the board from Mid-MO!!! You'll find this place to become your second home. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

04-15-2009, 04:00 PM	#13
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04-15-2009, 07:48 PM	#14
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: New to the boards! Welcome from another florida member, great place to hang out... __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

04-15-2009, 08:22 PM	#15
WorkinLonghorn Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Studio City, Calif. Posts: 2,883	Re: New to the boards! Very nice truck to fix up. That 4spd is really a 3 spd with an extra granny low to get a very heavy load (trailer etc.) started. Don't bother with it unless you are pulling some serious weight.Just start out in 2nd. As mentioned above by PanelDeland check out the basic stuff and tune it up. It should pull OK in each gear. __________________ '69 GMC C2500 Custom Camper, 8 1/2' bed, New GM 350, NP 435 Close Ratio 4spd. Trans., 3.73 Dana-60 open.Camper and Trailer wiring, PS, PB, AC, tach , three gas tanks, stereo speakers, 2nd owner, Work-Truck supreme.

04-15-2009, 10:56 PM	#16
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: New to the boards! Welcome nice truck __________________ 70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger



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