|
|
|
05-13-2007, 04:04 PM
|
#1 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Norway
Posts: 8
|
Questions from Norway
Hello
New member from Norway here, with (of course) a lot of questions.  About a year ago, I got my hands on a –71 C-10 stepside. It was imported from Arizona to Norway about 3 years ago. I have done a little work on it during the wintertime, but there is still a lot of work left to get it the way I want it. I have been looking around on this great site for a few days now, and I have found answers to many of my questions, but there is still a few things I am curious about. First of all, my transmission. The truck has a 4-speed manual and according to the original “owners and drivers manual” this is called CH465. Is this any good or should I try to get it replaced? I don’t think I have seen this transmission mentioned anywhere here. If I’m keeping this transmission, would it have any significant influence on the rpm to change the rear axle gear? As far as I can see, it is an all original drivetrain and everything works just fine. During the winter, I have dropped it 2/4. Drop spindles front, coils and shocks rear. Will it be any problems to put 20x8 rims front and 20x9,5 rims rear? I have disks in front and drums rear. The left rear fender has a “space” for a spare tire. Is there a replacement panel available for this, or do I have to buy the whole fender? Shipping from US to Norway costs a lot of money and used parts for his truck is almost impossible to come by here. Maybe the answers to these questions already have been posted here, but I would be grateful for anyone who would take the time to reply. Thank you |
|
|
|
05-13-2007, 04:19 PM
|
#2 |
|
Well, Whoop-dee-do!
 
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Easton, Mo. pop.- me & scarcely a few others
Posts: 2,302
|
Re: Questions from Norway
Welcome to the board! I think your tranny is better known as a SM465. They are very tough, & cheap to rebuild. Used from '68- up into the late '80s. More of a work truck transmission than a clean shifting "car like" trans though. Here's a pic of one.
__________________
'68 GMC shortbox 4x4 350/SM465/T221- bought it in '83 SOLD  '72 K20 500 Cad/TH400/NP205 SOLD '92 Chevy 2500 6.5 mech TD 4L80E crusty daily driver '72 Monte Carlo... sweet low mile toy '11 Dodge Challenger IE 392 6spd... midlife car 
|
|
|
|
|
05-13-2007, 04:33 PM
|
#3 |
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: VANCOUVER ISLAND, B.C., Canada
Posts: 1,602
|
Re: Questions from Norway
Welcome to the board from Vancouver Island, B.C.
esll. 
__________________
Tomorrow is for doing today's stuff.  ************************************* This truck has just the right amount of energy for me! Author: Warren Lake .... (member) |
|
|
|
|
05-13-2007, 04:53 PM
|
#4 |
|
State of Confusion!
 
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Gulfport, MS USA
Posts: 46,819
|
Re: Questions from Norway
Welcome to the board.
On the fender issue, no one reproduces the step side fenders with the spare cutout. As far as I know, no one does a patch panel for the stepside bed fenders. Shipping would be a bear to over there. You might be able to find some one to fab up some patches for you locally though
__________________
Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God! |
|
|
|
05-13-2007, 05:08 PM
|
#5 |
|
Special Order
 
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Mt Airy, MD
Posts: 85,861
|
Re: Questions from Norway
Welcome!Guys cut that section out of junk fenders and weld them in spare cut-out fenders.Shipping a piece like that wouldn`t be a bad idea.
__________________
"BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ |
|
|
|
|
05-13-2007, 06:09 PM
|
#6 |
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Sweden
Posts: 833
|
Re: Questions from Norway
Hello Norway,
Welcome from Sweden. This site is great, a lot of helpful people here. Sorry but I don't know of any step side fenders here either at the moment.
__________________
Mats.. ---------------------------------------------------- 1971 Cheyenne Super Custom Camper 475CBB/TH400/AC 1992 Silverado Sport Truck 1988 Silverado 2500 Ext Longbed 4x4 2001 GMC Sierra SLT 4x4 1990 Chevrolet K3500 1965 Pontiac Grand Prix 1980 Z 28 350/4-speed/AC/T-top 1980 Camaro Coupe V6/3-speed 1979 Buick Century Wagon |
|
|
|
|
05-13-2007, 06:11 PM
|
#7 |
|
Hellasick
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Death Moans, IA
Posts: 876
|
Re: Questions from Norway
Welcome from "flyover country"
__________________
I keep two MAGNUMS in my desk. One's a gun, and I keep it loaded. The other's a bottle and it keeps ME loaded. I'm Tracer Bullet. (Calvin and Hobbes) This life was a test. It was only a test. If this had been an actual life, you would have received instructions on where to go and what to do. RED meat is not bad for you...FUZZY BLUE/GREEN MEAT is bad for you!!!!!!!!!!!!! BUILT FORD TOUGH WITH CHEVY STUFF--sticker at Goodguys |
|
|
|
|
05-13-2007, 06:20 PM
|
#8 |
|
Half a bubble off!
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: Winfield, Ks, USA
Posts: 5,588
|
Re: Questions from Norway
Welcome! You will find there are several members here from "across the pond".
__________________
Just call me LB.  '71 Cheyenne, 402BB, hauls blondes, brunettes, or redheads. |
|
|
|
|
05-13-2007, 06:32 PM
|
#9 |
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Rapid City, SD
Posts: 2,281
|
Re: Questions from Norway
Welcome from South Dakota, USA...
I would think you could find someone to custom build you a weld-in piece for the spare tire cutout. We used to have to do that sort of thing before all these truck parts suppliers started up anyway... If you can weld and have the time, your halfway there already... You have any pictures of your truck?
__________________
My Trucks: 1967 Chevrolet Short Wide Box 327 TH350 9" w/3.90 gears paint will be White - Current Project 1967 Chevrolet Custom LWB 283 TH400 3.73 Posi, no-AC, no-PS, no-PB, bench-seat, small-window - mostly orig driver 1967 Chevrolet CST LWB originally a 327 TH400 3.73 Posi AC PS PB, had Buddy Buckets, Small Window - parts truck 1967 Chevrolet CST LWB, 283 MT 3.73 had Buddy Buckets, Panoramic Window - parts truck 2001 Chevrolet 3500 2WD Crew Cab Dually 8.1L Allison White Last edited by 67 cst swb; 05-13-2007 at 06:34 PM. |
|
|
|
|
05-14-2007, 03:14 PM
|
#10 | ||
|
Registered User
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Norway
Posts: 8
|
Re: Questions from Norway
Quote:
Quote:
|
||
|
|
|
|
05-14-2007, 11:32 AM
|
#11 |
|
Post Whore
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA
Posts: 12,684
|
Re: Questions from Norway
Welcome. That tranny is a good solid tranny. It is a workhorse and as you can tell it isn't good for fast shifting. The final gear ratio is 1:1 and a rear gear swap could help you out. Do you know what your current gear ratio is?
__________________
1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14 |
|
|
|
|
05-14-2007, 03:20 PM
|
#12 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Norway
Posts: 8
|
Re: Questions from Norway
Hallo
Thanks for the feedback. I don't know what my current gear ratio is, but I'm gonna find out next weekend. |
|
|
|
|
05-15-2007, 12:16 AM
|
#13 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Fayetteville, NC
Posts: 83
|
Re: Questions from Norway
I was told that most trucks came with a 3.73 Final ratio.
__________________
There is no replacement for displacement! |
|
|
|
|
05-14-2007, 02:43 PM
|
#14 |
|
Designated A-hole!
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: South Mississippi
Posts: 36,450
|
Re: Questions from Norway
Welcome to the board from South Mississippi!
__________________
"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" |
|
|
|
 |
| Bookmarks |
|
|
Hybrid Mode
