Should I change my mind? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

meangreen68 · 06-11-2009, 09:59 AM

I've been sorta leaning towards keeping a manual trans in my 68 even if I swap to a v8. But yesterday I found a 2000 1/2 ton with 86K. It has a 5.3/4L60E and is a salvage truck. Hit in the drivers door, but fully funtional otherwise. Title work is screwed up, so the guy is parting it out or selling outright. I can get the whole truck for $800.00 The temptation of modern road manners is strong. Has anyone put a figure on the amount of $ it takes to swap... aside from the engine/trans purchase?

C20-67_N_MO · 06-11-2009, 10:49 AM

That sounds like the way to go, buy the 2000 and swap out that engine/tranny.

Folks on here that have done that swap just love it.

BossHogg69 · 06-11-2009, 10:53 AM

Wow, having the entire truck outta make that swap a breeze! There's plenty of info here to get it done. I would definitely change my mind, and I just swapped over to a 5 speed myself!

rambler · 06-11-2009, 11:30 AM

as long as you get the whole truck, including the ECM, as you will need that as well. not sure if you will need to do any reprograming on it..

good luck and of course take some pcs.

Jim_PA · 06-11-2009, 11:45 AM

Manual trans is more than half the fun of driving.

**70cst** · 06-11-2009, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim_PA

Manual trans is more than half the fun of driving.

I agree but I could never figure out how to drink coffee, steer, and shift at the same time. Plus...my better half wants to be able to drive The Circuit Rider once it get out of the shop and she get her left foot and right foot confused which is not good when breaking.

ChevLoRay · 06-11-2009, 12:39 PM

Classic Trucks magazine has an on-going series about doing a 5.3 swap into a '67-72. You should check them out. Lots of detail data in it.

meangreen68 · 06-13-2009, 07:31 PM

I really love driving a manual, however I think this is a good deal on the set up. I don't have to worry about my wife driving it untill I install some power steering. I have been looking at the last couple issues of Classic Truck and will be looking up the various mounts, adapters, etc. that they use to try and get a figure for what the additional parts bill be. I guess I should then follow the old hot rodding rule and double it. I am very grateful to have all the info on this site, including threads specific to this type of swap. Hey thanks again for the input, and let it continue I'll take all the help I can get.

69lemans · 06-14-2009, 03:00 PM

If you put an automatic in it,you won't be able to push start it if you have a dead battery or starter problem

06-11-2009, 09:59 AM	#1
meangreen68 you gotta be kiddin! Join Date: May 2009 Location: Hamburg AR Posts: 107	Should I change my mind? I've been sorta leaning towards keeping a manual trans in my 68 even if I swap to a v8. But yesterday I found a 2000 1/2 ton with 86K. It has a 5.3/4L60E and is a salvage truck. Hit in the drivers door, but fully funtional otherwise. Title work is screwed up, so the guy is parting it out or selling outright. I can get the whole truck for $800.00 The temptation of modern road manners is strong. Has anyone put a figure on the amount of $ it takes to swap... aside from the engine/trans purchase? __________________ It ain't easy being greasy!

06-11-2009, 10:49 AM	#2
C20-67_N_MO Champagne Taste on Beer Budget Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: High Ridge, Missouri Posts: 2,190	Re: Should I change my mind? That sounds like the way to go, buy the 2000 and swap out that engine/tranny. Folks on here that have done that swap just love it. __________________ Coming Soon: Project 1970 Country Truck

06-11-2009, 10:53 AM	#3
BossHogg69 motor exploder Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 2,346	Re: Should I change my mind? Wow, having the entire truck outta make that swap a breeze! There's plenty of info here to get it done. I would definitely change my mind, and I just swapped over to a 5 speed myself! __________________ Adam 1969 Chevy CST/10 stepside, DART Big M/TREMEC Magnum Extreme/3.73's w/Detroit Truetrac 1965 Chevy Bel Air Wagon (daily driver), 327/TH350,10 bolt w/3.08's 1961 Chevy Bel Air Sport Coupe, ZZ454/M21/9" rear w/3.50's & Detroit Truetrac 2005 GMC 1500 ccsb 2wd, 6.0L/4L65e/3.73 G80 2006 GMC 2500HD ccsb 4x4, DMax LBZ/Allison 6spd/4.56's w/Detroit TrueTrac Use the SEARCH function on this forum - it is your friend!!

06-11-2009, 11:30 AM	#4
rambler MOVE OVER Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Warrensburg, MO Posts: 5,470	Re: Should I change my mind? as long as you get the whole truck, including the ECM, as you will need that as well. not sure if you will need to do any reprograming on it.. good luck and of course take some pcs. __________________ No matter where you are..... There you are... Buckaroo Banzi

06-11-2009, 11:45 AM	#5
Jim_PA Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: PA Posts: 2,696	Re: Should I change my mind? Manual trans is more than half the fun of driving.

06-11-2009, 12:39 PM	#7
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Should I change my mind? Classic Trucks magazine has an on-going series about doing a 5.3 swap into a '67-72. You should check them out. Lots of detail data in it. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

06-13-2009, 07:31 PM	#8
meangreen68 you gotta be kiddin! Join Date: May 2009 Location: Hamburg AR Posts: 107	Re: Should I change my mind? I really love driving a manual, however I think this is a good deal on the set up. I don't have to worry about my wife driving it untill I install some power steering. I have been looking at the last couple issues of Classic Truck and will be looking up the various mounts, adapters, etc. that they use to try and get a figure for what the additional parts bill be. I guess I should then follow the old hot rodding rule and double it. I am very grateful to have all the info on this site, including threads specific to this type of swap. Hey thanks again for the input, and let it continue I'll take all the help I can get. __________________ It ain't easy being greasy!

06-14-2009, 03:00 PM	#9
69lemans Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: simpsonville,sc Posts: 417	Re: Should I change my mind? If you put an automatic in it,you won't be able to push start it if you have a dead battery or starter problem



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