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mrsmothers · 11-04-2010, 11:40 PM

Well I Just got my first classic chevy truck its a 1971 c 10 with a chevy 350 and a three on the tree. This is my first chevy truck to restore so I dont know much about it I have been a ford guy all my life. Any way I am hopeing to have some pictures up of it in a little bit. I do have a few questions I have a chevy 350 that I am going to put in it. The motor come out if a 1987 chevy truck I was wondering if there is anyhting I should look out for when doing the swap? For example will the motor mounts change over and will the bell houseing match up? Also how strong are the three on the tree set ups my motor was dynoed out to alittle over 400 hp.

cam.man67 · 11-05-2010, 06:54 AM

Hi there, and welcome. You'd better post pics up of your truck if you want to make people happy on the board.

I have an '80s era 350 in mine, there will be no difference in motor mounts and the like.

**special-K** · 11-05-2010, 07:02 AM

Welcome to the board!! That motor's carburated now,right? As said,it's a bolt-in.That 3spd ain't the strongest in the bunch.It depends on it's condition and how you drive it,too,of course.Last time i checked people don't build 400 horse motors to go easy

.A car 4spd will swap right in,like Muncy M20/21/22,Borg Warners,and Saginaws.The list starts off the most expensive and works down a bit in price.

eightbanger · 11-05-2010, 08:37 AM

Yeah! pics, or we send the boys round

haysonj · 11-05-2010, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by mrsmothers

Well I Just got my first classic chevy truck its a 1971 c 10 with a chevy 350 and a three on the tree. This is my first chevy truck to restore so I dont know much about it I have been a ford guy all my life. Any way I am hopeing to have some pictures up of it in a little bit. I do have a few questions I have a chevy 350 that I am going to put in it. The motor come out if a 1987 chevy truck I was wondering if there is anyhting I should look out for when doing the swap? For example will the motor mounts change over and will the bell houseing match up? Also how strong are the three on the tree set ups my motor was dynoed out to alittle over 400 hp.

I believe around 86 or 87 they went to the one piece rear seal and you will have to have the later fly wheel. I had a 425 HP 409 in a 63 with the three speed and it would get destroyed if I got on it. I ended changing to the T400 automatic.

mrsmothers · 11-05-2010, 03:29 PM

Well the motor wasent supposted to be over 400 Hp I went in for a rebuild and had a list of parts that I wanted in it I was shooting for around 300 hp at max. Yea I didnt know that 350s get alot of there hp from the upper end of the motor oops. This weekend the motor goes in so I should have alot of pictures.

**Stocker** · 11-05-2010, 04:03 PM

Is that Mr. Smothers, or Mrs. Mothers?

Welcome to the forums, you'll find friendly helpful folks & lots of good information here!

ChevLoRay · 11-05-2010, 04:26 PM

to the forum from the state that is best known for being just north of LA.

I'd recommend you look for some books to help you learn more about your truck. I was a Ford guy for a while and then a Pontiac person. Chevys didn't become a mainstay for quite a while, but I got there.

There's a book called "Chevrolet Red Book", from Motorbooks International. Another one that may be of interest is "Standard Catalog of Chevrolet Trucks, 1918-1995". A recent addition has been published that picks up in '96. Of course, dealer brochures are nice to have....there are reprints of original one available. www.lmctruck.com is a good site to have on your desktop. Their catalogs are free. www.classicparts.com is another free catalog. www.kennystrucks.com is one you might want to check. But, go to the Home page of this site and look for the vendors.....there's a bunch of 'em and they can help you out and answer your questions using the PM (Private Message) button. You'll get notices in your email when there's a message for you.

Welcome to the world of Chevy trucks. Lots of people on here with lots and lots of help. You'll find that it is a family....and now it is part of your family.

mrsmothers · 11-05-2010, 10:30 PM

hahah its mr smothers, yea its a nick name I got freshmen year of college still dont know why. I think it has something to do with the smother brothers show. The guy I got this truck from actually told me about this forum he said that yall are very helpfull and from reading some of ur post he was right. So to kevin in longview thanks

11-04-2010, 11:40 PM	#1
mrsmothers Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: ruston la Posts: 169	first post Well I Just got my first classic chevy truck its a 1971 c 10 with a chevy 350 and a three on the tree. This is my first chevy truck to restore so I dont know much about it I have been a ford guy all my life. Any way I am hopeing to have some pictures up of it in a little bit. I do have a few questions I have a chevy 350 that I am going to put in it. The motor come out if a 1987 chevy truck I was wondering if there is anyhting I should look out for when doing the swap? For example will the motor mounts change over and will the bell houseing match up? Also how strong are the three on the tree set ups my motor was dynoed out to alittle over 400 hp. Last edited by mrsmothers; 11-04-2010 at 11:41 PM.

11-05-2010, 06:54 AM	#2
cam.man67 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Jefferson, MD Posts: 2,397	Re: first post Hi there, and welcome. You'd better post pics up of your truck if you want to make people happy on the board. I have an '80s era 350 in mine, there will be no difference in motor mounts and the like. __________________ '68 Dodge Dart 270, 225, 904, 2.76--"Lucy" 1996 Gmc 1500 Z71, 350, 4l60e, 3.73s 1995 Jeep Wrangler Rio Grande 2.5, AX5, 4.10s 1989 Toyota Pickup 22re, auto, 3.73

11-05-2010, 07:02 AM	#3
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,859	Re: first post Welcome to the board!! That motor's carburated now,right? As said,it's a bolt-in.That 3spd ain't the strongest in the bunch.It depends on it's condition and how you drive it,too,of course.Last time i checked people don't build 400 horse motors to go easy .A car 4spd will swap right in,like Muncy M20/21/22,Borg Warners,and Saginaws.The list starts off the most expensive and works down a bit in price. __________________ "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 ~

11-05-2010, 08:37 AM	#4
eightbanger 454 MAKES IT ROAR Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Essex, U.K Posts: 2,701	Re: first post Yeah! pics, or we send the boys round __________________ Nigel. An American living in a British body. 1971 Chevy Cheyenne 10 454 "In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." - George Orwell "When injustice becomes law, resistance becomes duty" - Thomas Jefferson No more pain. 03.12.60 -- 12.28.10 http://www.youtube.com/Eightbanger

11-05-2010, 03:29 PM	#6
mrsmothers Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: ruston la Posts: 169	Re: first post Well the motor wasent supposted to be over 400 Hp I went in for a rebuild and had a list of parts that I wanted in it I was shooting for around 300 hp at max. Yea I didnt know that 350s get alot of there hp from the upper end of the motor oops. This weekend the motor goes in so I should have alot of pictures.

11-05-2010, 04:03 PM	#7
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,643	Re: first post Is that Mr. Smothers, or Mrs. Mothers? Welcome to the forums, you'll find friendly helpful folks & lots of good information here! __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

11-05-2010, 04:26 PM	#8
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: first post to the forum from the state that is best known for being just north of LA. I'd recommend you look for some books to help you learn more about your truck. I was a Ford guy for a while and then a Pontiac person. Chevys didn't become a mainstay for quite a while, but I got there. There's a book called "Chevrolet Red Book", from Motorbooks International. Another one that may be of interest is "Standard Catalog of Chevrolet Trucks, 1918-1995". A recent addition has been published that picks up in '96. Of course, dealer brochures are nice to have....there are reprints of original one available. www.lmctruck.com is a good site to have on your desktop. Their catalogs are free. www.classicparts.com is another free catalog. www.kennystrucks.com is one you might want to check. But, go to the Home page of this site and look for the vendors.....there's a bunch of 'em and they can help you out and answer your questions using the PM (Private Message) button. You'll get notices in your email when there's a message for you. Welcome to the world of Chevy trucks. Lots of people on here with lots and lots of help. You'll find that it is a family....and now it is part of your family. __________________ 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.

11-05-2010, 10:30 PM	#9
mrsmothers Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: ruston la Posts: 169	Re: first post hahah its mr smothers, yea its a nick name I got freshmen year of college still dont know why. I think it has something to do with the smother brothers show. The guy I got this truck from actually told me about this forum he said that yall are very helpfull and from reading some of ur post he was right. So to kevin in longview thanks Last edited by mrsmothers; 11-05-2010 at 10:36 PM.



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