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**Dude68** · 10-10-2011, 05:13 AM

Just hauled in my 68 that was purchased new in 68 . He had an engine exchange as well as a transmission exchange, otherwise I am all original. Now I have had this truck parked since the timing gear broke. I tore into it pulled the head a nd took it with me to have the gear pressed on the cam and head redone. Long story short head was cracked nobody could match my motor with a head so the truck sat in my driveway until I moved a few months later. And of course I moved to a neighborhood that did not allow stalled vehicles or projects In the driveway. So the truck was sent to a friends where it has been for 16 yrs. But I got it yesterday and it is in my dads new shop. So my dilemma is do I try to fix thie exchanged motor, that appears to be a 235, or put my 350 in there that I rebuilt a few years ago for running a dirt track car. If I go with the 350 I would like to change to an automatic trans as well. .???
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**LockDoc** · 10-10-2011, 10:27 AM

I guess if I had a 350 on hand and a broke six cyl in the truck I would use the 350 as long as it wasn't too radical. Just get a th350 auto trans and put in at the same time.

LockDoc

faribran · 10-10-2011, 10:36 AM

i vote 350, i did this swap out a few years ago.... have not missed the 6 cyl.. u will be glad u did..

68gmsee · 10-10-2011, 01:34 PM

My vote is the 350 also since the truck isn't stock anyway (235 engine).

You need to check your rear end ratio. A lot of those sixes used a 4.11 or lower ratio and your truck will rev pretty high going down the highway with the 350. May need to change to a friendlier ratio or go with an overdrive trans.

jay6891 · 10-10-2011, 06:26 PM

put the 350 in and a 700r4 and you will love it! And welcome from a little south of ya in Jefferson AR!

**Dude68** · 10-10-2011, 09:56 PM

Is 700 r4 an overdrive transmission? What kind of steering column will it need?

**Dude68** · 10-10-2011, 09:51 PM

Its a 4:11 positrac rearend. I like the three speed, but think an automatic will work better.

**Dude68** · 10-10-2011, 09:53 PM

Does anyone know which mirrors were stock on this truck, round or square?

faribran · 10-11-2011, 11:17 AM

yes, it is an overdrive... and a stock column will work...

faribran · 10-16-2011, 12:51 AM

67 & 68 exterior mirrors were round

10-10-2011, 05:13 AM	#1
Dude68 Active Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Benton ar Posts: 140	1968 chev swb Just hauled in my 68 that was purchased new in 68 . He had an engine exchange as well as a transmission exchange, otherwise I am all original. Now I have had this truck parked since the timing gear broke. I tore into it pulled the head a nd took it with me to have the gear pressed on the cam and head redone. Long story short head was cracked nobody could match my motor with a head so the truck sat in my driveway until I moved a few months later. And of course I moved to a neighborhood that did not allow stalled vehicles or projects In the driveway. So the truck was sent to a friends where it has been for 16 yrs. But I got it yesterday and it is in my dads new shop. So my dilemma is do I try to fix thie exchanged motor, that appears to be a 235, or put my 350 in there that I rebuilt a few years ago for running a dirt track car. If I go with the 350 I would like to change to an automatic trans as well. .??? Posted via Mobile Device

10-10-2011, 10:27 AM	#2
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,773	Re: 1968 chev swb I guess if I had a 350 on hand and a broke six cyl in the truck I would use the 350 as long as it wasn't too radical. Just get a th350 auto trans and put in at the same time. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

10-10-2011, 10:36 AM	#3
faribran Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: AL Posts: 1,828	Re: 1968 chev swb i vote 350, i did this swap out a few years ago.... have not missed the 6 cyl.. u will be glad u did.. __________________ "

10-10-2011, 01:34 PM	#4
68gmsee Active Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area. Posts: 7,947	Re: 1968 chev swb My vote is the 350 also since the truck isn't stock anyway (235 engine). You need to check your rear end ratio. A lot of those sixes used a 4.11 or lower ratio and your truck will rev pretty high going down the highway with the 350. May need to change to a friendlier ratio or go with an overdrive trans.

10-10-2011, 06:26 PM	#5
jay6891 Car Knocker Join Date: May 2001 Location: jefferson,arkansas Posts: 664	Re: 1968 chev swb put the 350 in and a 700r4 and you will love it! And welcome from a little south of ya in Jefferson AR! __________________ 68 c-10,91 sportside bed,350 .030 over,4 bolt,10-1 comp,2.05 intake/1.94 exhaust,1.6 Harland Sharp roller rockers,edelbrock rpm cam and intake w/750 carb, 700r4, 3.73 gears,Jacabbs Electronic Igntion w/Accel HEI distributer and super coil. ZR-1 roll pan, filled tailights. Blazer tank. Hidden hitch. 2 1/2" Flowmaster 40's. Parts bought but not installed>> ford 9" posi with disc. CCP front and rear lowering kit 4/5. Cab corners,foor boards,rockers, cab braces, Phatom grill, Painless wiring kit.

10-10-2011, 09:56 PM	#6
Dude68 Active Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Benton ar Posts: 140	Re: 1968 chev swb Is 700 r4 an overdrive transmission? What kind of steering column will it need?

10-10-2011, 09:51 PM	#7
Dude68 Active Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Benton ar Posts: 140	Re: 1968 chev swb Its a 4:11 positrac rearend. I like the three speed, but think an automatic will work better.

10-10-2011, 09:53 PM	#8
Dude68 Active Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Benton ar Posts: 140	Re: 1968 chev swb Does anyone know which mirrors were stock on this truck, round or square?

10-11-2011, 11:17 AM	#9
faribran Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: AL Posts: 1,828	Re: 1968 chev swb yes, it is an overdrive... and a stock column will work... __________________ "

10-16-2011, 12:51 AM	#10
faribran Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: AL Posts: 1,828	Re: 1968 chev swb 67 & 68 exterior mirrors were round __________________ "



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