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cfan10 · 05-05-2012, 03:16 AM

Is it possible to switch the trans from a '73 single cab reg bed (engine unknown) to an '84 swb? I ask because my trans crossmember was torched and has gobs missing. After having frame welded by gearbox.
The owner jack @ larue has a '73 or '76 can't really remember, and since they've royally and totally screwed up everything they did. I'm wondering if they stole my trans and switched it for his. As I had no trans leaks before it went to his shop.
Can someone tell me where the vin is located on the trans, and does it include any of the actual vin?
As always advice is welcomed and greatly appreciated. Thanks.
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cfan10 · 05-05-2012, 03:51 AM

http://i1077.photobucket.com/albums/w478/cfan10_/7.jpg
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cfan10 · 05-05-2012, 03:55 AM

Ok, looked in an old post his is a 76 single cab reg bed.
Mine is a 305 swb, in the pic of my trans it looks to be a th350, going by the trans pan.
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cfan10 · 05-05-2012, 04:04 AM

Ok, looked in an old post his is a 76 single cab reg bed.
Mine is a 305 swb, in the pic of my trans it looks to be a th350, going by the trans pan.
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grayharville · 05-07-2012, 12:40 AM

They had a short tail and a long tail th350, some trucks got different ones. I highly doubt someone would steal a transmission because theirs leaked... sitting around since 08 will cause seals to harden or crack... especially in this texas heat.

as far as I know, theres not a trans vin. hope this helps

cfan10 · 05-07-2012, 01:01 AM

Actually, it started leaking a few weeks after it came from that shop.
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grayharville · 05-07-2012, 01:06 AM

Do any of the bellhousing bolts, crossmember bolts, any of them look like they have been messed with? There will usually be a nice coating of grease on everything from the years.
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cfan10 · 05-07-2012, 01:07 AM

How can I tell if I have a short or long tail?
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raceman6135 · 05-07-2012, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by cfan10

How can I tell if I have a short or long tail?

Measure it.

There are actually 3 different lengths of tailshafts for the Turbo 350 transmission: 6", 9" and 12".

cfan10 · 05-07-2012, 01:10 AM

I'll have to check tomorrow. Thanks.
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grayharville · 05-07-2012, 08:02 PM

12? Dang. Never seen that before
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rs72z · 05-07-2012, 09:17 PM

12 is a stationwagon i think. The stationwagons used a 400 with a longer shaft also.

05-05-2012, 03:16 AM	#1
cfan10 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 984	Trans questions, please, help with advice... Is it possible to switch the trans from a '73 single cab reg bed (engine unknown) to an '84 swb? I ask because my trans crossmember was torched and has gobs missing. After having frame welded by gearbox. The owner jack @ larue has a '73 or '76 can't really remember, and since they've royally and totally screwed up everything they did. I'm wondering if they stole my trans and switched it for his. As I had no trans leaks before it went to his shop. Can someone tell me where the vin is located on the trans, and does it include any of the actual vin? As always advice is welcomed and greatly appreciated. Thanks. Posted via Mobile Device

05-05-2012, 03:51 AM	#2
cfan10 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 984	Re: Trans questions, please, help with advice... http://i1077.photobucket.com/albums/w478/cfan10_/7.jpg Posted via Mobile Device

05-05-2012, 03:55 AM	#3
cfan10 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 984	Re: Trans questions, please, help with advice... Ok, looked in an old post his is a 76 single cab reg bed. Mine is a 305 swb, in the pic of my trans it looks to be a th350, going by the trans pan. Posted via Mobile Device

05-05-2012, 04:04 AM	#4
cfan10 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 984	Re: Trans questions, please, help with advice... Ok, looked in an old post his is a 76 single cab reg bed. Mine is a 305 swb, in the pic of my trans it looks to be a th350, going by the trans pan. Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device

05-07-2012, 12:40 AM	#5
grayharville ^^who I am^^ what I say> Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Murchison, Tx Posts: 992	Re: Trans questions, please, help with advice... They had a short tail and a long tail th350, some trucks got different ones. I highly doubt someone would steal a transmission because theirs leaked... sitting around since 08 will cause seals to harden or crack... especially in this texas heat. as far as I know, theres not a trans vin. hope this helps __________________ 70 chevy LWB 350/TH350 Barn find (AKA the 70) http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=406364 East Tx Squares

05-07-2012, 01:01 AM	#6
cfan10 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 984	Re: Trans questions, please, help with advice... Actually, it started leaking a few weeks after it came from that shop. Posted via Mobile Device

05-07-2012, 01:06 AM	#7
grayharville ^^who I am^^ what I say> Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Murchison, Tx Posts: 992	Re: Trans questions, please, help with advice... Do any of the bellhousing bolts, crossmember bolts, any of them look like they have been messed with? There will usually be a nice coating of grease on everything from the years. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 70 chevy LWB 350/TH350 Barn find (AKA the 70) http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=406364 East Tx Squares

05-07-2012, 01:07 AM	#8
cfan10 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 984	Re: Trans questions, please, help with advice... How can I tell if I have a short or long tail? Posted via Mobile Device

05-07-2012, 01:10 AM	#10
cfan10 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 984	Re: Trans questions, please, help with advice... I'll have to check tomorrow. Thanks. Posted via Mobile Device

05-07-2012, 08:02 PM	#11
grayharville ^^who I am^^ what I say> Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Murchison, Tx Posts: 992	Re: Trans questions, please, help with advice... 12? Dang. Never seen that before Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 70 chevy LWB 350/TH350 Barn find (AKA the 70) http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=406364 East Tx Squares

05-07-2012, 09:17 PM	#12
rs72z Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Emory TX Posts: 900	Re: Trans questions, please, help with advice... 12 is a stationwagon i think. The stationwagons used a 400 with a longer shaft also. __________________ ___________________ 78 ccsb dually 5.3 4l60e http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=491551



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