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Jerry Jones · 11-21-2010, 07:02 PM

I picked up a '69 that had a 350/350 in it. I have a 350 4-bolt to put in for power. I also have a granny 4-speed but the cab is a low hump. My son and my wife would like to go manual... any suggestions on trannys that will fit without major mods?

**special-K** · 11-22-2010, 08:22 AM

Car 4spds like Muncie M20-22,Borg Warner,and Saginaws.The Saginaws were used extensively and in later years than the others in more "ordinary" cars.They came in Vegas and Monzas,for instance.I know guys who put them behind pretty strong V8s.Another cool trans would be the 3 + o/d that was a floor shift that was used in late 70s-80s.I have a friend with an '84 shortbed with one that came in the truck.

raycow · 11-22-2010, 03:31 PM

I would add a T-5 to the list already mentioned. Transmissions in the "maybe" group (I'm not sure if they will clear a low hump) are the NV3500, T-56 and Tremec TKO.

Ray

Jerry Jones · 11-26-2010, 12:06 PM

Thanks guys, now I just need to see what I can find.

11-21-2010, 07:02 PM	#1
Jerry Jones Happy Camper Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Northern California Posts: 8,407	Trans options questions I picked up a '69 that had a 350/350 in it. I have a 350 4-bolt to put in for power. I also have a granny 4-speed but the cab is a low hump. My son and my wife would like to go manual... any suggestions on trannys that will fit without major mods? __________________ RIP El Jay! Love you brother!

11-22-2010, 08:22 AM	#2
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Trans options questions Car 4spds like Muncie M20-22,Borg Warner,and Saginaws.The Saginaws were used extensively and in later years than the others in more "ordinary" cars.They came in Vegas and Monzas,for instance.I know guys who put them behind pretty strong V8s.Another cool trans would be the 3 + o/d that was a floor shift that was used in late 70s-80s.I have a friend with an '84 shortbed with one that came in the truck. __________________ "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 ~

11-22-2010, 03:31 PM	#3
raycow Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: San Francisco, CA USA Posts: 2,454	Re: Trans options questions I would add a T-5 to the list already mentioned. Transmissions in the "maybe" group (I'm not sure if they will clear a low hump) are the NV3500, T-56 and Tremec TKO. Ray __________________ Live more responsibly. Eat lower on the food chain. Eat vegetarians. Last edited by raycow; 11-22-2010 at 03:32 PM.

11-26-2010, 12:06 PM	#4
Jerry Jones Happy Camper Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Northern California Posts: 8,407	Re: Trans options questions Thanks guys, now I just need to see what I can find. __________________ RIP El Jay! Love you brother!

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