70 Chevy....Project rebuild - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Buckeye Puller · 06-22-2011, 09:12 AM

This is my 70 chevy. I got this truck when I was 16 for $250 from a friend of mine. It was a 6 cylinder and 3 speed on the tree. My father and I took a summer off from drag racing to build this truck. We put a small block in it, changed it to disc breaks all the way around, put air ride on it, and many other body mods. He done all the paint work on it. It has been almost 11 years since it was built so its time for a face lift. I always wanted it to be a short bed, so I found a good 67 short box for it. Now the project rebuild will start.

michaelofpetaluma · 06-23-2011, 01:42 AM

Cool ! I have a 1970 C-10 with a 350 and a 3 speed automatic. I want to eventually have a newer transmission put in that will allow for good highway speed , etc.
Being that I am NOT a mechanic, can I use a transmission from an '80's Camaro or something like that ? What is a good suggestion for a good, solid, used, inexpensive 4 or 5 speed auto transmission for a 1970 C-10 ?
Thanks,
Mike
PS- I'm new here as of June 2011.

**lolife99** · 06-23-2011, 01:56 AM

Looks like a great start to a sweet shortbed truck.

Buckeye Puller · 06-23-2011, 06:40 AM

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Originally Posted by michaelofpetaluma

Cool ! I have a 1970 C-10 with a 350 and a 3 speed automatic. I want to eventually have a newer transmission put in that will allow for good highway speed , etc.
Being that I am NOT a mechanic, can I use a transmission from an '80's Camaro or something like that ? What is a good suggestion for a good, solid, used, inexpensive 4 or 5 speed auto transmission for a 1970 C-10 ?
Thanks,
Mike
PS- I'm new here as of June 2011.

When it comes to putting an overdrive transmission into an older truck like these, there's going to be some fabrication work. IMO a 700r4 is a good easy swap. It would give you an overdrive without a lot of electronics and is a fairly easy swap.
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michaelofpetaluma · 06-23-2011, 12:57 PM

Thanks for the info !

Buckeye Puller · 06-24-2011, 08:11 AM

I found this picture on my truck last night and thought I would share it. This is a picture of what I started with. If I can find the rest of the pistures I will post them too.

RCbowtie69 · 06-29-2011, 10:03 PM

COOL!!!! keep on truckin''

06-22-2011, 09:12 AM	#1
Buckeye Puller Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Thurman, Ohio Posts: 10	70 Chevy....Project rebuild This is my 70 chevy. I got this truck when I was 16 for $250 from a friend of mine. It was a 6 cylinder and 3 speed on the tree. My father and I took a summer off from drag racing to build this truck. We put a small block in it, changed it to disc breaks all the way around, put air ride on it, and many other body mods. He done all the paint work on it. It has been almost 11 years since it was built so its time for a face lift. I always wanted it to be a short bed, so I found a good 67 short box for it. Now the project rebuild will start. Attached Images

06-23-2011, 01:42 AM	#2
michaelofpetaluma Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Petaluma, CA Posts: 2	Re: 70 Chevy....Project rebuild Cool ! I have a 1970 C-10 with a 350 and a 3 speed automatic. I want to eventually have a newer transmission put in that will allow for good highway speed , etc. Being that I am NOT a mechanic, can I use a transmission from an '80's Camaro or something like that ? What is a good suggestion for a good, solid, used, inexpensive 4 or 5 speed auto transmission for a 1970 C-10 ? Thanks, Mike PS- I'm new here as of June 2011.

06-23-2011, 01:56 AM	#3
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: 70 Chevy....Project rebuild Looks like a great start to a sweet shortbed truck. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823 Last edited by lolife99; 06-23-2011 at 01:56 AM.

06-23-2011, 12:57 PM	#5
michaelofpetaluma Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Petaluma, CA Posts: 2	Re: 70 Chevy....Project rebuild Thanks for the info !

06-24-2011, 08:11 AM	#6
Buckeye Puller Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Thurman, Ohio Posts: 10	Re: 70 Chevy....Project rebuild I found this picture on my truck last night and thought I would share it. This is a picture of what I started with. If I can find the rest of the pistures I will post them too. Attached Images

06-29-2011, 10:03 PM	#7
RCbowtie69 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Thomasville, NC Posts: 1,877	Re: 70 Chevy....Project rebuild COOL!!!! keep on truckin'' __________________ My Truck: 2.5 drop front, 4 & 5/8 in rear, 350cubic in. been bored .60 over, 700r4 (soon), 3 speed (on tree for now).rims & tires size,15x8 ralleys 5 on 5,P275/60R15. Members I have met: Pickupman, 1972 Super Cheyenne, Stepside,Chis Mc Bride. tsnow67,joel.e,

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