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joecaruso · 01-01-2016, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

Does the truck have a low or hi hump? I have had two, but one was 42 years ago and the other was about 25 years. As I recall they had low humps.

I also had a '69 CST Custom Camper K/10 350/3sp. The '71 SWB Custom Deluxe K/10 I had was a 307/3spd/NP 205

Yes my truck does have a low hump.

**too much stuff** · 01-01-2016, 11:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

Does the truck have a low or hi hump? I have had two, but one was 42 years ago and the other was about 25 years. As I recall they had low humps.

I also had a '69 CST Custom Camper K/10 350/3sp. The '71 SWB Custom Deluxe K/10 I had was a 307/3spd/NP 205

The one i had was also a low hump.

Ed F · 01-02-2016, 09:48 AM

Mine is a 350/4bbl with a 3 speed. By the way, for some reason I hate the term 3 on the tree. When I got serious about finding a truck I was considering automatics and 4 speeds only. When I ran acrossed this truck I almost passed because of the 3 speed. After thinking about it for a while, I realized there is a generation or two out there that have no idea what a 3 speed is or how to drive it. Combine that with fact that my original 1970 C20 bought new was a three speed and I was sold. I have had two "mechanics" work on it that didn't know where the gear positions are. So in my opinion the 3 speed is at least rare today even if it wasn't rare 45 years ago. I have thought about converting it to an automatic, and can't say that I never will, but for now Iam enjoying the 3 speed.

tommys72 · 01-02-2016, 12:21 PM

It's funny that the 3 speed is almost so uncommon now it's a theft deterrent. A lot of folks now can't drive a manual anyway let alone a column shifted one. Probably the only reason I don't actively look for a truck with it is when they are sloppy they're no fun to drive. Almost miserable actually

GRX · 01-02-2016, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tommys72

It's funny that the 3 speed is almost so uncommon now it's a theft deterrent. A lot of folks now can't drive a manual anyway let alone a column shifted one. Probably the only reason I don't actively look for a truck with it is when they are sloppy they're no fun to drive. Almost miserable actually

So true. Mention column shift manual to most anyone under 40 and they are perplexed. Even tight & good working order they are a drag in my opinion. Nostalgia only goes so far.

Have owned several vehicles with 3-tree, both Ford and GM (yeah, ford

) and never liked them, especially in heavy traffic. Converted to floor shift in my 69 long stepper and have not regretted it. Do not miss moving that 4 foot long 10 pound reverse/first shaft around.

tommys72 · 01-03-2016, 02:28 AM

My brother bought the truck today. Pretty darn original and good looking truck

tommys72 · 01-03-2016, 02:32 AM

He has both pieces of trim for the passenger side, and the drivers door panel. Only missing a pedal pad and the ac compressor. Other than that the farmer switched the chrome rear bumper out and the caps aren't right clearly... but overall, a nice truck. I'll call it a survivor, no repaints, and original dash pad and oem steering wheel! He'll get more pics up when he joins the board

7tee · 01-03-2016, 07:33 AM

Great find...some people just have all the luck...ed...

72supr · 01-03-2016, 07:44 AM

Looks like you found a nice original survivor there. Has some options on it too.I would say that is pretty rare. Good luck for your brother.I like that color.

tommys72 · 01-03-2016, 09:34 AM

Thanks guys! What makes it rare?

**special-K** · 01-03-2016, 10:43 AM

That's a great find. I never minded shifting the column, and it is super nostalgic for me...especially behind a 6. But, I never liked the gearing, especially in a trucks and super especially in a 4wd. I started with 4spds and stayed with those. The gearing is just plain inadequate IMO, too much spread between gears like it's missing one. And in my opinion it is. 1st and reverse are super tall. You get a chatter if you let off moving too slow, like slipping the clutch is a must. Then there's making a turn, shifted down into 2nd and that's too tall for your speed. So, time t slip the clutch again. The best part is winding those suckers out in 2nd! A truck or car 4spd is super easy to drop in.

EDIT: I'm not hating on 3spds. In fact, I like them now, but I never did when they were common because I was big on 4spds

**tmontg01** · 01-03-2016, 11:59 AM

Nice my 68 SWB has a 350/3 on the tree

72supr · 01-03-2016, 04:10 PM

The fact that it looks as good as it does makes it rare. You just would not find one that nice here.Farmers and ranchers bought them to use them and most were used hard.

tommys72 · 01-03-2016, 04:33 PM

Story is this one was used to haul hay and feed and make trips to town. Don't guess it had a hard life really

mike16 · 01-03-2016, 07:45 PM

mine is a 72 three on the column.I love it. 307 and a 373 rear, it burns gas and is kinda slow but I would not trade it for an auto or a 4 speed. It had 71 k on it when I got it. If you dont like a 3 speed then get an auto or a 4 speed . dont butcher it up just because. they are rare enough now.

01-02-2016, 09:48 AM	#28
Ed F Registered User Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Holland Mi. Posts: 302	Re: 350 with a 3 on the tree Mine is a 350/4bbl with a 3 speed. By the way, for some reason I hate the term 3 on the tree. When I got serious about finding a truck I was considering automatics and 4 speeds only. When I ran acrossed this truck I almost passed because of the 3 speed. After thinking about it for a while, I realized there is a generation or two out there that have no idea what a 3 speed is or how to drive it. Combine that with fact that my original 1970 C20 bought new was a three speed and I was sold. I have had two "mechanics" work on it that didn't know where the gear positions are. So in my opinion the 3 speed is at least rare today even if it wasn't rare 45 years ago. I have thought about converting it to an automatic, and can't say that I never will, but for now Iam enjoying the 3 speed. Attached Images

01-02-2016, 12:21 PM	#29
tommys72 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: springfield mo Posts: 3,075	Re: 350 with a 3 on the tree It's funny that the 3 speed is almost so uncommon now it's a theft deterrent. A lot of folks now can't drive a manual anyway let alone a column shifted one. Probably the only reason I don't actively look for a truck with it is when they are sloppy they're no fun to drive. Almost miserable actually __________________ United States Marine Corps 2000-2011 Iraq and Afghanistan veteran Just living life now and enjoying it and my wife, daughter and son

01-03-2016, 02:28 AM	#31
tommys72 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: springfield mo Posts: 3,075	Re: 350 with a 3 on the tree My brother bought the truck today. Pretty darn original and good looking truck Attached Images __________________ United States Marine Corps 2000-2011 Iraq and Afghanistan veteran Just living life now and enjoying it and my wife, daughter and son

01-03-2016, 02:32 AM	#32
tommys72 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: springfield mo Posts: 3,075	Re: 350 with a 3 on the tree He has both pieces of trim for the passenger side, and the drivers door panel. Only missing a pedal pad and the ac compressor. Other than that the farmer switched the chrome rear bumper out and the caps aren't right clearly... but overall, a nice truck. I'll call it a survivor, no repaints, and original dash pad and oem steering wheel! He'll get more pics up when he joins the board Attached Images __________________ United States Marine Corps 2000-2011 Iraq and Afghanistan veteran Just living life now and enjoying it and my wife, daughter and son

01-03-2016, 07:33 AM	#33
7tee Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Fletcher, N.C. Posts: 309	Re: 350 with a 3 on the tree Great find...some people just have all the luck...ed... __________________ 1970 C/10 350/T5 SWB stepper... 1979 Corvette 350/Auto T-top... 2010 Acura RL... 2015 2500HD Z-71 Silverado...

01-03-2016, 07:44 AM	#34
72supr Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Protection S.Dakota Posts: 425	Re: 350 with a 3 on the tree Looks like you found a nice original survivor there. Has some options on it too.I would say that is pretty rare. Good luck for your brother.I like that color.

01-03-2016, 09:34 AM	#35
tommys72 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: springfield mo Posts: 3,075	Re: 350 with a 3 on the tree Thanks guys! What makes it rare? __________________ United States Marine Corps 2000-2011 Iraq and Afghanistan veteran Just living life now and enjoying it and my wife, daughter and son

01-03-2016, 10:43 AM	#36
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: 350 with a 3 on the tree That's a great find. I never minded shifting the column, and it is super nostalgic for me...especially behind a 6. But, I never liked the gearing, especially in a trucks and super especially in a 4wd. I started with 4spds and stayed with those. The gearing is just plain inadequate IMO, too much spread between gears like it's missing one. And in my opinion it is. 1st and reverse are super tall. You get a chatter if you let off moving too slow, like slipping the clutch is a must. Then there's making a turn, shifted down into 2nd and that's too tall for your speed. So, time t slip the clutch again. The best part is winding those suckers out in 2nd! A truck or car 4spd is super easy to drop in. EDIT: I'm not hating on 3spds. In fact, I like them now, but I never did when they were common because I was big on 4spds __________________ "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 ~ Last edited by special-K; 01-04-2016 at 10:39 AM.

01-03-2016, 11:59 AM	#37
tmontg01 Senior Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Sierra Vista, Arizona Posts: 398	Re: 350 with a 3 on the tree Nice my 68 SWB has a 350/3 on the tree

01-03-2016, 04:10 PM	#38
72supr Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Protection S.Dakota Posts: 425	Re: 350 with a 3 on the tree The fact that it looks as good as it does makes it rare. You just would not find one that nice here.Farmers and ranchers bought them to use them and most were used hard.

01-03-2016, 04:33 PM	#39
tommys72 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: springfield mo Posts: 3,075	Re: 350 with a 3 on the tree Story is this one was used to haul hay and feed and make trips to town. Don't guess it had a hard life really __________________ United States Marine Corps 2000-2011 Iraq and Afghanistan veteran Just living life now and enjoying it and my wife, daughter and son

01-03-2016, 07:45 PM	#40
mike16 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: bisbee, arizona Posts: 1,529	Re: 350 with a 3 on the tree mine is a 72 three on the column.I love it. 307 and a 373 rear, it burns gas and is kinda slow but I would not trade it for an auto or a 4 speed. It had 71 k on it when I got it. If you dont like a 3 speed then get an auto or a 4 speed . dont butcher it up just because. they are rare enough now.



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