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Big69C20 Toy · 04-26-2002, 11:21 AM

Alright guys it's getting to be time where i'm lookin at this one. I've got my 69 with the 396bb and a th400. truck is 2wd with the 2 piece driveshaft. it's got the HO72 (eaton, corporate etc.) rear end and is only lowered in the front due to new disc spindles. i might drop the rear a litle bit later for stance but i dunno yet really. I want to put a 700r4 from bowtie or jet in this thing and i think i need the tranny (duh), a tv kit, and the crosmember needs to be moved back 2" according to the folks at jet. I know the driveshaft will have to be redone so i was thinking maybe go to a 1 piece and just remove that carrier piece in the center?

What 1 piece shaft will work with that tranny and what other things am i forgetting? Ohh and i dont have a welder but almost all hand tools and power tools, can i do this job myself?
Thanks for the help.
Greg

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69 Custom 20, 396BB,Longbed fleetside.
New Oak Bed With SS strips... damn nice.

Edelbrock performer RPM-O, Edelbrock 750Carb, Headers, HEI, 2 40" glasspacks.
Stereo: Classic-style tape deck/radio, 2 6x9 Cerwin Vega's in doors, 2 10" Neo subs under seats, 1 900 Watt amp.

SN= Ares220

04-26-2002, 11:21 AM	#1
Big69C20 Toy Livin' it up. Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Richland, MI Posts: 2,212	Transmission Conversion Alright guys it's getting to be time where i'm lookin at this one. I've got my 69 with the 396bb and a th400. truck is 2wd with the 2 piece driveshaft. it's got the HO72 (eaton, corporate etc.) rear end and is only lowered in the front due to new disc spindles. i might drop the rear a litle bit later for stance but i dunno yet really. I want to put a 700r4 from bowtie or jet in this thing and i think i need the tranny (duh), a tv kit, and the crosmember needs to be moved back 2" according to the folks at jet. I know the driveshaft will have to be redone so i was thinking maybe go to a 1 piece and just remove that carrier piece in the center? What 1 piece shaft will work with that tranny and what other things am i forgetting? Ohh and i dont have a welder but almost all hand tools and power tools, can i do this job myself? Thanks for the help. Greg ------------------ 69 Custom 20, 396BB,Longbed fleetside. New Oak Bed With SS strips... damn nice. Edelbrock performer RPM-O, Edelbrock 750Carb, Headers, HEI, 2 40" glasspacks. Stereo: Classic-style tape deck/radio, 2 6x9 Cerwin Vega's in doors, 2 10" Neo subs under seats, 1 900 Watt amp. SN= Ares220 __________________ -Greg; Sold the 69 C20. It's off to a better home with more love! Now onto the 86 CUCV M1009; K5 blazer with 6.2L diesel, corp 10 bolt axles, Detroit locker in the rear, trutrac front, 3.73 gears, 35" tires.



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