Help for a fellow member

[gchemist]

Hey, gang I'm from the 73-87 truck forum. I received the following message from a board member. I can only answer a few questions because I'm more familiar with the 73-87 trucks. The 67-72 trucks are just a little different. Can y'all help me answer his questions? You can guys can do a better job and I can. Thanks
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Hello,

I was reading some of your posts on the chevy board about 700R transmissions. When I looked at your profile and saw that you lived in TX I had to ask you a couple of questions (HEHEHE!!) about installing one of these transmissions in my truck. I have a 70 Chevy SWB truck with a 250 six and 3 on the column. I am going to put a 327 motor in it. My questions are as follows:

1. I have a truck tilt auto column and how do you know what gear you are in (Except by feel) and will it work with a 700R?

2. Will I have to move the trans mount and will a standard auto trans mount from 67-72 work?

3. Will the drive shaft have to be shortend/legthened.

4. Will a T350 yoke work with it.

5. Have you heard of a hydraulic kit to lock up the converter and know if this is a good idea.

6. I have heard that Lokar makes a good cable and accessories for these transmissions. What did you need to buy to get the linkage and everything to work.

7. Who rebuilt your transmission so I can get them to do mine. I have heard that some year models of this transmission are sturdier. Which year should I look for.

I know this is a lot to ask so you don't really have to respond but I am at the very beginning of my quest to get decent gas mileage out of the truck. Any additional info or suggestions you could give me would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
smonty

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Gerardo
1983 Custom Truck
TX Plates: "BAD BOW"