'69 C30 motorhome question - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

bad_turbo · 05-16-2007, 09:06 PM

Picked up my "new" motorhome the other day and after bringing it home realized the trans didn't go into park. It is a turbo 350. I also saw it has no "P" indicator on the trans position indicator on the column. Is this normal? Hard to believe the parking brake is meant to hold this heavy thing, cause it doesn't! Had a very hard time loading it on my trailer, which is angled since the brake can't hold it.

**uncle** · 05-16-2007, 09:21 PM

That's correct. I just bought a 70 and it's the same way. I was told it's internal,but have not talked to anyone about a fix yet.

**Bob B.** · 05-16-2007, 09:22 PM

That should be a Turbo 400, and yes, C-30's with Turbo 400's didn't have a park position back then. I think Gm was worried the internal park lock in the transmission wasn't strong enough for thje GVW of those trucks.

**kwmech** · 05-16-2007, 09:23 PM

The motorhomes have a turbo 400. My 69 ex-motorhome GMC had the same thing----no park--same as you, not in the column or the trans. I swapped out the column for a tilt and rebuilt a different trans and swapped it in a couple of hours. I think GM did this to MAKE the owner of the vehicle set the parking brake.

**kwmech** · 05-16-2007, 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by uncle

That's correct. I just bought a 70 and it's the same way. I was told it's internal,but have not talked to anyone about a fix yet.

The parts can be swapped in if you have a donor trans. I had a core already with the deep pan so I just rebuilt that and swapped out the whole unit

msgross · 05-16-2007, 09:34 PM

pics

**uncle** · 05-16-2007, 09:34 PM

Can it be fixed without pulling the trans?

bad_turbo · 05-16-2007, 09:43 PM

no computer to post pics. I'm using the library computer

, but thanks guys for all the help. I will double check on the trans i.d.

**kwmech** · 05-17-2007, 02:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by uncle

Can it be fixed without pulling the trans?

I think so--the hardest part will be getting the pivot or pawl installed in the back/rear of the case, and either finding a little plug to put back in the hole or threading it and putting in a small pipe plug

bad_turbo · 05-17-2007, 06:34 PM

it is the turbo 400 trans. Hey Mike, you want to post some pics for me? I can email them to you.

msgross · 05-17-2007, 09:12 PM

sure.. msgross@hotmail.com anytime..

msgross · 05-18-2007, 09:05 PM

pics added....

bad_turbo · 05-19-2007, 06:21 PM

Thanks again Mike!! How do you like those mirrors on the burb?

msgross · 05-19-2007, 08:52 PM

I just nocticed them after I posted... did they work ok? Wasn't that the 67 burb with a 69 nosejob? Now for some clerance lights and a lift kit and you are set.

How's the wife like the motorhome? Still thinking about moving east again?

LUV2XCLR8 · 05-19-2007, 10:16 PM

Nice RV

bad_turbo · 05-20-2007, 04:37 PM

Hey Mike Pm sent. Thanks Luv, there are several around here for sale right now if your looking.

05-16-2007, 09:06 PM	#1
bad_turbo turbo enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: carmichael, ca. Posts: 1,826	'69 C30 motorhome question Picked up my "new" motorhome the other day and after bringing it home realized the trans didn't go into park. It is a turbo 350. I also saw it has no "P" indicator on the trans position indicator on the column. Is this normal? Hard to believe the parking brake is meant to hold this heavy thing, cause it doesn't! Had a very hard time loading it on my trailer, which is angled since the brake can't hold it. __________________ "But daddy, I didn't hit them all with a stick"...what my 6 year old tells me when I pick him up from school early for fighting "

05-16-2007, 09:21 PM	#2
uncle Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Conyers,Ga. Posts: 7,288	Re: '69 C30 motorhome question That's correct. I just bought a 70 and it's the same way. I was told it's internal,but have not talked to anyone about a fix yet.

05-16-2007, 09:22 PM	#3
Bob B. Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,349	Re: '69 C30 motorhome question That should be a Turbo 400, and yes, C-30's with Turbo 400's didn't have a park position back then. I think Gm was worried the internal park lock in the transmission wasn't strong enough for thje GVW of those trucks. __________________ 1967 GMC CM-2500 Camper Cruiser, 351E V-6, NP 435 4 speed, Dana 60, and factory A/C. 2012 GMC K-3500 WT regular cab, 6.0L Vortec, 6L90.

05-16-2007, 09:23 PM	#4
kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,600	Re: '69 C30 motorhome question The motorhomes have a turbo 400. My 69 ex-motorhome GMC had the same thing----no park--same as you, not in the column or the trans. I swapped out the column for a tilt and rebuilt a different trans and swapped it in a couple of hours. I think GM did this to MAKE the owner of the vehicle set the parking brake.

05-16-2007, 09:34 PM	#6
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: '69 C30 motorhome question pics Attached Images Last edited by msgross; 05-18-2007 at 09:04 PM.

05-16-2007, 09:34 PM	#7
uncle Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Conyers,Ga. Posts: 7,288	Re: '69 C30 motorhome question Can it be fixed without pulling the trans?

05-16-2007, 09:43 PM	#8
bad_turbo turbo enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: carmichael, ca. Posts: 1,826	Re: '69 C30 motorhome question no computer to post pics. I'm using the library computer , but thanks guys for all the help. I will double check on the trans i.d. __________________ "But daddy, I didn't hit them all with a stick"...what my 6 year old tells me when I pick him up from school early for fighting "

05-17-2007, 06:34 PM	#10
bad_turbo turbo enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: carmichael, ca. Posts: 1,826	Re: '69 C30 motorhome question it is the turbo 400 trans. Hey Mike, you want to post some pics for me? I can email them to you. __________________ "But daddy, I didn't hit them all with a stick"...what my 6 year old tells me when I pick him up from school early for fighting "

05-17-2007, 09:12 PM	#11
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: '69 C30 motorhome question sure.. msgross@hotmail.com anytime.. __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

05-18-2007, 09:05 PM	#12
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: '69 C30 motorhome question pics added.... __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

05-19-2007, 06:21 PM	#13
bad_turbo turbo enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: carmichael, ca. Posts: 1,826	Re: '69 C30 motorhome question Thanks again Mike!! How do you like those mirrors on the burb? __________________ "But daddy, I didn't hit them all with a stick"...what my 6 year old tells me when I pick him up from school early for fighting " Last edited by bad_turbo; 05-19-2007 at 06:22 PM.

05-19-2007, 08:52 PM	#14
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: '69 C30 motorhome question I just nocticed them after I posted... did they work ok? Wasn't that the 67 burb with a 69 nosejob? Now for some clerance lights and a lift kit and you are set. How's the wife like the motorhome? Still thinking about moving east again? __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

05-19-2007, 10:16 PM	#15
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,484	Re: '69 C30 motorhome question Nice RV __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

05-20-2007, 04:37 PM	#16
bad_turbo turbo enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: carmichael, ca. Posts: 1,826	Re: '69 C30 motorhome question Hey Mike Pm sent. Thanks Luv, there are several around here for sale right now if your looking. __________________ "But daddy, I didn't hit them all with a stick"...what my 6 year old tells me when I pick him up from school early for fighting "

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