'56 Chevy (Tranny Shifts Freely In & Out of Gears)

[scott72]

Guys,

Coming over from the 67 Forum.

My friend is looking at a 56 stepside. It looks like a killer deal, the only thing I see, is that the tranny was shifting in and out of gears pretty freely.

I am not even sure what tranny it has, but was wondering if anyone has seen this on these trucks? I am pretty sure it is running a 327.

Not sure if it could be a shift linkage problem, or with the tranny itself. Even said, for $7500 this truck looks killer. I would guess it is probably worth double.

[starterman99]

column shift or four speed stick? Column shifter gets worn and can missalign with linkage very easily on these old trucks when shifting between first and second.

[scott72]

It looks like a low end aftermarket automatic floor shifter. I am not positive, but maybe a th350 since I believe the engine is a 327. The owner doesn't really know anything about the truck. Selling because his dad passed away.

[mknittle]

That shouldn't be too much of a problem.