1968 factory chevy, 3 speed overdrive - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

fearnoevo · 03-24-2004, 03:35 PM

As many of you know, I have a number of parts I am trying to sell on the parts forum. Well, while digging thru our stuff I found a 68 3 speed overdrive tranny. I am probably going to sell it, but have no clue as to the value of this thing. It is my understanding that they are fairly rare.

Any thoughts as to what its worth, or better yet, is anybody interested in it? I build everything for big horsepower, and I understand that this type of tranny would not take the abuse I give things. Any thoughts or advice on that? I do have a Nova Wagon that I had thought about putting it in, but it has a 400 horse 327 in it.

Thanks in advance,

Jay

Putter · 03-24-2004, 03:40 PM

This has nothing to do with transmissions, but isn't NOVA the company that made that little robot in the movie Short Circuit? Johnny 5 IS alive. Sorry.

*67Fleetsidedream* · 03-24-2004, 05:11 PM

250 for just the tranny. 350 if all the wireing, cables and selinoid is with it. And YES they are rare.

EdB · 03-25-2004, 01:18 AM

Sent PM

EdB

1969 GMC · 03-25-2004, 01:33 AM

i don't think a 3 speed would survive behind 300 hp, let alone 400. i think they would do ok behind a stock engine (except BB, but there are some rare BB/3 spd combos out there).

they are rare, but nobody wants one. most people want a very powerful engine, and this tranny doesn't fit that plan.

i, however, would like to try building a slightly modified six with the 3 spd OD one day, all in a 67 or 68 stepside. it would be different and get good gas mileage. however, there is that whole money issue...lol

Longhorn Man · 03-25-2004, 08:09 AM

They are about as rare as a rust free pinto in Ohio...and about as desirible too.
They are very week units, and pretty much obsolete, which sucks when trying to locate parts for it.
I'm sure there is sone one wanting one though.

71402BB · 03-25-2004, 10:19 AM

If you where to sell it I would be VERY INTERESTED! I have a 68 burb thats getting a 250 I-6 and would love to have a COMPLEAT 3 speed with o/d! Oh and PM sent!

71402BB · 03-25-2004, 07:48 PM

ttt

03-24-2004, 03:35 PM	#1
fearnoevo Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 68	1968 factory chevy, 3 speed overdrive As many of you know, I have a number of parts I am trying to sell on the parts forum. Well, while digging thru our stuff I found a 68 3 speed overdrive tranny. I am probably going to sell it, but have no clue as to the value of this thing. It is my understanding that they are fairly rare. Any thoughts as to what its worth, or better yet, is anybody interested in it? I build everything for big horsepower, and I understand that this type of tranny would not take the abuse I give things. Any thoughts or advice on that? I do have a Nova Wagon that I had thought about putting it in, but it has a 400 horse 327 in it. Thanks in advance, Jay

03-24-2004, 03:40 PM	#2
Putter More Cowbell.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, MS Posts: 3,569	This has nothing to do with transmissions, but isn't NOVA the company that made that little robot in the movie Short Circuit? Johnny 5 IS alive. Sorry. __________________ *There once was a member from Puckett.....Who ( fill in the blank blank blank* ) bucket**

03-25-2004, 01:18 AM	#4
EdB Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Gulfport Ms Posts: 401	re transmisson Sent PM EdB

03-25-2004, 01:33 AM	#5
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	i don't think a 3 speed would survive behind 300 hp, let alone 400. i think they would do ok behind a stock engine (except BB, but there are some rare BB/3 spd combos out there). they are rare, but nobody wants one. most people want a very powerful engine, and this tranny doesn't fit that plan. i, however, would like to try building a slightly modified six with the 3 spd OD one day, all in a 67 or 68 stepside. it would be different and get good gas mileage. however, there is that whole money issue...lol __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650

03-25-2004, 10:19 AM	#7
71402BB now thats a true COON DOG Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Franconia, NH Posts: 1,977	If you where to sell it I would be VERY INTERESTED! I have a 68 burb thats getting a 250 I-6 and would love to have a COMPLEAT 3 speed with o/d! Oh and PM sent! __________________ current project 67 402BB stout th350 3.08's with a locker. Plan on tubs 18.5's out back! (thanks Burnsman!) 71 SWB Stepside, was a 250, now is a 402 Big Block with 4 speed and 3.73's ( was crushed by a tree, bed sold, motor pulled) was my first truck!... oh well... 72 LWB 4x4 350 4-speed 3.08's posi wearing army olive drab green (SOLD!) 68 BURB 50TH LOOKALIKE work in progress, soon to have 250-I6 with a 3-speed on the tree 4.11's and posi ( currently sitting in back yard tarped awaiting time, $$$, and lots of love!) 67 1 TON- work truck 396 sm 420 4-speed, flat bed 4.57 gears "big red" (my first landscape truck, very rusty and crusty! but still gets the job done when needed!)

03-24-2004, 05:11 PM	#3
67Fleetsidedream Wiseass secured himself a BAN Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: MOON!!! Posts: 2,282	250 for just the tranny. 350 if all the wireing, cables and selinoid is with it. And YES they are rare.

03-25-2004, 08:09 AM	#6
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	They are about as rare as a rust free pinto in Ohio...and about as desirible too. They are very week units, and pretty much obsolete, which sucks when trying to locate parts for it. I'm sure there is sone one wanting one though.

03-25-2004, 07:48 PM	#8
71402BB now thats a true COON DOG Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Franconia, NH Posts: 1,977	ttt __________________ current project 67 402BB stout th350 3.08's with a locker. Plan on tubs 18.5's out back! (thanks Burnsman!) 71 SWB Stepside, was a 250, now is a 402 Big Block with 4 speed and 3.73's ( was crushed by a tree, bed sold, motor pulled) was my first truck!... oh well... 72 LWB 4x4 350 4-speed 3.08's posi wearing army olive drab green (SOLD!) 68 BURB 50TH LOOKALIKE work in progress, soon to have 250-I6 with a 3-speed on the tree 4.11's and posi ( currently sitting in back yard tarped awaiting time, $$$, and lots of love!) 67 1 TON- work truck 396 sm 420 4-speed, flat bed 4.57 gears "big red" (my first landscape truck, very rusty and crusty! but still gets the job done when needed!)

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