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roadkillint · 07-09-2005, 05:52 AM

Just bought a 68 C-10 so the next step was to join this board--I do have a questions--truck has inline 6 with a manual 3 speed.The trans won't go i 3rd gear-
should I pay the $250 to have the local trans shop fix it
or find another 3 speed
or ??
Thanks
Chris
Pensacola,Fl

Longhorn Man · 07-09-2005, 07:06 AM

Well, let me be the first to say...NICE lookin SWB...welcome to the board from central Ohio.

Myself, I say you gotta make your plans now.
Are you keepin the inline?
is it a weekend toy, or your only vehicle...or somewhere inbetween?
Do you ever go over 55?

IMO, if you were to retain the inline, I would go with a T-5 tranny out of a camaro. They are strong enough to live forever hooked to a stock 250, and you can retain your 3.73 gears so it is somewhat peppy(ish) in town, yet hit overdrive on the freeway, and you'll ba able to cruise all day with out the thoughts of rods exiting through the side of the block.

LUV2XCLR8 · 07-09-2005, 07:19 AM

2 the board from west 10-uh-c

that's a sharp lil swb ya got there

roadkillint · 07-09-2005, 08:09 AM

thanks--I want to keep the six for now and drive it--plans down the road are for v/8-auto swap

**Yukon Jack** · 07-09-2005, 08:22 AM

Welcome to the board!

*Randy70C-10* · 07-09-2005, 09:05 AM

That truck really catches my eye, very nice!!

Welcome from Virginia (and a transplant from Orlando)

vtblazer · 07-09-2005, 09:09 AM

Sharp swb,
Now get it fixed and drive it!

to the board.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

I would go with a T-5 tranny out of a camaro. They are strong enough to live forever hooked to a stock 250

No such luck behind a V-8?

krue · 07-09-2005, 09:21 AM

Welcome to the board from South Mississippi.
I say look around the junkyards for a replacement.
If you get to the Hattiesburg,MS area give me a holler if you ain't found one yet.

BTW be careful there's a hurricane coming your way.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 07-09-2005, 08:54 PM

Nice looking ride welcome to the board from southern oregon..

**tnblazerk5** · 07-09-2005, 09:56 PM

welcome from north east tn !!!!!

thats a sharp 68

and if you plan on v8ing it, why not, start collecting parts and just go ahead and do it ? that way your not putting money into sumthing your going to take back out , or are you going to leave it a 3 speed ?

**Palf70Step** · 07-09-2005, 10:05 PM

Welcome to the board. Nice truck,

68C15 · 07-09-2005, 10:52 PM

I say hit the boneyards for a replacement. why spend money fixing a trans only to swap it out later. if nothing else, you will then have 2 swap meet items later.

Geezer · 07-09-2005, 10:58 PM

Is the problem with the tranny or the linkage? If it’s a column shift, those linkages hang up easily when worn.

phlegm · 07-10-2005, 02:58 PM

welcome to the Board, hope all went well with Dennis, nice ride.

Matt67C10 · 07-10-2005, 04:32 PM

Welcome to the board from Eastern PA. That's a nice looking 68, enjoy!
Matt

laid67c10 · 07-10-2005, 06:35 PM

welcome too bad you are not close by i have a inline 6 with a good 3 speed tranny i'd just give yah...i just pulled it from my truck this weekend....sharp looking truck btw...

07-09-2005, 05:52 AM	#1
roadkillint Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Pensacola,Fl Posts: 16	Intro and question Just bought a 68 C-10 so the next step was to join this board--I do have a questions--truck has inline 6 with a manual 3 speed.The trans won't go i 3rd gear- should I pay the $250 to have the local trans shop fix it or find another 3 speed or ?? Thanks Chris Pensacola,Fl Attached Images

07-09-2005, 07:06 AM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Well, let me be the first to say...NICE lookin SWB...welcome to the board from central Ohio. Myself, I say you gotta make your plans now. Are you keepin the inline? is it a weekend toy, or your only vehicle...or somewhere inbetween? Do you ever go over 55? IMO, if you were to retain the inline, I would go with a T-5 tranny out of a camaro. They are strong enough to live forever hooked to a stock 250, and you can retain your 3.73 gears so it is somewhat peppy(ish) in town, yet hit overdrive on the freeway, and you'll ba able to cruise all day with out the thoughts of rods exiting through the side of the block. Last edited by Longhorn Man; 07-09-2005 at 07:07 AM.

07-09-2005, 07:19 AM	#3
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,484	2 the board from west 10-uh-c that's a sharp lil swb ya got there __________________ 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

07-09-2005, 08:22 AM	#5
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07-09-2005, 09:21 AM	#8
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Welcome to the board from South Mississippi. I say look around the junkyards for a replacement. If you get to the Hattiesburg,MS area give me a holler if you ain't found one yet. BTW be careful there's a hurricane coming your way. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck" Last edited by krue; 07-09-2005 at 09:22 AM.

07-09-2005, 08:09 AM	#4
roadkillint Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Pensacola,Fl Posts: 16	thanks--I want to keep the six for now and drive it--plans down the road are for v/8-auto swap

07-09-2005, 09:05 AM	#6
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	That truck really catches my eye, very nice!! Welcome from Virginia (and a transplant from Orlando)

07-09-2005, 08:54 PM	#9
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Nice looking ride welcome to the board from southern oregon.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

07-09-2005, 09:56 PM	#10
tnblazerk5 User #12137 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: kingsport,upper east tenn Posts: 11,598	welcome from north east tn !!!!! thats a sharp 68 and if you plan on v8ing it, why not, start collecting parts and just go ahead and do it ? that way your not putting money into sumthing your going to take back out , or are you going to leave it a 3 speed ?

07-09-2005, 10:05 PM	#11
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,083	Welcome to the board. Nice truck, __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

07-09-2005, 10:52 PM	#12
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	I say hit the boneyards for a replacement. why spend money fixing a trans only to swap it out later. if nothing else, you will then have 2 swap meet items later. __________________ Man rule #77...if you own a 67 stepside with a caddy 472 you will never be in danger of loosing you man card

07-09-2005, 10:58 PM	#13
Geezer Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Spring Branch Texas Posts: 177	Is the problem with the tranny or the linkage? If it’s a column shift, those linkages hang up easily when worn.

07-10-2005, 02:58 PM	#14
phlegm Still Green but learning Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Central NC Posts: 1,895	welcome to the Board, hope all went well with Dennis, nice ride. __________________ -- Cory 71 Cheyenne 10 - SWB, 350, "3 on the tree" AC cab 07 Suburban LTZ 4x4 2010 Acura TL 98 Mastercraft "FrankenStar" 225 27253 UPS/USPS IIOY....nope never was

07-10-2005, 04:32 PM	#15
Matt67C10 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Slatington, PA Posts: 536	Welcome to the board from Eastern PA. That's a nice looking 68, enjoy! Matt __________________ 67 C10 LWB Stepside- 250cid 6, 3speed

07-10-2005, 06:35 PM	#16
laid67c10 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: longview, TX Posts: 280	welcome too bad you are not close by i have a inline 6 with a good 3 speed tranny i'd just give yah...i just pulled it from my truck this weekend....sharp looking truck btw... __________________ 49 Chevy - currently under construction being bagged and hunting for a LS drivetrain!!! 09 - Harley nighttrain on air ride!



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