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autorecycler · 09-01-2002, 10:44 PM

I was told you were the one for advice. I've got a 67 4 speed truck and I'm thinking of swapping in a modern truck 5 speed. How hard is this?

Longhorn Man · 09-02-2002, 12:42 AM

They are right, he is the man to see...you may be better off e-mailing him, as he does not visit every day.

Huck · 09-02-2002, 08:46 AM

Howdy~~~the late model 1/2 ton truck 5 speed is a sweet unit for everyday driving. Decent 1st gear and super overdrive 5th. The case is aluminum and light compared to the stock 4 speed. Only problem is that the newer units are built for an electronic speedo sensor verses cable drive.
My 5speed cost $650 with clutch and master cylinder and front driveshaft spline . You will have to cut a hole thru your firewall to allow placement of your master cylinder, modify your clutch actuator shaft to push the rod on you master cylinder, utilize an automatic trans crossmember to support the rear of the tranny, remove the stock manual crossmember---bellhousing, linkage, etc. Finally you will have to modify the front drive shaft length. The hole deal can be easily done in a day and final cost should be under $1K which is less then a reworked 700R4. With a 308 rear, I typically get 20+mpg on the highway running 75 with a crate 350, edelbrock, headers, HEI, straight duals. If you decide to go for it, I can give you more detail and some pictures--Huck

Longhorn Man · 09-02-2002, 09:18 AM

And I personally drove hucks daily drivered 5 speed truck, and I have to say, WOW.
If you have the time, money and patients, and lookin to overdrive a stick shift truck...take the time to talk to huck before just tossing something in on the old bellhousing.

autorecycler · 09-02-2002, 11:13 AM

Huck,
I am seriously considering the swap. My Father-in-law has already picked up a motor/trans combination to replace his 307/3-speed. So I could definetly use those pics and details.
Thanks
Eric

Huck · 09-02-2002, 03:32 PM

What year and what type vehicle are the eng/trans out of? Shoot me an e-mail so we don't clog up the board (huckfinn45@aol.com) Regards---Huck

09-01-2002, 10:44 PM	#1
autorecycler Recycler Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Mill City Oregon Posts: 88	looking for huck I was told you were the one for advice. I've got a 67 4 speed truck and I'm thinking of swapping in a modern truck 5 speed. How hard is this?

09-02-2002, 12:42 AM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	They are right, he is the man to see...you may be better off e-mailing him, as he does not visit every day.

09-02-2002, 08:46 AM	#3
Huck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Shelbyville, KY Posts: 3,269	Howdy~~~the late model 1/2 ton truck 5 speed is a sweet unit for everyday driving. Decent 1st gear and super overdrive 5th. The case is aluminum and light compared to the stock 4 speed. Only problem is that the newer units are built for an electronic speedo sensor verses cable drive. My 5speed cost $650 with clutch and master cylinder and front driveshaft spline . You will have to cut a hole thru your firewall to allow placement of your master cylinder, modify your clutch actuator shaft to push the rod on you master cylinder, utilize an automatic trans crossmember to support the rear of the tranny, remove the stock manual crossmember---bellhousing, linkage, etc. Finally you will have to modify the front drive shaft length. The hole deal can be easily done in a day and final cost should be under $1K which is less then a reworked 700R4. With a 308 rear, I typically get 20+mpg on the highway running 75 with a crate 350, edelbrock, headers, HEI, straight duals. If you decide to go for it, I can give you more detail and some pictures--Huck

09-02-2002, 09:18 AM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	And I personally drove hucks daily drivered 5 speed truck, and I have to say, WOW. If you have the time, money and patients, and lookin to overdrive a stick shift truck...take the time to talk to huck before just tossing something in on the old bellhousing.

09-02-2002, 11:13 AM	#5
autorecycler Recycler Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Mill City Oregon Posts: 88	Huck, I am seriously considering the swap. My Father-in-law has already picked up a motor/trans combination to replace his 307/3-speed. So I could definetly use those pics and details. Thanks Eric

09-02-2002, 03:32 PM	#6
Huck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Shelbyville, KY Posts: 3,269	What year and what type vehicle are the eng/trans out of? Shoot me an e-mail so we don't clog up the board (huckfinn45@aol.com) Regards---Huck



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