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solidaxel · 10-14-2005, 04:39 PM

The reconstruction is finally finished, at least for now, everything works and it drives great. It has been a "fun" three years and most of the time was waiting for the painter. Thanks for all the help I received from the board.

bowtiesr4me · 10-14-2005, 05:14 PM

GREAT TRUCK ! Hope mine will look that good someday! What year 5 sp did u use in your truck? and I'd love to c more pictures.

solidaxel · 10-14-2005, 05:50 PM

The transmission is a Tremac TKO-600 and it fits our old trucks with only modifying thge driveshaft (shortning) and a clutch disc change. This is of course if you already have a 3 0r 4 speed passenger car gear box.

LUV2XCLR8 · 10-16-2005, 06:24 PM

Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet

horvath · 10-18-2005, 05:05 AM

Looks GREAT, man!

What kind of wheels are those?? They LOOK like my Cragars!

solidaxel · 10-18-2005, 08:40 AM

Alan, they are Wheel Vintique 15x7 front and 15x8 on the rear with the tri-bar knock-pff. How are you comming with your project? I haven't heard from you lately!

horvath · 10-18-2005, 12:38 PM

Hey, Bro'!

I'm here regularly, only I don't post unless I feel I have something worth saying ... I saw your handle and jumped in.

You must be real happy -- the truck looks great!

I put a new (Flaming River) steering rack in last June ... then I put new front rotors, calipers and brakes in about a month ago. The truck is running great and I sure enjoyed the AC this summer -- that new radiator, electric fan and Delco 12si alternator (all with relays, etc.) made a sweet difference compared to last summer's driving.

solidaxel · 10-18-2005, 02:13 PM

You bet I am, this project took three years off my life!!
Most of it was waiting on the painter !!!!!
I replaced all of the things that you mentioned and everything else that had a bolt a screw or it moved in some way. Now I can put another 500,000 miles on it and see what wears out first........my guess is the rear tires !!

phlegm · 10-18-2005, 02:26 PM

Awesome Ride.....

55paneltrk · 10-23-2005, 08:43 PM

Wow! That truck looks great! Congrats, it must feel good to drive it after all your hard work. Shaun.

Heatwave · 10-23-2005, 08:46 PM

Congrat's look great...have fun now!

DennyB · 10-26-2005, 01:55 PM

Congratulations.
Looks like your hard work paid off.

3100 special · 11-02-2005, 08:24 PM

Outstanding! I really just got started a few months ago and figure it'll take about 2 to 3 for mine also. Judging from what you now have...I'll hang in there.
Enjoy!!!

bowtiesr4me · 11-25-2005, 10:43 PM

Hey solidaxel, what type of connection did you use for the speedo cable? Just bought my T-5 out of a '87 camaro V-8 . hope to have the old one out tomorrow and the new t-5 in by next weekend. any other little things I need to be looking for? Thanx and hope u enjoyed your truck this summer! bowties4ever

solidaxel · 11-26-2005, 10:19 AM

The transmission i have is Termac I don't know if the speedo is the same as the T-5. I have a set of Classic gauges and the speedo is electric which is connected to the box with a Ford cable out of the box about 12" long and then to a mechanical to electric adapter that came with the Classic set. If the adapter world have been for a Ford gear box it would have just bolted up . When I bought the set I had a B-W 4 sp. and that is how I had to clear the linkage is with a short cable 12" long.
Does the T-5 use a electric speedo or is it Mechanical?

67chevemall · 11-26-2005, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by solidaxel

You bet I am, this project took three years off my life!!
Most of it was waiting on the painter !!!!!
I replaced all of the things that you mentioned and everything else that had a bolt a screw or it moved in some way. Now I can put another 500,000 miles on it and see what wears out first........my guess is the rear tires !!

PIMP ...N...WOW...

bowtiesr4me · 11-27-2005, 02:07 PM

Hey Solidaxel, I'm not sure still waiting on the tranny and the S-10 tailshaft to arrive.but I believe its mechanical because I was told I might have to relocate the gear on the shift shaft to make it work. The T-5 tailshaft (unless I want Bucket Seats)from a camaro is to long so I have to swap w/ a S-10.I find out in a couple of weeks.Thanx

10-14-2005, 04:39 PM	#1
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	50 yr Old Truck The reconstruction is finally finished, at least for now, everything works and it drives great. It has been a "fun" three years and most of the time was waiting for the painter. Thanks for all the help I received from the board. Attached Images __________________ 53 TuTone Extended Cab 350 4-Spd 3:08 (SOLD) 53 Chevy Moldy pearl green ZZ-4 4L60E 9" 3:25 55 GMC 1st Black Mll (ZZ4) ZZ6 TKO 600 5 sp 3:73 62 Solidaxle Corvette Roman Red (327 340hp 4spd 3:36) C4 & C5 suspension tube chassis LS 3 4L70E 65 Corvette Coupe 327 350hp 4spd 4:11 78 Black Silverado SWB (350/350) 5.3 & 4L60E 3:42 2000 S-Type 3.0 (wife cruiser) 2003 GMC SCSB 5.3 4L60E 3:42

10-14-2005, 05:50 PM	#3
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	The transmission is a Tremac TKO-600 and it fits our old trucks with only modifying thge driveshaft (shortning) and a clutch disc change. This is of course if you already have a 3 0r 4 speed passenger car gear box. Attached Images __________________ 53 TuTone Extended Cab 350 4-Spd 3:08 (SOLD) 53 Chevy Moldy pearl green ZZ-4 4L60E 9" 3:25 55 GMC 1st Black Mll (ZZ4) ZZ6 TKO 600 5 sp 3:73 62 Solidaxle Corvette Roman Red (327 340hp 4spd 3:36) C4 & C5 suspension tube chassis LS 3 4L70E 65 Corvette Coupe 327 350hp 4spd 4:11 78 Black Silverado SWB (350/350) 5.3 & 4L60E 3:42 2000 S-Type 3.0 (wife cruiser) 2003 GMC SCSB 5.3 4L60E 3:42

10-16-2005, 06:24 PM	#4
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,475	Re: 50 yr Old Truck Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Big Piggy: "Goliath" 07 Kodiak C4500 Lil Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

10-18-2005, 05:05 AM	#5
horvath Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: New Brunswick, New Jersey Posts: 128	Re: 50 yr Old Truck Looks GREAT, man! What kind of wheels are those?? They LOOK like my Cragars! __________________ Alan Horvath 54 Chevy Pickup

10-18-2005, 08:40 AM	#6
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Re: 50 yr Old Truck Alan, they are Wheel Vintique 15x7 front and 15x8 on the rear with the tri-bar knock-pff. How are you comming with your project? I haven't heard from you lately! __________________ 53 TuTone Extended Cab 350 4-Spd 3:08 (SOLD) 53 Chevy Moldy pearl green ZZ-4 4L60E 9" 3:25 55 GMC 1st Black Mll (ZZ4) ZZ6 TKO 600 5 sp 3:73 62 Solidaxle Corvette Roman Red (327 340hp 4spd 3:36) C4 & C5 suspension tube chassis LS 3 4L70E 65 Corvette Coupe 327 350hp 4spd 4:11 78 Black Silverado SWB (350/350) 5.3 & 4L60E 3:42 2000 S-Type 3.0 (wife cruiser) 2003 GMC SCSB 5.3 4L60E 3:42

10-14-2005, 05:14 PM	#2
bowtiesr4me Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Lynchburg,VA Posts: 11	GREAT TRUCK ! Hope mine will look that good someday! What year 5 sp did u use in your truck? and I'd love to c more pictures.

10-18-2005, 12:38 PM	#7
horvath Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: New Brunswick, New Jersey Posts: 128	Re: 50 yr Old Truck Hey, Bro'! I'm here regularly, only I don't post unless I feel I have something worth saying ... I saw your handle and jumped in. You must be real happy -- the truck looks great! I put a new (Flaming River) steering rack in last June ... then I put new front rotors, calipers and brakes in about a month ago. The truck is running great and I sure enjoyed the AC this summer -- that new radiator, electric fan and Delco 12si alternator (all with relays, etc.) made a sweet difference compared to last summer's driving. __________________ Alan Horvath 54 Chevy Pickup

10-18-2005, 02:13 PM	#8
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Re: 50 yr Old Truck You bet I am, this project took three years off my life!! Most of it was waiting on the painter !!!!! I replaced all of the things that you mentioned and everything else that had a bolt a screw or it moved in some way. Now I can put another 500,000 miles on it and see what wears out first........my guess is the rear tires !! __________________ 53 TuTone Extended Cab 350 4-Spd 3:08 (SOLD) 53 Chevy Moldy pearl green ZZ-4 4L60E 9" 3:25 55 GMC 1st Black Mll (ZZ4) ZZ6 TKO 600 5 sp 3:73 62 Solidaxle Corvette Roman Red (327 340hp 4spd 3:36) C4 & C5 suspension tube chassis LS 3 4L70E 65 Corvette Coupe 327 350hp 4spd 4:11 78 Black Silverado SWB (350/350) 5.3 & 4L60E 3:42 2000 S-Type 3.0 (wife cruiser) 2003 GMC SCSB 5.3 4L60E 3:42

10-18-2005, 02:26 PM	#9
phlegm Still Green but learning Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Central NC Posts: 1,895	Re: 50 yr Old Truck Awesome 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

10-23-2005, 08:43 PM	#10
55paneltrk Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Michigan Posts: 27	Re: 50 yr Old Truck Wow! That truck looks great! Congrats, it must feel good to drive it after all your hard work. Shaun.

10-23-2005, 08:46 PM	#11
Heatwave Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sanger, Texas Posts: 132	Re: 50 yr Old Truck Congrat's look great...have fun now! __________________ 1955 Chevy Series 1

10-26-2005, 01:55 PM	#12
DennyB Led Sled! Discs R 4 ME! Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Toms River, NJ, USA (Transplanted Hoosier) Posts: 7,327	Re: 50 yr Old Truck Congratulations. Looks like your hard work paid off. __________________ "Never ride faster than your Angel can fly" I.M.O.M,W,J&C Patriot Guard Rider Last edited by DennyB; 10-26-2005 at 01:55 PM.

11-02-2005, 08:24 PM	#13
3100 special Street Rod Dreamin' Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Work:Batam, Indonesia/ Home:League City, Texas Posts: 1,243	Re: 50 yr Old Truck Outstanding! I really just got started a few months ago and figure it'll take about 2 to 3 for mine also. Judging from what you now have...I'll hang in there. Enjoy!!! __________________ 1954 Chevy 3100 Panel Truck 2004 GMC Yukon 2007 GMC Sierra 4X4 "I am for doing good to the poor, but I differ in opinion of the means. I think the best way of doing good to the poor, is not making them easy in poverty, but leading or driving them out of it." Benjamin Franklin, On the Price of Corn and Management of the Poor, November 1776

11-25-2005, 10:43 PM	#14
bowtiesr4me Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Lynchburg,VA Posts: 11	Re: 50 yr Old Truck Hey solidaxel, what type of connection did you use for the speedo cable? Just bought my T-5 out of a '87 camaro V-8 . hope to have the old one out tomorrow and the new t-5 in by next weekend. any other little things I need to be looking for? Thanx and hope u enjoyed your truck this summer! bowties4ever

11-26-2005, 10:19 AM	#15
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Re: 50 yr Old Truck The transmission i have is Termac I don't know if the speedo is the same as the T-5. I have a set of Classic gauges and the speedo is electric which is connected to the box with a Ford cable out of the box about 12" long and then to a mechanical to electric adapter that came with the Classic set. If the adapter world have been for a Ford gear box it would have just bolted up . When I bought the set I had a B-W 4 sp. and that is how I had to clear the linkage is with a short cable 12" long. Does the T-5 use a electric speedo or is it Mechanical? __________________ 53 TuTone Extended Cab 350 4-Spd 3:08 (SOLD) 53 Chevy Moldy pearl green ZZ-4 4L60E 9" 3:25 55 GMC 1st Black Mll (ZZ4) ZZ6 TKO 600 5 sp 3:73 62 Solidaxle Corvette Roman Red (327 340hp 4spd 3:36) C4 & C5 suspension tube chassis LS 3 4L70E 65 Corvette Coupe 327 350hp 4spd 4:11 78 Black Silverado SWB (350/350) 5.3 & 4L60E 3:42 2000 S-Type 3.0 (wife cruiser) 2003 GMC SCSB 5.3 4L60E 3:42



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11-27-2005, 02:07 PM	#17
bowtiesr4me Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Lynchburg,VA Posts: 11	Re: 50 yr Old Truck Hey Solidaxel, I'm not sure still waiting on the tranny and the S-10 tailshaft to arrive.but I believe its mechanical because I was told I might have to relocate the gear on the shift shaft to make it work. The T-5 tailshaft (unless I want Bucket Seats)from a camaro is to long so I have to swap w/ a S-10.I find out in a couple of weeks.Thanx

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