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09-15-2006, 04:49 PM
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Transmission massaging
Hi,
I would like to put a 700r4 transmission in a 1969 reg cab short bed truck. How much, if any, sheet metal/trans tunnel massaging will I need to do? Also, what are some of the trial and tribulations of putting this thing in? Thanks, David Last edited by djw32; 09-15-2006 at 04:55 PM. |
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09-15-2006, 05:19 PM
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Re: Transmission massaging
My '71 came stock with a manual 3 speed trans, with a column shift (low hump cab). I've had both a TH400 and now a 700R4 in it. No modifications needed as far as the sheet metal was concerned. I did have acquire an auto trans crossmember, because with the 3 speed, the rear motor mounts attached to the bell housing...It was actually a relatively easy swap..
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Rudy Fierros '95 Honda VFR750F Used to have a '71 Chevy Stepside, Guards Red, Lowered 4" rear, 3" front, White Oak bed wood, 700R4 w/373 gears until some low life stole it! |
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09-15-2006, 05:33 PM
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Re: Transmission massaging
vfrdude,
Nice  . Where can I find an auto trans crossmember? Is there a company having them made?Thanks, David |
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09-15-2006, 05:37 PM
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Re: Transmission massaging
If you subscribe to the board you can post a "Want to Buy" ad and someone here will have one for you.
Last edited by ChevyDude; 09-15-2006 at 05:38 PM. |
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09-15-2006, 05:45 PM
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Re: Transmission massaging
I went to a wrecking yard and bought what I needed from an automatic truck. It's been so long, I almost forgot that the getting those rear mounts out was a real pain! They're riveted to the frame.....so, other than that is was relatively easy! Good idea by ChevyDude to post in the 'wnat to buy' section.
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Rudy Fierros '95 Honda VFR750F Used to have a '71 Chevy Stepside, Guards Red, Lowered 4" rear, 3" front, White Oak bed wood, 700R4 w/373 gears until some low life stole it! |
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09-15-2006, 11:58 PM
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Re: Transmission massaging
there are also aftermarket trans crossmembers that aren't that expensive, plus they look like it would be easier to run your exhaust tucked up. CCP carries them as well as a couple of the board vendors
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09-16-2006, 12:05 AM
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Re: Transmission massaging
I would like to thank everyone for the information
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