3 on the Tree Swap to Automatic - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

KJ69 · 06-27-2007, 08:03 AM

Hey everyone! I am new member and I currently have a 1969 C10 Shortbed pickup "Project" with a 350 small block and the original 3 speed on the column. I already have a 400 turbo transmission and I recently purchased a 1971 automatic steering column to use. I am also considering getting rid of the 2 piece driveshaft at the same time. My question is what else do I need to get ready for the swap? I have heard I need a new crossmember and linkage, but I need more details and photo's if anyone has any.

Thanks for any feedback you can give me!!

Luvlegs · 06-27-2007, 10:06 AM

Welcome! I used to live in Clayton (then Garner, then Graham...) so I had to respond. I am in the process of doing the swap myself (collecting parts anyways) - I have the auto column, auto crossmember and T400 - I still need to get the linkage for the 400, there's a post of one for sale in the parts section - I think it's under big block stuff or something like that - (I'm too cheap to pay for one right now). I believe you'll also need a new rag joint as they are different... not sure on that one as I am also adding power steering...
You can buy from the parts section but you can't sell or ask to buy unless you join up.. (best $25 you'll spend on your truck). If you start it, post pics as you go along.... Good Luck!

Forgot to add, go to the home page, look for FAQs (not from the header at the top but the Home page) - scroll down to the FAQs - then look for the one that's a composite list of FAQs - you'll find change over stuff in there.

CrashEd · 06-27-2007, 10:45 AM

I posted a couple of pictures from the parts board that you will need.

I made it easy for ya just click the pictures to go to the thread.
Ed

GMC AMI · 06-27-2007, 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KJ69

Hey everyone! I am new member and I currently have a 1969 C10 Shortbed pickup "Project" with a 350 small block and the original 3 speed on the column. I already have a 400 turbo transmission and I recently purchased a 1971 automatic steering column to use. I am also considering getting rid of the 2 piece driveshaft at the same time. My question is what else do I need to get ready for the swap? I have heard I need a new crossmember and linkage, but I need more details and photo's if anyone has any.

Thanks for any feedback you can give me!!

I have all the parts needed. If you become a site supporter and place this request on the parts board I will help you. Thanks.

KJ69 · 06-27-2007, 01:02 PM

I would be more than happy to become a site supporter? How much is it and how do I sign up? Also, thanks to everyone for being so helpful with photo's and advice on what I need for this transition from the straight shift to automatic. I already have spoke to the guy with the cross memeber and I am going to pick that up from him.
So, you have the linkage I will need and possibly a drive shaft to convert to using just one?

1969k10stepside · 06-27-2007, 01:07 PM

It's $25 to support the site.Click the link in my signature called "Support the Board!" for info.If you dont have paypal there is a adress to send a money order too
The adress is :
Joshua Brady
PO BOX 154
Rockwell, NC 28138

Please include your board name on the payment.

Waylon · 06-27-2007, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by GMC AMI

I have all the parts needed. If you become a site supporter and place this request on the parts board I will help you. Thanks.

So you have to be a supporter to get help these days?

1969k10stepside · 06-27-2007, 01:19 PM

You have to be a subscriber to post threads requesting parts in the parts board and business isnt to be conducted in the main board so....that would explain why GMC AMI posted that..

Waylon · 06-27-2007, 01:24 PM

Oooohhh. Got it!

GMC AMI · 06-28-2007, 05:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1969k10stepside

You have to be a subscriber to post threads requesting parts in the parts board and business isnt to be conducted in the main board so....that would explain why GMC AMI posted that..

Thanks, the last time I tried to help with a part on the message board the thread was locked down,
so please help this fine truck board and spend a little beer money! I see rules have changed since last Sept, for the better. Too bad I was slow to read them.

GMC AMI · 06-28-2007, 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Waylon

So you have to be a supporter to get help these days?

No, advice and info help are always free!

06-27-2007, 08:03 AM	#1
KJ69 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Garner, NC Posts: 25	3 on the Tree Swap to Automatic Hey everyone! I am new member and I currently have a 1969 C10 Shortbed pickup "Project" with a 350 small block and the original 3 speed on the column. I already have a 400 turbo transmission and I recently purchased a 1971 automatic steering column to use. I am also considering getting rid of the 2 piece driveshaft at the same time. My question is what else do I need to get ready for the swap? I have heard I need a new crossmember and linkage, but I need more details and photo's if anyone has any. Thanks for any feedback you can give me!!

06-27-2007, 10:06 AM	#2
Luvlegs Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Smith Mountain Lake Virginia Posts: 1,537	Re: 3 on the Tree Swap to Automatic Welcome! I used to live in Clayton (then Garner, then Graham...) so I had to respond. I am in the process of doing the swap myself (collecting parts anyways) - I have the auto column, auto crossmember and T400 - I still need to get the linkage for the 400, there's a post of one for sale in the parts section - I think it's under big block stuff or something like that - (I'm too cheap to pay for one right now). I believe you'll also need a new rag joint as they are different... not sure on that one as I am also adding power steering... You can buy from the parts section but you can't sell or ask to buy unless you join up.. (best $25 you'll spend on your truck). If you start it, post pics as you go along.... Good Luck! Forgot to add, go to the home page, look for FAQs (not from the header at the top but the Home page) - scroll down to the FAQs - then look for the one that's a composite list of FAQs - you'll find change over stuff in there. __________________ "A cat will almost always blink when hit between the eyes with a ball peen hammer" (you don't always have to state the obvious) Wear your PPE! You can eat with false teeth but you can't see with a false eye. 1959 Studebaker Silverhawk 350/400 1972 C10 L6 3OTT 2005 F350 - Built - whew! Last edited by Luvlegs; 06-27-2007 at 10:08 AM.

06-27-2007, 10:45 AM	#3
CrashEd 72 chevy Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Central Il Posts: 725	Re: 3 on the Tree Swap to Automatic I posted a couple of pictures from the parts board that you will need. I made it easy for ya just click the pictures to go to the thread. Ed

06-27-2007, 01:02 PM	#5
KJ69 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Garner, NC Posts: 25	Re: 3 on the Tree Swap to Automatic I would be more than happy to become a site supporter? How much is it and how do I sign up? Also, thanks to everyone for being so helpful with photo's and advice on what I need for this transition from the straight shift to automatic. I already have spoke to the guy with the cross memeber and I am going to pick that up from him. So, you have the linkage I will need and possibly a drive shaft to convert to using just one?

06-27-2007, 01:07 PM	#6
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,019	Re: 3 on the Tree Swap to Automatic It's $25 to support the site.Click the link in my signature called "Support the Board!" for info.If you dont have paypal there is a adress to send a money order too The adress is : Joshua Brady PO BOX 154 Rockwell, NC 28138 Please include your board name on the payment. Last edited by 1969k10stepside; 06-27-2007 at 01:09 PM.

06-27-2007, 01:19 PM	#8
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,019	Re: 3 on the Tree Swap to Automatic You have to be a subscriber to post threads requesting parts in the parts board and business isnt to be conducted in the main board so....that would explain why GMC AMI posted that.. Last edited by 1969k10stepside; 06-27-2007 at 01:20 PM.

06-27-2007, 01:24 PM	#9
Waylon Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Derby, KS Posts: 42	Re: 3 on the Tree Swap to Automatic Oooohhh. Got it! __________________ '69 Chevy SWB Fleet 307/350 '09 Z71 crew cab '04 Tahoe (wife's) '07 Yamaha Road Star Silverado



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