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383k5 · 03-12-2009, 12:28 PM

Anybody done this? or something similiar? T-56? M22?

My friends dad has a M22? out of a corvette, said that he is willing to sell. I have always loved driving the old 4 speed cars. Anybody put on into a truck of this gen? I have a 64 and I think It would be sweet.

jgarverick · 03-12-2009, 12:59 PM

well i'm about to try soon. i have a t10 that i'm going to try out but its going on a 5.3. If you're using a SBC then i suppose you'd be good depending on what bellhousing you want to use. i'm pretty sure an m22 from a vette is the same as the rest of them.

Imperial Kustom · 03-12-2009, 01:18 PM

This isn't hard. My friends and me have all run four speeds in our trucks. You can use any bellhouding, but you need to buy or build a tranny crossmember. Also, the shifter comes through the floor almost under the seat, but if you use an angled stick and face it forward, it clears the seat quite nicely.

BMSJaX · 03-12-2009, 03:05 PM

My '64 has a Muncie outta a '65 Chevelle. The stick does come out right at the seat so a straight stick wont work. I'm not sure about the modifications done though as it was like that when I bought it.

d10s69c10 · 03-12-2009, 03:11 PM

well i attempted the T56 (6 spd) and i would not suggest it for any type of budget build unless you can find a ls1/t56 combo for cheap... with any other motor its a crankshaft to driveshaft and up the floor board Remodel.

Simply put theres alot more than just a bell housing.

Holy Smokes, Chuluota is too close to home.

Greg63 · 03-12-2009, 05:57 PM

I have an M21 in my '63. I used a Hurst Competition Plus shifter and a Hurst truck shifter arm. It clears the bench just nicely, but the seat has to be all the way back or you won't get 2nd and 4th gear.
Greg.

TheDark1 · 03-12-2009, 08:19 PM

I put a Saginaw 4-Speed from a Nova in my '65 before I got the TKO. All I did was change the driveshaft. I had one cut and rewelded at a shop. I didn't put a rear cross member on it, but it really needed one. It would have broken if I had beat on it any more than I did.

jgarverick · 03-12-2009, 09:09 PM

so dark1 did you use the stock bellhousing?

383k5 · 03-12-2009, 09:10 PM

i figured the t56 would be too long, I don't really want 6 gears...haha

Does anybody have any pictures of their shifters? maybe the linkages?

I have no problem making a crossmember for it.

D10sc10...holy crap you are might close. Whats your truck look like? Maybe I've seen you around?

**ChiefRocka** · 03-13-2009, 09:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greg63

I have an M21 in my '63. I used a Hurst Competition Plus shifter and a Hurst truck shifter arm. It clears the bench just nicely, but the seat has to be all the way back or you won't get 2nd and 4th gear.
Greg.

Hey Greg...by chance do you have the part numbers on the shifter and arm ?? I'm thinking about a 4-speed instead of the 700R4.

TheDark1 · 03-13-2009, 10:01 AM

Yeah, I used the stock bell housing. I have bucket seats,so the shifter wasn't a problem.

d10s69c10 · 03-13-2009, 01:15 PM

yeah maybe its a black c10 short box on 20 inch rims its on snowhill right now with a broke rear end and 2 twisted drive shafts.

the truck spends 98% of its time sitting broke. im about to make a it a military class mud truck.

383k5 · 03-13-2009, 01:49 PM

haha, thats how my blazer is...

03-12-2009, 12:28 PM	#1
383k5 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chuluota Fl Posts: 14	Car 4 speed into a truck? Anybody done this? or something similiar? T-56? M22? My friends dad has a M22? out of a corvette, said that he is willing to sell. I have always loved driving the old 4 speed cars. Anybody put on into a truck of this gen? I have a 64 and I think It would be sweet. __________________ 84383/465/208 D44/14b Detroits, 4 wheels discs, 8" front, 6" rear, 37" Irok Radials 96 ranger 4cylinder with the flowmaster. It's my race truck 64 C10...random pieces strew about.

03-12-2009, 12:59 PM	#2
jgarverick Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: columbus ohio Posts: 85	Re: Car 4 speed into a truck? well i'm about to try soon. i have a t10 that i'm going to try out but its going on a 5.3. If you're using a SBC then i suppose you'd be good depending on what bellhousing you want to use. i'm pretty sure an m22 from a vette is the same as the rest of them. __________________ Jason Garverick 64 C10 SWB Stepside 350/muncie - 5.3 vortec (soon)Thread 69 AMC Javelin 360/auto - 417 stroker (soon) 68 Scout (Basketcase) 06 Ram HEMI SWB Reg Cab Daily Driver US Army Vet

03-12-2009, 01:18 PM	#3
Imperial Kustom 100% gearhead Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 313	Re: Car 4 speed into a truck? This isn't hard. My friends and me have all run four speeds in our trucks. You can use any bellhouding, but you need to buy or build a tranny crossmember. Also, the shifter comes through the floor almost under the seat, but if you use an angled stick and face it forward, it clears the seat quite nicely.

03-12-2009, 03:05 PM	#4
BMSJaX Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Trabuco Canyon, CA Posts: 173	Re: Car 4 speed into a truck? My '64 has a Muncie outta a '65 Chevelle. The stick does come out right at the seat so a straight stick wont work. I'm not sure about the modifications done though as it was like that when I bought it.

03-12-2009, 03:11 PM	#5
d10s69c10 Built 4 Speed Join Date: May 2008 Location: Geneva FL Posts: 619	Re: Car 4 speed into a truck? well i attempted the T56 (6 spd) and i would not suggest it for any type of budget build unless you can find a ls1/t56 combo for cheap... with any other motor its a crankshaft to driveshaft and up the floor board Remodel. Simply put theres alot more than just a bell housing. Holy Smokes, Chuluota is too close to home. __________________ 1969 C/10 Short Box: 496/T-56 in worx. "To Be Old And Wise, First You Must Be Young And Stupid" Last edited by d10s69c10; 03-12-2009 at 03:13 PM.

03-12-2009, 05:57 PM	#6
Greg63 Enjoy your truck Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Newmarket, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,066	Re: Car 4 speed into a truck? I have an M21 in my '63. I used a Hurst Competition Plus shifter and a Hurst truck shifter arm. It clears the bench just nicely, but the seat has to be all the way back or you won't get 2nd and 4th gear. Greg. __________________ 1 Corinthians 10:13 1963 Chevrolet 1/2 ton 2010 Camaro SS/RS 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee 2016 Jeep Cherokee

03-12-2009, 08:19 PM	#7
TheDark1 Intentionally Left Blank Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Broussard, LA Posts: 355	Re: Car 4 speed into a truck? I put a Saginaw 4-Speed from a Nova in my '65 before I got the TKO. All I did was change the driveshaft. I had one cut and rewelded at a shop. I didn't put a rear cross member on it, but it really needed one. It would have broken if I had beat on it any more than I did. __________________ 1965 C-10 Short Fleet 468/TKO 5-Speed 2004 2500HD Crew 496/Ally Blacked Out (SOLD!!) 1997 Formula WS6 2004 Jeep Wrangler (Sold) 2013 Jeep Wrangler (Sold) 2017 Jeep Wrangler (Blacked Out on 35's) 2011 GMC D-Max Dually Denali 3500HD (Sold) 2015 GMC D-Max Dually Denali 3500HD (Sold) 2018 GMC D-Max Dually Denali 3500HD (Sold) 2020 D-Max Dually Denali on 33x12.50's 1979 GMC Short Bed Step-Side 4x4 350/350 Low Miles

03-12-2009, 09:09 PM	#8
jgarverick Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: columbus ohio Posts: 85	Re: Car 4 speed into a truck? so dark1 did you use the stock bellhousing? __________________ Jason Garverick 64 C10 SWB Stepside 350/muncie - 5.3 vortec (soon)Thread 69 AMC Javelin 360/auto - 417 stroker (soon) 68 Scout (Basketcase) 06 Ram HEMI SWB Reg Cab Daily Driver US Army Vet

03-12-2009, 09:10 PM	#9
383k5 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chuluota Fl Posts: 14	Re: Car 4 speed into a truck? i figured the t56 would be too long, I don't really want 6 gears...haha Does anybody have any pictures of their shifters? maybe the linkages? I have no problem making a crossmember for it. D10sc10...holy crap you are might close. Whats your truck look like? Maybe I've seen you around? __________________ 84383/465/208 D44/14b Detroits, 4 wheels discs, 8" front, 6" rear, 37" Irok Radials 96 ranger 4cylinder with the flowmaster. It's my race truck 64 C10...random pieces strew about.

03-13-2009, 10:01 AM	#11
TheDark1 Intentionally Left Blank Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Broussard, LA Posts: 355	Re: Car 4 speed into a truck? Yeah, I used the stock bell housing. I have bucket seats,so the shifter wasn't a problem. __________________ 1965 C-10 Short Fleet 468/TKO 5-Speed 2004 2500HD Crew 496/Ally Blacked Out (SOLD!!) 1997 Formula WS6 2004 Jeep Wrangler (Sold) 2013 Jeep Wrangler (Sold) 2017 Jeep Wrangler (Blacked Out on 35's) 2011 GMC D-Max Dually Denali 3500HD (Sold) 2015 GMC D-Max Dually Denali 3500HD (Sold) 2018 GMC D-Max Dually Denali 3500HD (Sold) 2020 D-Max Dually Denali on 33x12.50's 1979 GMC Short Bed Step-Side 4x4 350/350 Low Miles

03-13-2009, 01:15 PM	#12
d10s69c10 Built 4 Speed Join Date: May 2008 Location: Geneva FL Posts: 619	Re: Car 4 speed into a truck? yeah maybe its a black c10 short box on 20 inch rims its on snowhill right now with a broke rear end and 2 twisted drive shafts. the truck spends 98% of its time sitting broke. im about to make a it a military class mud truck. __________________ 1969 C/10 Short Box: 496/T-56 in worx. "To Be Old And Wise, First You Must Be Young And Stupid"

03-13-2009, 01:49 PM	#13
383k5 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chuluota Fl Posts: 14	Re: Car 4 speed into a truck? haha, thats how my blazer is... __________________ 84383/465/208 D44/14b Detroits, 4 wheels discs, 8" front, 6" rear, 37" Irok Radials 96 ranger 4cylinder with the flowmaster. It's my race truck 64 C10...random pieces strew about.



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