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jbutta224 · 05-05-2009, 03:28 PM

Well i got some good news. Sorry first of all my name is josh and i am from NY but at the present moment i am located in So Cal. My buddy works at a dealership and took in a trade on a 1980 Chevrolet C-20 longbed with a 5.7 350 and manual transmission. They gave the guy $350 for it so that is what i am buying it for. I am pretty excited to get moving on it. Its a California truck so there is very little rust on the bed only, and the frame is excellent. I will post pictures up later tonight for all of you that are interested, but i do have one question. What transmission do i have? It has a low up to the top right 1-2-3 all in an H pattern and Reverse is all the way right and down. Thanks guys Josh

jchav62 · 05-05-2009, 03:44 PM

Hi and welcome from Santa Fe, New Mexico.

My guess on your transmission is that you have a SM465 with the "granny" low gear. Sounds like you got one helluva deal on it!

Keep us posted on your progress and post pics...

JohnC · 05-05-2009, 03:45 PM

First off Welcome!!!

Second of course we would like pics!

Third I wish I could help you, but not real familiar with the manual trannys. Someone on here will know it though.

Again welcome, and what are your plans for the truck?

**truckfan** · 05-05-2009, 04:35 PM

Thats a tough old truck was in wrecker business for years and made lots of calls w/ those trucks and those trannys

jbutta224 · 05-05-2009, 06:06 PM

thanks guys appreciate your kindness. ill tell you what i also have a 99 Trans Tm WS6 and a 2006 GTO and the guys on my other forums are not always so friendly, they like to do a lot of arguing. But i have not seen one argument on here yet. Anyways any more input on the transmission also where do you guys like to shop for parts?

**truckfan** · 05-05-2009, 06:15 PM

here are my trucks. all with that 4 speed. sold business 15 years ago. photo from 1994 or so. a 73, 82 and 88

JohnC · 05-05-2009, 06:44 PM

Yeah I was a member of a few other forums too, and had the same issues that you had. This forum is like no other I have ever been on. Great people, helpful, and everyone is entitled to their opinion and style and everyone embraces it. We are indeed one big happy family!

badblu97 · 05-05-2009, 07:19 PM

Welcome from Central Florida!!!!
In case you havent seen yet, we are in constant need of pics!!!

Good luck on the new project, there is plenty of info and great people here to help you!

jbutta224 · 05-05-2009, 10:34 PM

sorry no pics tonight but i promise ill get em up tomorrow

**old Rusty C10** · 05-05-2009, 11:14 PM

welcome to the board. like the others have said pics would be a plus and also what are the plans for this thing?

**N2TRUX** · 05-06-2009, 12:33 AM

Welcome to the forum jbutta224
. Glad to have ya here. Like everyone else said, where's the pics?

flamingbig10 · 05-06-2009, 12:47 AM

welcome to site, and some members get angry if they don't see pics

**78 Big10 454** · 05-06-2009, 01:08 AM

Welcome to the Board from L.A.!

jbutta224 · 05-06-2009, 12:06 PM

pics today guys i promise i just gotta get to the dealership and take them. They still gotta get the safety check done and smog it. i should have the truck by the 15th. anyways i wanna lower it rebuild the motor and get all the interior and exterior parts looking good. ive got an ls1 in my trans am with a vortech s/c and a t-56 i might drop in it. Depending on if i get my 408 stroker for the T/A. I also have been thinking about painting it matte black and throwing the Death Proof symbol on it hahaha. o yea and def get a cowl hood and some rims parts are so cheap vs my T/A, GTO, or even my bike (07 zx10r). for the most part itll just be something fun to work on and to haul my bike around.

BIG10 · 05-06-2009, 01:17 PM

Welcome to the board. You're right, this is a great board. I felt like I knew all these guys just from lurking for a few months. However, the natives will get restless without pics soon. I know, I know, they're coming.

tvblazer78 · 05-06-2009, 01:54 PM

Welcome to the site!!

lvschevytrucks · 05-07-2009, 12:50 PM

love to see what you stole for 350.00

jbutta224 · 05-07-2009, 01:28 PM

Hey guys here is the deal. well yesterday i went to go pick up the truck from the dealership my buddy works at and the truck was gone (he is just a salesman). anyways we got there at the same time and i was like were is the truck? he said he didnt know and he had a bad feeling it went to the auction block despite my check and agreement with the general sales manager due to the fact that there is a new general manager. so come to find out California cannot sells as is vehicles from dealers and the gm had the truck sent away. so i caught wind of all this and went and talked to the gsm and he was said he would work around it. so long story short they are getting the truck back today and having his buddy sell me the truck who is a wholesaler. so ill be checking in with them as soon as they get it back i will get the pics. once again sorry about this guys.

JohnC · 05-07-2009, 03:55 PM

Just one more reason not to live in California! Too many rules!!!

jbutta224 · 05-07-2009, 05:01 PM

trust me im not here by choice im stationed here and im from a small town in ny. there are rules to everything out here and i think tax is like 200%. try goin to the dmv here. its the worst ever.

JohnC · 05-08-2009, 08:30 AM

Yeah I like life here in Oklahoma. Think I'll stay put!

05-05-2009, 03:28 PM	#1
jbutta224 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: San Marcos, CA Posts: 17	New member new truck Well i got some good news. Sorry first of all my name is josh and i am from NY but at the present moment i am located in So Cal. My buddy works at a dealership and took in a trade on a 1980 Chevrolet C-20 longbed with a 5.7 350 and manual transmission. They gave the guy $350 for it so that is what i am buying it for. I am pretty excited to get moving on it. Its a California truck so there is very little rust on the bed only, and the frame is excellent. I will post pictures up later tonight for all of you that are interested, but i do have one question. What transmission do i have? It has a low up to the top right 1-2-3 all in an H pattern and Reverse is all the way right and down. Thanks guys Josh

05-05-2009, 03:44 PM	#2
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: New memeber new truck Hi and welcome from Santa Fe, New Mexico. My guess on your transmission is that you have a SM465 with the "granny" low gear. Sounds like you got one helluva deal on it! Keep us posted on your progress and post pics... __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

05-05-2009, 03:45 PM	#3
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: New memeber new truck First off Welcome!!! Second of course we would like pics! Third I wish I could help you, but not real familiar with the manual trannys. Someone on here will know it though. Again welcome, and what are your plans for the truck?

05-05-2009, 04:35 PM	#4
truckfan Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lawrence KS Posts: 821	Re: New memeber new truck Thats a tough old truck was in wrecker business for years and made lots of calls w/ those trucks and those trannys

05-05-2009, 06:06 PM	#5
jbutta224 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: San Marcos, CA Posts: 17	Re: New memeber new truck thanks guys appreciate your kindness. ill tell you what i also have a 99 Trans Tm WS6 and a 2006 GTO and the guys on my other forums are not always so friendly, they like to do a lot of arguing. But i have not seen one argument on here yet. Anyways any more input on the transmission also where do you guys like to shop for parts?

05-05-2009, 06:15 PM	#6
truckfan Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lawrence KS Posts: 821	Re: New memeber new truck here are my trucks. all with that 4 speed. sold business 15 years ago. photo from 1994 or so. a 73, 82 and 88 Attached Images

05-05-2009, 06:44 PM	#7
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: New memeber new truck Yeah I was a member of a few other forums too, and had the same issues that you had. This forum is like no other I have ever been on. Great people, helpful, and everyone is entitled to their opinion and style and everyone embraces it. We are indeed one big happy family!

05-05-2009, 07:19 PM	#8
badblu97 Double 6's Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Winter Haven, FL Posts: 349	Re: New memeber new truck Welcome from Central Florida!!!! In case you havent seen yet, we are in constant need of pics!!! Good luck on the new project, there is plenty of info and great people here to help you! __________________ Street Glidin! 1966 LWB Custom Cab (sold) 1982 Short Fleet (under the knife) 1998 S10 2wd Fleet 2007 Chevy Silverado Crew 2007 Harley Davidson Street Glide

05-05-2009, 10:34 PM	#9
jbutta224 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: San Marcos, CA Posts: 17	Re: New memeber new truck sorry no pics tonight but i promise ill get em up tomorrow

05-05-2009, 11:14 PM	#10
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,313	Re: New memeber new truck welcome to the board. like the others have said pics would be a plus and also what are the plans for this thing? __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

05-06-2009, 12:33 AM	#11
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: New member new truck Welcome to the forum jbutta224 . Glad to have ya here. Like everyone else said, where's the pics? __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

05-06-2009, 12:47 AM	#12
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: New member new truck welcome to site, and some members get angry if they don't see pics __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326 Last edited by flamingbig10; 05-06-2009 at 12:48 AM.

05-06-2009, 01:08 AM	#13
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05-06-2009, 12:06 PM	#14
jbutta224 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: San Marcos, CA Posts: 17	Re: New member new truck pics today guys i promise i just gotta get to the dealership and take them. They still gotta get the safety check done and smog it. i should have the truck by the 15th. anyways i wanna lower it rebuild the motor and get all the interior and exterior parts looking good. ive got an ls1 in my trans am with a vortech s/c and a t-56 i might drop in it. Depending on if i get my 408 stroker for the T/A. I also have been thinking about painting it matte black and throwing the Death Proof symbol on it hahaha. o yea and def get a cowl hood and some rims parts are so cheap vs my T/A, GTO, or even my bike (07 zx10r). for the most part itll just be something fun to work on and to haul my bike around.

05-06-2009, 01:17 PM	#15
BIG10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Jenks, OK Posts: 314	Re: New member new truck Welcome to the board. You're right, this is a great board. I felt like I knew all these guys just from lurking for a few months. However, the natives will get restless without pics soon. I know, I know, they're coming. __________________ Jay 1978 Big 10 Silverado, 355 + 700R4 + 3.42 + factory tach + A/C + dual tanks + working cruise control = awesome highway cruiser.



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05-06-2009, 01:54 PM	#16
tvblazer78 Low & Fast! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 3,110	Re: New member new truck Welcome to the site!! __________________ Southeastern Mini Truckin' Nationals April 27 and 28, 2012

05-07-2009, 12:50 PM	#17
lvschevytrucks Unfinished Project Club Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Florence S.C. Posts: 596	Re: New member new truck love to see what you stole for 350.00 __________________ Handle every Stressful situation like a dog. If you can't eat it or play with it, Pee on it and walk away. 1996 Dodge Intreped ES Nice car great on gas 1993 Jeep Cherokee. Looking for a swb chevy 73-87

05-07-2009, 01:28 PM	#18
jbutta224 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: San Marcos, CA Posts: 17	Re: New member new truck Hey guys here is the deal. well yesterday i went to go pick up the truck from the dealership my buddy works at and the truck was gone (he is just a salesman). anyways we got there at the same time and i was like were is the truck? he said he didnt know and he had a bad feeling it went to the auction block despite my check and agreement with the general sales manager due to the fact that there is a new general manager. so come to find out California cannot sells as is vehicles from dealers and the gm had the truck sent away. so i caught wind of all this and went and talked to the gsm and he was said he would work around it. so long story short they are getting the truck back today and having his buddy sell me the truck who is a wholesaler. so ill be checking in with them as soon as they get it back i will get the pics. once again sorry about this guys.

05-07-2009, 03:55 PM	#19
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: New member new truck Just one more reason not to live in California! Too many rules!!!

05-07-2009, 05:01 PM	#20
jbutta224 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: San Marcos, CA Posts: 17	Re: New member new truck trust me im not here by choice im stationed here and im from a small town in ny. there are rules to everything out here and i think tax is like 200%. try goin to the dmv here. its the worst ever.

05-08-2009, 08:30 AM	#21
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: New member new truck Yeah I like life here in Oklahoma. Think I'll stay put!

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