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04-15-2010, 09:05 PM
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transmission fit
i got 1978 chevy c10 stepside with a straight six 4.1 littler that came with a three speed on the floor,it was on the colum but they switched it.i wana switch to an automatic so my wife can drive it tho.my question is which tranny fits? i got a 700r4,will that work? any help would he thankful.
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04-15-2010, 09:55 PM
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Re: transmission fit
it should bolt up to the motor fine but youll have to make/find a cross member for it, get a different drive shaft, re-do your shift linkage, and get something for the speedo.. i think its electronic on those
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04-16-2010, 09:08 PM
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Re: transmission fit
is there any tranny i can just bolt on?
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04-16-2010, 09:17 PM
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Re: transmission fit
That is just a bolt on.
If that's too much work then it might be easier to teach your wife to drive a stick. K
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04-16-2010, 09:29 PM
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Re: transmission fit
a three speed automatic will be simpler with the speedo but you will have to hook up the kickdown cable, speedo, driveshaft and the crossmember
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04-16-2010, 11:43 PM
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Re: transmission fit
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04-17-2010, 02:00 AM
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Re: transmission fit
I think putting a 700r4 would be the same amout of work. If you have one it would be cheaper. But you would have to check if it has a mechanical speedo or an electric one. So start hitting up the local yards and find the pieces you need... Its not too bad of a task
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04-17-2010, 09:46 AM
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Re: transmission fit
LOL!! I'm with Keith, teach her how to drive a stick. No busted knuckles, no fitting this and that, ect. Tell her it's a good skill to aquire. God forbid, at some point in time someone's life may depend on it. Same with firearms, love 'em or hate 'em, learn to use them just the same. Jim
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04-17-2010, 10:05 AM
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Re: transmission fit
you would need to source a cooler to go with it too. Even if it's just done by swapping a radiator from the same "donor" truck.
But, I would still have to agree with Keith and James, everyone should know how to drive a stick......and swim. Whether you use these skills regularly or not, they can save a life.....maybe your own.
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04-17-2010, 08:17 PM
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Re: transmission fit
Are you sure you want her to drive it? You will not get it back!
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