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remist17 · 05-04-2010, 09:02 AM

Hi all:
I have been looking for about 2 years and been on here alot learning as much as I can. I final found a truck that I can afford.

Some questions:
1- The rear was swapped out for a mid 80's camaro with disc breaks. Assuming the complete rear was swapped that would mean a 7.5" 10bolt....
How would that handle the torque of a mild 350?
2- How do I get the replacement break pads? Just ask for the mid 80's camaro pads?
3- The 3 speed manual transmission was swapped out for a 4 speed. I thought he said a Borg Warner but could be wrong. Would I match the Clutch to the motor or the trans? I am assuming the clutch and pressure plate would need to match both motor shafting and trans shafting.
4- He said the windows are a little difficult to wind back up. Does the arms usually need greased on these or am I looking at repalcing them.

I know these are some stupid questions but never looked at a updated truck before...

Specs of the truck:
1970 Longbed. 350, 4 speed, power steering and 4 wheel disc brakes. All rusted sheet metal repalced. nice rims and newer tires.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 05-04-2010, 09:44 AM

Sounds like someone swapped in some camaro running gear. The window regulators may need some grease on the gear teeth to get them going smoothly again or they are replaceable for about 50$ from out board vendors iirc. As far as brake pads just as for the camaro units and that rear end should hold up as long as your not doing netural drops or big smokey burn outs with it.. Thats the best I know about what ya asked if im wrong someone will correct me I hope.

remist17 · 05-04-2010, 11:38 AM

is there any way I can determine what Trans is in it.

Also any help with the Clutch question.

Leviticus · 05-04-2010, 02:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by remist17

is there any way I can determine what Trans is in it.

Also any help with the Clutch question.

Take some pictures of the trans and post them, I'm sure we can figure it out. The clutch won't be a big issue, once you know what trans it has just order a clutch kit for that trans/350 setup.

remist17 · 05-04-2010, 04:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leviticus

Take some pictures of the trans and post them, I'm sure we can figure it out. The clutch won't be a big issue, once you know what trans it has just order a clutch kit for that trans/350 setup.

OK Im going Saturday am to look at it.

**CPNE** · 05-04-2010, 04:35 PM

Here is some help IDing the transmission.

The Borg-warner T10 or Super T10 4 speed is a stong unit and the one you want. Used thru the 70's in the 2nd gen Camaros behing V8's. The T5 not so much, used behind V6's and 305 V8's in 3rd gen Camaros.

remist17 · 05-05-2010, 07:33 AM

Was just told the truck was sold! Get win

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 05-05-2010, 08:51 AM

Sorry to hear that they sold it but there are plenty of these trucks around here...

05-04-2010, 09:02 AM	#1
remist17 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: PA Posts: 406	Looking to buy my first 1970 - Need Help Hi all: I have been looking for about 2 years and been on here alot learning as much as I can. I final found a truck that I can afford. Some questions: 1- The rear was swapped out for a mid 80's camaro with disc breaks. Assuming the complete rear was swapped that would mean a 7.5" 10bolt.... How would that handle the torque of a mild 350? 2- How do I get the replacement break pads? Just ask for the mid 80's camaro pads? 3- The 3 speed manual transmission was swapped out for a 4 speed. I thought he said a Borg Warner but could be wrong. Would I match the Clutch to the motor or the trans? I am assuming the clutch and pressure plate would need to match both motor shafting and trans shafting. 4- He said the windows are a little difficult to wind back up. Does the arms usually need greased on these or am I looking at repalcing them. I know these are some stupid questions but never looked at a updated truck before... Specs of the truck: 1970 Longbed. 350, 4 speed, power steering and 4 wheel disc brakes. All rusted sheet metal repalced. nice rims and newer tires. __________________ 2013 Chevy Silverado, Z71, 5.3L, 4 door 2005 Chevy Silverado, Z71, 5.3L, 4 door, 3.40 Support the Troops.

05-04-2010, 09:44 AM	#2
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,604	Re: Looking to buy my first 1970 - Need Help Sounds like someone swapped in some camaro running gear. The window regulators may need some grease on the gear teeth to get them going smoothly again or they are replaceable for about 50$ from out board vendors iirc. As far as brake pads just as for the camaro units and that rear end should hold up as long as your not doing netural drops or big smokey burn outs with it.. Thats the best I know about what ya asked if im wrong someone will correct me I hope. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

05-04-2010, 11:38 AM	#3
remist17 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: PA Posts: 406	Re: Looking to buy my first 1970 - Need Help is there any way I can determine what Trans is in it. Also any help with the Clutch question. __________________ 2013 Chevy Silverado, Z71, 5.3L, 4 door 2005 Chevy Silverado, Z71, 5.3L, 4 door, 3.40 Support the Troops.

05-04-2010, 04:35 PM	#6
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,664	Re: Looking to buy my first 1970 - Need Help Here is some help IDing the transmission. The Borg-warner T10 or Super T10 4 speed is a stong unit and the one you want. Used thru the 70's in the 2nd gen Camaros behing V8's. The T5 not so much, used behind V6's and 305 V8's in 3rd gen Camaros. __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

05-05-2010, 07:33 AM	#7
remist17 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: PA Posts: 406	Re: Looking to buy my first 1970 - Need Help Was just told the truck was sold! Get win __________________ 2013 Chevy Silverado, Z71, 5.3L, 4 door 2005 Chevy Silverado, Z71, 5.3L, 4 door, 3.40 Support the Troops.

05-05-2010, 08:51 AM	#8
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,604	Re: Looking to buy my first 1970 - Need Help Sorry to hear that they sold it but there are plenty of these trucks around here... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..



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