64 2 Speed Auto to 3 on the tree - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

keeks69 · 07-29-2013, 02:39 PM

I have to 2 speed in my 64 right now i want to put the tree on the tree in for a more fun driving experience without making the middle of the bench uncomfortable. I live in the country and would like some suggestions on a transmission that would work on the tree but have closer to an O/D gear so its not screaming going down the road. But still want to b able to peel the tires in first. let me know please!! your help is awesome thanks and also the procedures to do so would be sweet!

1963c-10 · 07-29-2013, 04:17 PM

harder to find, but there are some 3 speeds with o/d

AcampoDave · 07-29-2013, 08:16 PM

A manual 3 speed will only marginally reduce your freeway rpm over the old automatic 2spd. Only because there's a bit of hydraulic slip in the automatic. The reduction probably won't be too noticeable however, and the 3 speed won't tolerate too many clutch droppin' peel outs before it gives out. Consider an automatic like the 700 r4. You get the best of both worlds, a low 1st and an overdrive 4th. When built and installed properly they can handle some abuse too.

X Army MP · 07-29-2013, 09:03 PM

I hear nothing but great things from the turbo 400 and the 700r4. My 65 has a 3 on the tree and it pops out of 3rd gear none stop. In 40 miles it popped out 18 times. After that I figured out I had to leave my hand on it to keep it in gear. I'd give you mine if I a had a 400 or 700
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07-29-2013, 02:39 PM	#1
keeks69 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Port Huron Michigan Posts: 37	64 2 Speed Auto to 3 on the tree I have to 2 speed in my 64 right now i want to put the tree on the tree in for a more fun driving experience without making the middle of the bench uncomfortable. I live in the country and would like some suggestions on a transmission that would work on the tree but have closer to an O/D gear so its not screaming going down the road. But still want to b able to peel the tires in first. let me know please!! your help is awesome thanks and also the procedures to do so would be sweet!

07-29-2013, 04:17 PM	#2
1963c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: fayetteville nc Posts: 10,338	Re: 64 2 Speed Auto to 3 on the tree harder to find, but there are some 3 speeds with o/d __________________ 1963 Short bed step side SBW 427 big block and borg warner T-16 HD 3 speed manual http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=519869 1963 Short bed fleetside BBW 348 1st gen big block w/Powerglide http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=619024 1964 Short bed trailer

07-29-2013, 08:16 PM	#3
AcampoDave Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: central California Posts: 2,731	Re: 64 2 Speed Auto to 3 on the tree A manual 3 speed will only marginally reduce your freeway rpm over the old automatic 2spd. Only because there's a bit of hydraulic slip in the automatic. The reduction probably won't be too noticeable however, and the 3 speed won't tolerate too many clutch droppin' peel outs before it gives out. Consider an automatic like the 700 r4. You get the best of both worlds, a low 1st and an overdrive 4th. When built and installed properly they can handle some abuse too.

07-29-2013, 09:03 PM	#4
X Army MP Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Clinton, OK Posts: 29	Re: 64 2 Speed Auto to 3 on the tree I hear nothing but great things from the turbo 400 and the 700r4. My 65 has a 3 on the tree and it pops out of 3rd gear none stop. In 40 miles it popped out 18 times. After that I figured out I had to leave my hand on it to keep it in gear. I'd give you mine if I a had a 400 or 700 Posted via Mobile Device __________________ I have TBI, PTSD, & no regrets



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