Crossed over from '67-'72 land and have a question about a manual to auto swap

[Chevy Fleetside]

Originally Posted by bj383ss

Plus one on what the Captain said. My truck has a 700R4 and PO used the parking brake crossmember. Only advice is cut the old manual crossmember out before you install the auto as you will not be able to pull the pan off.

Mine was installed this way with no way to drop the pan. I moved the parking brake crossmember back far enough to allow removal of the pan. When I pull the cab off I am going to cut the old manual crossmember out.

Downside I have no parking brake.

Bret

You can upgrade to the 66 style. It is all cable, you just need all the parts.

I cut my parking brake crossmember up and bolted the parts needed to the auto crossmember to get my brake back. I made a longer connecting bar so the cables would reach. It is crude but effectibe. If I am under the truck later this weekend I will take some pictures.