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krue · 01-19-2004, 06:41 PM

Wife's uncle gave me a 68 short step. Way rough, I think the driver's door is good, and I plan on cutting patch panels out of the bedsides.
Question....can I salvage the windshield? It has no cracks and mine is pretty bad.
How do I tell a 3 speed tranny from a 4 speed?

Thanks, Krue

*67Fleetsidedream* · 01-19-2004, 06:47 PM

Yes you can salvage the wind shield. Just cut it out with a piece of wire.

If it is a 4 speed the tranny will have 3 levers if it is a 3 speed it will have 2 levers.

724x4a/cchevy · 01-19-2004, 07:01 PM

If you dont need the windshield rubber, just take a box cutter to the windshield rubber. That should take care of that.

1969 GMC · 01-19-2004, 07:08 PM

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Originally posted by 67Fleetsidedream
If it is a 4 speed the tranny will have 3 levers if it is a 3 speed it will have 2 levers.

am i missing something here? levers?

if its a 3 speed, it should be on the column and have the H pattern. if its a 4 speed it should be the H with an extra spot for reverse. is that what you meant by levers?

if the tranny is out, the 4 speed's shift lever will stick straight out of the top, the 3 speed will have a linkage hooking it to the column.

*67Fleetsidedream* · 01-19-2004, 08:07 PM

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if its a 3 speed, it should be on the column and have the H pattern. if its a 4 speed it should be the H with an extra spot for reverse. is that what you meant by levers?

I was talking about levers DIRECTLY on transmission.

71Rat · 01-19-2004, 08:38 PM

67fleetsidedream is also talking about a car 4 speed and a (car/truck) 3 speed (if i am correct, ASSUMING here). the 4 speed will have 2 larger levers sticking out of the side and a smaller one more rearward. the 4 speeds that came in these trucks are top loaders and the shifter comes through the top and only the shifter sticks out. a taller shorter trans then a 3 speed or car 4 speed, thats if my memory serves me correct. i hope this helps

Rat

krue · 01-19-2004, 11:42 PM

I am thinking it is a 3 speed with floor shifter.
What is the best way to store a windshield?

71swb4x4 · 01-19-2004, 11:48 PM

I wrapped my windshield in a blanket and put it on a piece of plywood above the rafters in the garage.

Shawn

1969 GMC · 01-20-2004, 01:15 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by 71Rat
67fleetsidedream is also talking about a car 4 speed and a (car/truck) 3 speed (if i am correct, ASSUMING here). the 4 speed will have 2 larger levers sticking out of the side and a smaller one more rearward. the 4 speeds that came in these trucks are top loaders and the shifter comes through the top and only the shifter sticks out. a taller shorter trans then a 3 speed or car 4 speed, thats if my memory serves me correct. i hope this helps

Rat

yeah, i was just thinking of truck 4 speeds, and thats what caused the initial confusion...oops

01-19-2004, 06:41 PM	#1
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	I scored a freebie! Wife's uncle gave me a 68 short step. Way rough, I think the driver's door is good, and I plan on cutting patch panels out of the bedsides. Question....can I salvage the windshield? It has no cracks and mine is pretty bad. How do I tell a 3 speed tranny from a 4 speed? Thanks, Krue __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

01-19-2004, 07:01 PM	#3
724x4a/cchevy Self-proclaimed LED man Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Harrisburg, Missouri Posts: 1,021	If you dont need the windshield rubber, just take a box cutter to the windshield rubber. That should take care of that. __________________ My LED Website My Photobucket Album of LED's Ask me about hand-made custom L.E.D brake and reverse lights. <- LINK I also do LED: -Third Brake/Cargo -Brake (truck and burb) -Reverse (truck and burb) -67-68 Front Turn Signals -69-70 Front Turn Signals -71-72 Front Turn Signals -GMC Front Turn Signals I can also do custom lights for other vehicles....i did a set for a AMC Gremlin once Norwood Survivor

01-19-2004, 08:38 PM	#6
71Rat ran out of money Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: northern, NJ Posts: 925	67fleetsidedream is also talking about a car 4 speed and a (car/truck) 3 speed (if i am correct, ASSUMING here). the 4 speed will have 2 larger levers sticking out of the side and a smaller one more rearward. the 4 speeds that came in these trucks are top loaders and the shifter comes through the top and only the shifter sticks out. a taller shorter trans then a 3 speed or car 4 speed, thats if my memory serves me correct. i hope this helps Rat __________________ Modify everything, leave nothing alone!~

01-19-2004, 11:42 PM	#7
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	I am thinking it is a 3 speed with floor shifter. What is the best way to store a windshield? __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

01-19-2004, 11:48 PM	#8
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	I wrapped my windshield in a blanket and put it on a piece of plywood above the rafters in the garage. Shawn __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

01-19-2004, 06:47 PM	#2
67Fleetsidedream Wiseass secured himself a BAN Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: MOON!!! Posts: 2,282	Yes you can salvage the wind shield. Just cut it out with a piece of wire. If it is a 4 speed the tranny will have 3 levers if it is a 3 speed it will have 2 levers.



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