TH-350 transmission swap for '72 C-10

[72chevytruckguy]

Hi I just bought a 72 C-10 with the 4-speed manual and I'm wondering if I can swap this transmission for a TH-350 automatic. Will it fit with this models floor pan, etc? What other components (besides the transmission itself) will I need to purchase, such as new steering column, etc. I need all the help with this I can get! Thanks.

[1972C10]

you will need another driveshaft of shorten that one. You will need the colum as well as the linkage and Z bar Ive got that stuff if you need it.

And you will need the auto crossmember

As far as the floorpan it will clear fine

[Longhorn Man]

Don't forget a cooler of sorts and lines.
Welcome to the board from Central ohio.

[72chevytruckguy]

what kind of money are we talking about here? is it worth it or should i just keep the old 4-speed

[1972C10]

The 4 speeds are pretty tuff. Autos sure are nice thou Put it in drive and go . I forgot about the lines

[Longhorn Man]

Your tranny choice really depneds on the use of the truck. Personally, I would never own one with a stock 3 or 4 speed. It isn't that I am too lazy to shift, but the stock maunal trannys are too slow to shift and are not good for my 'spirited' driving style.