1966 C10 Auto to Standard Transmission +Engine Swap

[0bad0boy7]

Originally Posted by Clyde65

Ya know, the 4.3 is still put in base trucks today but they have fuel injection and have nice power. Just a thought.

I have been think about keeping the V6 the more I look at what is already in the truck. Maybe just pull the transmission out and have it rebuilt and get back on the road.
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[64 Stepside]

Originally Posted by 0bad0boy7

I have been think about keeping the V6 the more I look at what is already in the truck. Maybe just pull the transmission out and have it rebuilt and get back on the road.
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Not a bad way to go. That's what I would do, unless you do those kind of swaps all the time they can end up turning into a long term project with a lot of money poured in. The domino effect takes hold, ask me how I know

[0bad0boy7]

Originally Posted by 64 Stepside

Not a bad way to go. That's what I would do, unless you do those kind of swaps all the time they can end up turning into a long term project with a lot of money poured in. The domino effect takes hold, ask me how I know

Not what I want to hear, but sounds like what I need to hear!

I don't do them all the time. I am a school teacher (second grade for now, but hopefully soon wood shop and welding).

It is looking more and more like I should have the 700R4 transmission rebuilt and put some real motor mounts under the 4.3L engine. Focus on the suspension and breaks next, rebuild the motor last, and cosmetic stuff very last.

P.S. What happened? What did you domino with?

[nail pounder]

Originally Posted by 0bad0boy7

I have been think about keeping the V6 the more I look at what is already in the truck. Maybe just pull the transmission out and have it rebuilt and get back on the road.
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X2. Unless it needs a motor I'd leave it, spend the money on other things.