how storng are pre '85 700r4's? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

71402BB · 04-05-2002, 06:46 PM

I was wondering how strong are the pre '85 700r4's? It would be behide my 68burb that has a pretty stock 350 with 4.11's and posi. What I plan on it being able to do is mostly daily driving but I want it to be able to tow ans tow a good load with out any problem! So whata think? Oh I was told by a friend that his friends parents have this 700r4 and it is free to the taking it just needs to be pulled!

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68 Suburban · 04-05-2002, 06:48 PM

I heard to stay away from anything under a 1988 700r4.

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04-05-2002, 07:02 PM

I AGREE WITH 68 I HAVE A86 K10 AND I HAVE PUT
TWO 700S IN IT SO FAR.
BUT I PLOW WITH IT.
THE LAST ONE CAME OUT OF 89 BLAZER ,AND IT WAS JUST PUT IN BEFORE IT HIT A TREE.
IF I WERE YOU GET 87 OR ABOVE.

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True Blue '72 · 04-05-2002, 07:36 PM

I had an 88. Ammco rebuilt trans four times added cooler, ETC. 1988 700R4 no good.

bigvinnie · 04-05-2002, 07:43 PM

just because it's an 85 doesn't mean you can't upgrade it to the beefier clutch pak, heavier sprag, servos, etc..... if it's free, I'd take it and either upgrade it now, or run it til it dies and then have it rebuilt with the heavier components... either way, you're starting with a free trans, so what do you have to lose?

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meathead95 · 04-05-2002, 08:51 PM

take it if its free!

*Fast68Chevy* · 04-05-2002, 09:18 PM

87-up are the 10 vane pump models, 82 to 84 1/2 are fewer spine input, and 85-86 are more splines and a little bit better, but not upgraded yet and are stil only 7 vanes.

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Gordo · 04-05-2002, 09:25 PM

Mine has a 85,, rebuilt with upgrades,, it has about 40K on it now and has taken some punishment plus towing,, no complaints!

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71402BB · 04-06-2002, 10:15 AM

Cool guys thank for the info! I guess I'll get it and upgrade it when I plan on rebuilding it! right now it will just be going into storage! LOL

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68 BURB 50TH LOOKALIKE with built 350 4-speed 4.11's and posi

04-05-2002, 06:46 PM	#1
71402BB now thats a true COON DOG Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Franconia, NH Posts: 1,977	how storng are pre '85 700r4's? I was wondering how strong are the pre '85 700r4's? It would be behide my 68burb that has a pretty stock 350 with 4.11's and posi. What I plan on it being able to do is mostly daily driving but I want it to be able to tow ans tow a good load with out any problem! So whata think? Oh I was told by a friend that his friends parents have this 700r4 and it is free to the taking it just needs to be pulled! ------------------ 71 SWB Stepside, was a 250, now is a 402 Big Block with 4 speed and 3.73's 72 LWB 4x4 350 4-speed 3.08's posi wearing army olive drab green (SOLD!) 68 BURB 50TH LOOKALIKE with built 350 4-speed 4.11's and posi __________________ current project 67 402BB stout th350 3.08's with a locker. Plan on tubs 18.5's out back! (thanks Burnsman!) 71 SWB Stepside, was a 250, now is a 402 Big Block with 4 speed and 3.73's ( was crushed by a tree, bed sold, motor pulled) was my first truck!... oh well... 72 LWB 4x4 350 4-speed 3.08's posi wearing army olive drab green (SOLD!) 68 BURB 50TH LOOKALIKE work in progress, soon to have 250-I6 with a 3-speed on the tree 4.11's and posi ( currently sitting in back yard tarped awaiting time, $$$, and lots of love!) 67 1 TON- work truck 396 sm 420 4-speed, flat bed 4.57 gears "big red" (my first landscape truck, very rusty and crusty! but still gets the job done when needed!)

04-05-2002, 06:48 PM	#2
68 Suburban Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: From Chicago, Live in Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,802	I heard to stay away from anything under a 1988 700r4. ------------------ Check out other members trucks 1968 50th Anniversary C-10 Suburban (Tows all these cars all over the place) 1968 50th Anniversary C-10 Pickup 1968 50th Anniversary C-20 Pickup CST 1969 SS Camaro Conv't 2000 Chevy Malibu (Suppose to be daily driver, but the Burb is) Phoenix, AZ. Click Here for Parts and Venicles I have Available THINGS I AM LOOKING FOR: 67-68 SUBURBAN TRIM. $$$$ Reward for finding the 3rd door trim piece and the small piece that goes on the 1/4 panel right behind the 3rd door. __________________ Just sitting here contemplating contemplation.

04-05-2002, 07:43 PM	#5
bigvinnie Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: escondido, ca 92026 Posts: 1,222	just because it's an 85 doesn't mean you can't upgrade it to the beefier clutch pak, heavier sprag, servos, etc..... if it's free, I'd take it and either upgrade it now, or run it til it dies and then have it rebuilt with the heavier components... either way, you're starting with a free trans, so what do you have to lose? ------------------ '72 short step, 350, 700R4, tilt, ps, pdb, a/c, lowered coils, etc., other work in progress... San Diego, CA http://www.ixpres.com/vlusardi/chevtrk.htm __________________ '72 short step, 350, 700R4, tilt, ps, pdb, a/c, lowered coils, etc., other work in progress... San Diego, CA 72 Stepside Project

04-05-2002, 08:51 PM	#6
meathead95 computer illiterate Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 6,440	take it if its free! __________________ 72 2wd blazer 72 swb 4x4

04-05-2002, 09:25 PM	#8
Gordo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Killingworth, CT. USA Posts: 3,378	Mine has a 85,, rebuilt with upgrades,, it has about 40K on it now and has taken some punishment plus towing,, no complaints! ------------------ 1971 C10 swb stepside 350/700R4/3.73posi Killingworth, Connecticut __________________ 1971 C10 swb stepside 350/700R4/3.73posi (retired as of 4/22/03) 1998 S10 short bed 2002 S10 Blazer 1942 Oldsmobile 1958 Massey Harris Pony 1951 Wife Killingworth, Connecticut May those who love us, love us, any of those who do not love us, may God turn their hearts. And if God is unable to turn their hearts, may he turn their ankles so we may know them by their limping. A man who works with his hands is a laborer; a man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman; but a man who works with his hands and his brain and his heart is an artist.

04-05-2002, 07:02 PM	#3
L&L BLUE 72 Guest Posts: n/a	I AGREE WITH 68 I HAVE A86 K10 AND I HAVE PUT TWO 700S IN IT SO FAR. BUT I PLOW WITH IT. THE LAST ONE CAME OUT OF 89 BLAZER ,AND IT WAS JUST PUT IN BEFORE IT HIT A TREE. IF I WERE YOU GET 87 OR ABOVE. ------------------ 72BLUE C10 SWB 86BLUE K10 LWB 87RED S10 SWB 89RED S10 SWB

04-05-2002, 07:36 PM	#4
True Blue '72 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Moosic, PA. USA Posts: 31	I had an 88. Ammco rebuilt trans four times added cooler, ETC. 1988 700R4 no good.

04-05-2002, 09:18 PM	#7
Fast68Chevy Account Suspended Join Date: May 2000 Location: IL Posts: 0	87-up are the 10 vane pump models, 82 to 84 1/2 are fewer spine input, and 85-86 are more splines and a little bit better, but not upgraded yet and are stil only 7 vanes. ------------------ Randy- Lincoln, IL r68c30@hotmail.com 71 C-10, trying to assemble....sigh.. parting out 5.0LTPI '81 cutlass supreme brougham *Paint is overrated © RSS Enterprises 2000 [This message has been edited by Fast68Chevy (edited April 05, 2002).]

04-06-2002, 10:15 AM	#9
71402BB now thats a true COON DOG Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Franconia, NH Posts: 1,977	Cool guys thank for the info! I guess I'll get it and upgrade it when I plan on rebuilding it! right now it will just be going into storage! LOL ------------------ 71 SWB Stepside, was a 250, now is a 402 Big Block with 4 speed and 3.73's 72 LWB 4x4 350 4-speed 3.08's posi wearing army olive drab green (SOLD!) 68 BURB 50TH LOOKALIKE with built 350 4-speed 4.11's and posi __________________ current project 67 402BB stout th350 3.08's with a locker. Plan on tubs 18.5's out back! (thanks Burnsman!) 71 SWB Stepside, was a 250, now is a 402 Big Block with 4 speed and 3.73's ( was crushed by a tree, bed sold, motor pulled) was my first truck!... oh well... 72 LWB 4x4 350 4-speed 3.08's posi wearing army olive drab green (SOLD!) 68 BURB 50TH LOOKALIKE work in progress, soon to have 250-I6 with a 3-speed on the tree 4.11's and posi ( currently sitting in back yard tarped awaiting time, $$$, and lots of love!) 67 1 TON- work truck 396 sm 420 4-speed, flat bed 4.57 gears "big red" (my first landscape truck, very rusty and crusty! but still gets the job done when needed!)



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