What's A Manual Steering Gearbox Worth? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Bryan H · 10-04-2004, 08:27 PM

Whats people getting for manual gearboxes for these trucks? I have 2 that came off of trucks I've changed over. 1 was from a 70 Chevy and the other from a 68 GMC. How can you tell if there is excessive play in them or if they are worn out?
Thanks,
Bryan

purple gas · 10-10-2004, 10:02 PM

I don't know what there worth, but if you find a buyer for a few, I got one too

hobby67stepside · 10-10-2004, 10:04 PM

IMO they are worth the price of scrap metal.

bobs409 · 10-11-2004, 07:49 AM

Junkyard prices on these here where I live range from $20-40.

I found the only way to be sure of the play is to have it on the vehicle and rock the wheel back and forth. When they are off the truck, they tend to appear better than they are.

It's tough finding these in really good condition! Most all have alot of play.

Bryan H · 10-11-2004, 08:19 AM

Bob,
Thanks for an honest answer instead of an opinion!

Bryan

**fine69** · 10-11-2004, 12:53 PM

I never found anyone who wanted to buy one.

jimfulco · 10-11-2004, 10:40 PM

I know someone who wants one, but shipping cost would probably be too much.

Bryan H · 10-11-2004, 11:45 PM

Jim,
I sent you a PM.

Bryan

10-04-2004, 08:27 PM	#1
Bryan H Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Chesnee SC Posts: 254	What's A Manual Steering Gearbox Worth? Whats people getting for manual gearboxes for these trucks? I have 2 that came off of trucks I've changed over. 1 was from a 70 Chevy and the other from a 68 GMC. How can you tell if there is excessive play in them or if they are worn out? Thanks, Bryan

10-10-2004, 10:04 PM	#3
hobby67stepside Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: NW Iowa Posts: 952	IMO they are worth the price of scrap metal. __________________ '05 2500 HD Silverado 6.0 liter '97 2500 4X4 454 eng '92 2500 4X4 350 eng '78 K20 4X4 400 eng '70 Boss 302 (owner for 27 years) '57 Ford shortbox 383 stroker TH350 tranny '23 T-bucket (built in '78) '02 Explorer '67 C-10 short step NW Iowa

10-11-2004, 07:49 AM	#4
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	Junkyard prices on these here where I live range from $20-40. I found the only way to be sure of the play is to have it on the vehicle and rock the wheel back and forth. When they are off the truck, they tend to appear better than they are. It's tough finding these in really good condition! Most all have alot of play. __________________ Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10

10-11-2004, 12:53 PM	#6
fine69 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Urbana,Ohio,USA Posts: 4,618	I never found anyone who wanted to buy one. __________________ 2008 Chevy HHR 1/2 panel. 1949 Chevy Panel truck(just sittin, waiting) Board member #6

10-10-2004, 10:02 PM	#2
purple gas Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: saskatoon, planet earth Posts: 694	I don't know what there worth, but if you find a buyer for a few, I got one too

10-11-2004, 08:19 AM	#5
Bryan H Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Chesnee SC Posts: 254	Bob, Thanks for an honest answer instead of an opinion! Bryan

10-11-2004, 10:40 PM	#7
jimfulco Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Shreveport LA Posts: 3,170	I know someone who wants one, but shipping cost would probably be too much.

10-11-2004, 11:45 PM	#8
Bryan H Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Chesnee SC Posts: 254	Jim, I sent you a PM. Bryan



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