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12-21-2008, 12:36 AM | #1 |
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Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues.....
I'm with you on the column-shift. While auto tranny shifters definitely look cool when they're on the floor, I think it negates the idea behind an automatic in the first place.
Keep it on the column, and enjoy the space. Besides, they look cool hanging off the steering column--like the big classy American iron it is! |
12-21-2008, 10:25 AM | #2 |
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That's what I'm thinking...
My daughter just turned 4, and still uses a booster type car-seat in my truck. Those little legs would often get in the way of speed-shift'n my 3-speed... This is my reasoning for wanting it column shifted.... One thing I must say, I'm gonna miss that clutch !! Also thought about fabing up my own cable operated shifter, mabey coming from under the dash, and curving up towards the windshield...kinda ratty still
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01-04-2009, 09:23 PM | #3 |
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Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues.....
any progress on your trans swap?
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01-05-2009, 08:09 AM | #4 |
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Not yet man....I have been busy with other things.
Still pluggin away on the 'Z069', trying to get that thing back together, running and back to paint. This time off my truck has got me thinking....I don't think I can part with that clutch just yet....it's too fun !! I have a Muncie I was saving for my Nova and was thinking of throwing that in my truck rather than the 700R4. Even the wife was like "Isn't it more fun to smoke the tires with a manual, than an auto?" But, then I'm back to the shifter in the way.....Decisions, decisions....
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I have a Muncie in my 68 and a 700R4 in my 64.... Go with the 700R4 if you are really gonna drive it alot! Having overdrive is a good thing! I agree about rolling the tires off with a stick but mine still gets it done with the auto...
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01-05-2009, 08:38 AM | #6 |
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01-05-2009, 10:51 AM | #7 |
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I wanted to get a truck and keep it all stock. For some reason the I6's sound good in these trucks. I wouldn't mind a 3 or 4 speed either. Gee I wonder how long that would last...
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01-05-2009, 11:05 AM | #8 |
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i have an automatic 71.. and a 64 with a muncie... IMO go with the 4spd...
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just FWIW....both are 4 speeds
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01-13-2009, 10:18 AM | #10 |
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TTT for no progress on the truck...pushed off to the side, as you can see from the pics.
- - However, getting the ball rolling (fast) on the Z069.... - - - - It's becoming a storage spot..... - - - - -
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01-05-2009, 06:13 PM | #11 |
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Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues.....
Any possibility of rigging up a column shifter with that muncie?
I'm at a loss as to how one could do such a thing, but I just thought I'd ask... |
01-05-2009, 08:12 PM | #12 |
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It can be done... You have to run a cable to the reverse gear.... Ive seen it done with a choke cable... you just have to make sure it is in neutral before you pull the knob to put it in reverse or bad things will happen..
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looks good chief.
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I think the ls7 should go in the chief. That would really rocka.
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John,
I really like the Jed Clampet back seat in the cheif..
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01-13-2009, 11:48 AM | #17 |
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Hey John,
you previously mentioned buying parts from "classic".... which "classic" would that be? Parts, Chevy, Industries? thanks man Vette is looking sik!!
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Thanks.... Quote:
I like it too....wonder if the SJPD would let it slide, what'd'ya think SLEPY SAL ?? Quote:
The Vette is looking good...thanks !!
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Yeah !!!
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01-16-2009, 12:26 AM | #21 |
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Chief,
When you ran your harness through your inner fender, how did you support it under there? any pics? |
01-20-2009, 05:17 PM | #22 |
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John, What size tires you got on your truck? Thanks man
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01-20-2009, 11:01 PM | #23 |
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I am running Denman G78-15s....I gonna pull the beauty rings off...I think it looks better without them..you can see more of the RED rim.
If I went with black rims, then the ring would be ok, I think,
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have you gotten anywhere with the 700R4 swap?
i'm gonna be building a trans x-member in the next couple days....was just wondering
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Not yet man...been too busy on the Vette....
I was gonna get one from Bowtie, but I might have to fabricate one up now that you are !
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