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Oregoon · 12-21-2008, 12:36 AM

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!

**ChiefRocka** · 12-21-2008, 10:25 AM

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

joe231 · 01-04-2009, 09:23 PM

any progress on your trans swap?

**ChiefRocka** · 01-05-2009, 08:09 AM

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....

c10addict · 01-05-2009, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by ChiefRocka

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....

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...

joe231 · 01-05-2009, 08:38 AM

**Chevy Fleetside** · 01-05-2009, 10:51 AM

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...

dolphman88 · 01-05-2009, 11:05 AM

i have an automatic 71.. and a 64 with a muncie... IMO go with the 4spd...

joe231 · 01-05-2009, 11:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dolphman88

i have an automatic 71.. and a 64 with a muncie... IMO go with the 4spd...

just FWIW....both are 4 speeds

**ChiefRocka** · 01-13-2009, 10:18 AM

TTT for no progress on the truck...pushed off to the side, as you can see from the pics.
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However, getting the ball rolling (fast) on the Z069....
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It's becoming a storage spot.....
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Oregoon · 01-05-2009, 06:13 PM

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...

c10addict · 01-05-2009, 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oregoon

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...

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..

**Chevy Fleetside** · 01-13-2009, 10:50 AM

hotrodhomi · 01-13-2009, 10:50 AM

looks good chief.

jason65 · 01-13-2009, 11:14 AM

I think the ls7 should go in the chief. That would really rocka.

4dranch · 01-13-2009, 11:18 AM

John,
I really like the Jed Clampet back seat in the cheif..

joe231 · 01-13-2009, 11:48 AM

Hey John,
you previously mentioned buying parts from "classic"....
which "classic" would that be? Parts, Chevy, Industries?
thanks man
Vette is looking sik!!

**ChiefRocka** · 01-14-2009, 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Chevy Fleetside

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Originally Posted by hotrodhomi

looks good chief.

Thanks....

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Originally Posted by jason65

I think the ls7 should go in the chief. That would really rocka.

Dude, that would be insane !! I wish I had one for the Chief, My Nova, My Jet-boat, my Samurai, my 57 wagon, my wifes Honda Element...

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Originally Posted by 4dranch

John,
I really like the Jed Clampet back seat in the cheif..

I like it too....wonder if the SJPD would let it slide, what'd'ya think SLEPY SAL ??

Quote:

Originally Posted by joe231

Hey John,
you previously mentioned buying parts from "classic"....
which "classic" would that be? Parts, Chevy, Industries?
thanks man
Vette is looking sik!!

Joe, it was Classic Parts. I ordered a few things from them (shown in the build thread) Also ordered complete door reseal kits...I mean COMPLETE they came with everything. Waiting till after bodywork for that....untill then, my doors will retain the rat-rod-rattle.

The Vette is looking good...thanks !!

4dranch · 01-14-2009, 09:11 AM

**ChiefRocka** · 01-14-2009, 10:33 AM

Yeah !!!

CSoliz · 01-16-2009, 12:26 AM

Chief,

When you ran your harness through your inner fender, how did you support it under there? any pics?

Bazooka · 01-20-2009, 05:17 PM

John, What size tires you got on your truck? Thanks man

**ChiefRocka** · 01-20-2009, 11:01 PM

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,

joe231 · 01-20-2009, 11:07 PM

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

**ChiefRocka** · 01-20-2009, 11:11 PM

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 !

12-21-2008, 12:36 AM	#1
Oregoon Roadside Rebuilder Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southeast Portland, OR Posts: 421	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
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,147	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... 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 __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!" Last edited by ChiefRocka; 12-21-2008 at 10:27 AM.

01-04-2009, 09:23 PM	#3
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... any progress on your trans swap? __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

01-05-2009, 08:09 AM	#4
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,147	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... 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.... __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

01-05-2009, 08:38 AM	#6
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

01-05-2009, 10:51 AM	#7
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,779	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... 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... __________________ "A man and his truck, what a beautiful thing" 65 Short Fleetside BBC 65 Long Fleetside 283 3 on the tree for now. my build thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259536

01-05-2009, 11:05 AM	#8
dolphman88 DDOV Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: North Wilkesboro, NC Posts: 210	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... i have an automatic 71.. and a 64 with a muncie... IMO go with the 4spd... __________________ If you don't like the way I drive, stay off the sidewalk http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317070 The problem with America is stupidity. I'm not saying there should be a capital punishment for stupidity, but why don't we just take the safety labels off of everything and let the problem solve itself?

01-13-2009, 10:18 AM	#10
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,147	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... 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..... - - - - - __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

01-05-2009, 06:13 PM	#11
Oregoon Roadside Rebuilder Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southeast Portland, OR Posts: 421	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...

01-13-2009, 10:50 AM	#13
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,779	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... __________________ "A man and his truck, what a beautiful thing" 65 Short Fleetside BBC 65 Long Fleetside 283 3 on the tree for now. my build thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259536

01-13-2009, 10:50 AM	#14
hotrodhomi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,737	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... looks good chief. __________________ '72 2wd blazer, bagged w/ watts link & EDC '72 C10 "Lowered Farm Truck" STOLEN 5-18-11 '66 impala ht

01-13-2009, 11:14 AM	#15
jason65 Registerd User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,118	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... I think the ls7 should go in the chief. That would really rocka.

01-13-2009, 11:18 AM	#16
4dranch Shloooooong bed member #2 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Millington Tn. Posts: 1,864	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... John, I really like the Jed Clampet back seat in the cheif.. __________________ *David,* Daughters 66 truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=484601 Learning to drive a 3 on the tree: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcCMvRgBo1Q

01-13-2009, 11:48 AM	#17
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... Hey John, you previously mentioned buying parts from "classic".... which "classic" would that be? Parts, Chevy, Industries? thanks man Vette is looking sik!! __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

01-14-2009, 09:11 AM	#19
4dranch Shloooooong bed member #2 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Millington Tn. Posts: 1,864	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... Attached Images __________________ *David,* Daughters 66 truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=484601 Learning to drive a 3 on the tree: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcCMvRgBo1Q



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01-14-2009, 10:33 AM	#20
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,147	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... Yeah !!! __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

01-16-2009, 12:26 AM	#21
CSoliz Torn between 66 and 78 Join Date: May 2008 Location: So. Cal. Posts: 253	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... 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
Bazooka Keepin it old school Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ca Posts: 672	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... John, What size tires you got on your truck? Thanks man

01-20-2009, 11:01 PM	#23
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,147	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... 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, __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!" Last edited by ChiefRocka; 01-20-2009 at 11:03 PM.

01-20-2009, 11:07 PM	#24
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... 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 __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

01-20-2009, 11:11 PM	#25
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,147	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... 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 ! __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

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