Sad day for my transmission - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

mvfd70 · 03-14-2007, 10:57 AM

Well I decided to take a look at my tranny last nite. I'm really wanting to stay with the original 3 speed on the tree. However, when i popped the side plate off I found a lot of shavings and broken teeth.

The little magnet in the bottom of the pan was full of metal. Someone was hard on that transmission. I called a local transmission shop and the guy told me it could cost upwards of $500 to rebuild. I was really hoping not to spend that much on that transmission. So now I don't know what I want to do. I don't know if I want to have it rebuilt or go with a different trans. I KNOW that I DO NOT want an automatic. Have any of you ever attempted to rebuild one yourself? If so, how difficult was it? Thanks

**CPNE** · 03-14-2007, 11:16 AM

If I were you, I'd try and find a replacement. They are very good tranny's when not driven by an idiot (insinuating previous owner(s) not current owner

). Most people nowadays have no clue how to shift them and tend to grind them. This is especially true with the pre-69 non syncro'd tranny which is probably what is in your 68. Automatics have contributed to the dumbing down of America.

I see a lot of auto conversions done here so I'd bet there is a low mileage replacement out there. Be aware that the 67/67 tranny (4 bolts on side cover) is different than the 7 bolt cover 69-up version. If you don't get the exact replacement you will have driveshaft length and shift arm issues to deal with.

They are heavy to ship, but I've had them sent UPS in the past.

Keep the 3 on-the-tree 6 banger, it's what these trucks are all about!

**WorkinLonghorn** · 03-14-2007, 11:38 AM

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Have any of you ever attempted to rebuild one yourself?

If it was me,I'd probably try to fix it,just because I'm cheap ,I like a challenge and I actually would consider it fun.You would need to buy or borrow some gear pullers and maybe get a couple other tools,and then you would need a re-build kit plus any trashed gears,etc.
>>>But realistically with the amount of damage you describe,you will probably need a second unit for parts anyway,so you might as well visit the friendly local u-pick and get a used one,like CPNE says above.

onedayjake · 03-14-2007, 11:51 AM

Speedway motors here in Lincoln Nebraska has remanufactured 3 speeds for $459.00 item #91029025. Sounds like a good deal to me.

67ChevyRedneck · 03-14-2007, 11:52 AM

I bought one for my 67 out of a yard back in 01 or 02 or $75.

RicksTrucks · 03-14-2007, 12:00 PM

I have a couple 3 speed trannies - one in a running truck that I have thought about upgrading and the other one I am getting for free so would be willing to pass on to you if we could get it to you economically.

PanelDeland · 03-14-2007, 06:01 PM

I bought a syncro replacement for $75.00 It bolted right in.I didn't even have to adjust the shift levers.Took about and hour to swap it out and I stopped twice for a cold one.Stock height truck and I was thin enough at the time to do it without jacking the truck up.It was a while back.

Longhorn Man · 03-14-2007, 06:17 PM

5 bills is not a bad price for a comercial place to charge to rebuild an out dated tranny... heck.. any tranny for that matter.

1BadSS · 03-14-2007, 06:39 PM

I've got the 3speed out of my truck, pay for my lunch and shipping and it's yours.

Sammy · 03-14-2007, 07:47 PM

I believe (if interested I will check make sure no one took it) I still have a 3-spd out of my 69. I put in a 4spd & that tranny worked fine just the linkage on the column wouldn't adjust due to the shaft in the column. I am 45-50 miles south of the gateway. I would work a trade, I need the linkage rod & brackets for a th350 auto for my GMC badly or cash?? PM me if interested.

masterbeavis · 03-14-2007, 07:53 PM

hard parts are going to be a bear to find, and will be priced like they were their children. Find a used unit, put new seals on it, and call it done.

Sammy · 03-15-2007, 11:42 AM

I looked & yes I have the 3 spd tranny, linkage rods, & 2 pc drive shaft. $150 for all of it U P/U. Or $100 for the tranny U P/U. 50 miles South of St.Louis. Or bring a 6 pack & shoot an offer.

mvfd70 · 03-15-2007, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by CPNE

Most people nowadays have no clue how to shift them and tend to grind them. This is especially true with the pre-69 non syncro'd tranny which is probably what is in your 68. Automatics have contributed to the dumbing down of America.

I agree. I've said for a while that they should get rid of automatics in drivers ed classes. People need to know how to drive a stick. And yes my 3 speed is a non syncro'd. Probably why the PO broke it.

I havn't even got to drive the truck myself yet. The body is off the frame now and I'll be able to put the motor and tranny in from the top. That is one reason I wanted to get everything ready. Oh well...another hump to cross. Thanks to everyone for their offers. I'm checking on a couple of them.

03-14-2007, 10:57 AM	#1
mvfd70 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Opdyke, IL Posts: 775	Sad day for my transmission Well I decided to take a look at my tranny last nite. I'm really wanting to stay with the original 3 speed on the tree. However, when i popped the side plate off I found a lot of shavings and broken teeth. The little magnet in the bottom of the pan was full of metal. Someone was hard on that transmission. I called a local transmission shop and the guy told me it could cost upwards of $500 to rebuild. I was really hoping not to spend that much on that transmission. So now I don't know what I want to do. I don't know if I want to have it rebuilt or go with a different trans. I KNOW that I DO NOT want an automatic. Have any of you ever attempted to rebuild one yourself? If so, how difficult was it? Thanks __________________ 1978 Chevrolet Silverado 3/4 ton 400 small block. 2000 F-250 Powerstroke 2002 GMC Yukon Denali XL

03-14-2007, 11:16 AM	#2
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,664	Re: Sad day for my transmission If I were you, I'd try and find a replacement. They are very good tranny's when not driven by an idiot (insinuating previous owner(s) not current owner ). Most people nowadays have no clue how to shift them and tend to grind them. This is especially true with the pre-69 non syncro'd tranny which is probably what is in your 68. Automatics have contributed to the dumbing down of America. I see a lot of auto conversions done here so I'd bet there is a low mileage replacement out there. Be aware that the 67/67 tranny (4 bolts on side cover) is different than the 7 bolt cover 69-up version. If you don't get the exact replacement you will have driveshaft length and shift arm issues to deal with. They are heavy to ship, but I've had them sent UPS in the past. Keep the 3 on-the-tree 6 banger, it's what these trucks are all about! __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

03-14-2007, 11:51 AM	#4
onedayjake Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: NE Posts: 105	Re: Sad day for my transmission Speedway motors here in Lincoln Nebraska has remanufactured 3 speeds for $459.00 item #91029025. Sounds like a good deal to me. Last edited by onedayjake; 03-14-2007 at 11:51 AM.

03-14-2007, 11:52 AM	#5
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Sad day for my transmission I bought one for my 67 out of a yard back in 01 or 02 or $75. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications! Last edited by 67ChevyRedneck; 03-14-2007 at 11:52 AM.

03-14-2007, 12:00 PM	#6
RicksTrucks Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Claremore, OK 74017 Posts: 2,640	Re: Sad day for my transmission I have a couple 3 speed trannies - one in a running truck that I have thought about upgrading and the other one I am getting for free so would be willing to pass on to you if we could get it to you economically. __________________ 68 Short Stepside C-10 69 SWB C-10 70 Flatbed C-20 70 LWB C-20 BB402 70 LWB C-10 CST 70 LWB C-10 CST 71 Short Stepside Cheyenne C-10 72 LWB C-10 72 Blazer 4x4 4spd 95 Jeep Cherokee 4x4

03-14-2007, 06:01 PM	#7
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: Sad day for my transmission I bought a syncro replacement for $75.00 It bolted right in.I didn't even have to adjust the shift levers.Took about and hour to swap it out and I stopped twice for a cold one.Stock height truck and I was thin enough at the time to do it without jacking the truck up.It was a while back. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

03-14-2007, 06:17 PM	#8
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Sad day for my transmission 5 bills is not a bad price for a comercial place to charge to rebuild an out dated tranny... heck.. any tranny for that matter.

03-14-2007, 06:39 PM	#9
1BadSS NOT REALLY BANNED! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 1,072	Re: Sad day for my transmission I've got the 3speed out of my truck, pay for my lunch and shipping and it's yours. __________________ 1987 Mustang Coupe - 2.7 Stroker, 78mm turbo, Stainless header, 3" Exh, FMIC, 160lb/hr Injectors, MS3, twin walbro 255's, 34psi. Eating V8's daily. 04 Pontiac GTO 04 Ford Mustang GT 68 C20 LWB stripper truck 73 K5 Cheyenne 76 C20 Sierra Crew SRW 88 K20 Suburban I'm not hammering on metal just to hammer, i'm creating a piece of art.

03-14-2007, 07:47 PM	#10
Sammy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bonne Terre, Mo Posts: 3,005	Re: Sad day for my transmission I believe (if interested I will check make sure no one took it) I still have a 3-spd out of my 69. I put in a 4spd & that tranny worked fine just the linkage on the column wouldn't adjust due to the shaft in the column. I am 45-50 miles south of the gateway. I would work a trade, I need the linkage rod & brackets for a th350 auto for my GMC badly or cash?? PM me if interested. __________________ '69 Chevy Long Fleet & '71 GMC Short Step & Project "ODD BALL" "You can wash a pig, soak it in most expensive perfume. In the end it is still just a pig." ODD BALL build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478629"

03-14-2007, 07:53 PM	#11
masterbeavis Having issues Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Eldorado Ca, an hour east of sacramento Posts: 696	Re: Sad day for my transmission hard parts are going to be a bear to find, and will be priced like they were their children. Find a used unit, put new seals on it, and call it done.

03-15-2007, 11:42 AM	#12
Sammy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bonne Terre, Mo Posts: 3,005	Re: Sad day for my transmission I looked & yes I have the 3 spd tranny, linkage rods, & 2 pc drive shaft. $150 for all of it U P/U. Or $100 for the tranny U P/U. 50 miles South of St.Louis. Or bring a 6 pack & shoot an offer. __________________ '69 Chevy Long Fleet & '71 GMC Short Step & Project "ODD BALL" "You can wash a pig, soak it in most expensive perfume. In the end it is still just a pig." ODD BALL build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478629"



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