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chevybill · 10-01-2004, 09:05 PM

Hello to everybody,

I have a 1970 c 10 lwb, 6cyl 3 spd that I am restoring/modifying. Planning on the usual stuff, 5 lug axles, 350 or some other small block.

Looking at a Keisler 5 spd tranny kit for my truck and wondering if anybody done this? Must do the usual body repairs, going to add a/c and probably 4 wheel disc brakes.

My grandfather bought the truck new in 1970 and I can remember playing in it as a child and remember a faint "new" smell.
The truck became mine in the fall of 1983 when he passed away and the truck had 42,000 original miles. It was my transportation through high school and my first year of college.

Now it is time to make it better than new.

krue · 10-01-2004, 09:28 PM

Welcome to the board from South Mississippi. I can't help you with the tranny question, but you came to the right place to find out. Post some pics of your truck when you get a chance.

**lolife99** · 10-01-2004, 09:29 PM

Welcome to the board. Glad to hear that you're going to save another one. Where you from? Got any pics of you truck? Go to the "cp user" section and fill out the signature section. This is a great place to hang out. Lolife99.

OhioChevy · 10-01-2004, 09:30 PM

Congrats on getting the truck from your grandfather.

Don

**BIG ORANGE** · 10-01-2004, 09:31 PM

Welcome aboard,enjoy and learn all ya can,good luck with your truck,post some pics on updates!

68C15 · 10-01-2004, 10:17 PM

well hellow there <like the gecco from the car ins. commercial>
where is home to you?
got any pics?

chickenwing · 10-02-2004, 01:09 AM

Welcome from Northern California!!!!

Brainchild · 10-02-2004, 03:11 AM

Welcome from the center of the USA.Grab a tire over there and have a seat,coke in the ice chest

Welcome to the forums

Sorry I can't help with your tranny question.Sounds like you have a very sentimental project.

chevy_fatman · 10-02-2004, 06:04 AM

Welcome from PA!

A.P. · 10-02-2004, 07:21 AM

Welcome from Southern California.

Joe67 · 10-02-2004, 07:41 AM

Good story. Welcome

Blue Beard · 10-02-2004, 08:32 AM

Welcome from SW Washington State......

What part of the country are you from....

ChevyDude · 10-02-2004, 08:59 AM

Welcome from Colorado!!!

BET68 · 10-02-2004, 09:31 AM

WELCOME FROM WESTERN NORTH COROLINA.

Swbman · 10-02-2004, 09:37 AM

Welcome Aboard Tulsa Oklahoma,Sounds like a rig that will always be in the family, as a legacy from your grandfather.You came to the right place for parts,info, and just plain bs. :p

Cheesewagon · 10-02-2004, 09:48 AM

A big welcome from Northern Ohio.

chevybill · 10-02-2004, 11:17 AM

thanks for the warm welcome, i do not have a way to post pics, yet.

Don't you have to have your own website?

68LSS1 · 10-02-2004, 11:22 AM

Welcome. Keisler makes some nice kits but also check with 5 Speed Transmissions.com just to compare prices. You'll be ok with either of them.

chevybill · 10-02-2004, 11:24 AM

thanks for the link - i have been looking for someone to compare with keisler.

Putter · 10-02-2004, 11:27 AM

You don't have to have your own website to post pix.

I got my '69 the same way. Grandpa bought it new in '69 and I inherited it in the early 90's.

Oh, welcome from Central Mississippi, too.

STEVE A WILBURN · 10-02-2004, 12:12 PM

Hey From Alabama

10-01-2004, 09:05 PM	#1
chevybill Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: calhoun city ms Posts: 940	New 2 board / my truck story Hello to everybody, I have a 1970 c 10 lwb, 6cyl 3 spd that I am restoring/modifying. Planning on the usual stuff, 5 lug axles, 350 or some other small block. Looking at a Keisler 5 spd tranny kit for my truck and wondering if anybody done this? Must do the usual body repairs, going to add a/c and probably 4 wheel disc brakes. My grandfather bought the truck new in 1970 and I can remember playing in it as a child and remember a faint "new" smell. The truck became mine in the fall of 1983 when he passed away and the truck had 42,000 original miles. It was my transportation through high school and my first year of college. Now it is time to make it better than new.

10-01-2004, 09:28 PM	#2
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Welcome to the board from South Mississippi. I can't help you with the tranny question, but you came to the right place to find out. Post some pics of your truck when you get a chance. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

10-01-2004, 09:29 PM	#3
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Welcome to the board. Glad to hear that you're going to save another one. Where you from? Got any pics of you truck? Go to the "cp user" section and fill out the signature section. This is a great place to hang out. Lolife99. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

10-01-2004, 09:30 PM	#4
OhioChevy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Southern Ohio Posts: 489	Welcome to the board from southern Ohio. Congrats on getting the truck from your grandfather. Don

10-01-2004, 09:31 PM	#5
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10-01-2004, 10:17 PM	#6
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10-02-2004, 01:09 AM	#7
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10-02-2004, 03:11 AM	#8
Brainchild Still drivin' a Rat Rod Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Monett Missouri Posts: 4,925	Welcome from the center of the USA.Grab a tire over there and have a seat,coke in the ice chest Welcome to the forums Sorry I can't help with your tranny question.Sounds like you have a very sentimental project. __________________ Rusty Member #13872 Instead of saying.....you are a discomfort in the back of my front.....one should be able to say...... you are a pain in the a$# 71 GMC LWB 49 Chevy 85 Chevy G20 Check out my website

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10-02-2004, 09:37 AM	#15
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10-02-2004, 09:48 AM	#16
Cheesewagon Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Perrysburg, Ohio, USA Posts: 409	A big welcome from Northern Ohio. __________________ '91 suburban 350 TBI - R 700 4 new daily driver '72 Cheyenne Super 49,000miles 350/350 frame up resto w/ matching numbers.

10-02-2004, 11:17 AM	#17
chevybill Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: calhoun city ms Posts: 940	thanks thanks for the warm welcome, i do not have a way to post pics, yet. Don't you have to have your own website?

10-02-2004, 11:22 AM	#18
68LSS1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 1,191	Welcome. Keisler makes some nice kits but also check with 5 Speed Transmissions.com just to compare prices. You'll be ok with either of them. __________________ '68 Short Step LS1/T56, Hydratech, Fatman Fabrications Stage III, Baer, Hot Rods to Hell, US Body, S&W, etc

10-02-2004, 11:24 AM	#19
chevybill Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: calhoun city ms Posts: 940	thanks for the link - i have been looking for someone to compare with keisler. __________________ ongoing 1970 c 10 lwb 1994 z-28 few mods.-owned since new 1978 vette silver/grey 25th anniv. paint

10-02-2004, 11:27 AM	#20
Putter More Cowbell.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, MS Posts: 3,569	You don't have to have your own website to post pix. I got my '69 the same way. Grandpa bought it new in '69 and I inherited it in the early 90's. Oh, welcome from Central Mississippi, too. __________________ *There once was a member from Puckett.....Who ( fill in the blank blank blank* ) bucket**

10-02-2004, 12:12 PM	#21
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