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luvmybowtiz · 07-03-2007, 07:01 PM

Hi guys, new to the site and i have to say I enjoy what I'm reading and seeing. I recently purchases a 69 c - 10 shortbed. It drives now but I'm gong to restore it. It has a 350 W/ a 4 -speed Saginaw I believe to be from a car. I'm going to use this truck to tow my 69 z 28 when finished. I would like to stay with the manual setup. My help needed is what type of manual were in them originally, and what is my chances of finding one. Or what is best to use for the towing part. Also has a 12 bolt with high gears. want to go lower and make posi. Are these 12 bolts the same as the cars, cause I have some, and what kind of ratio should I go with. Sorry so long, any help would be appreciated.
Thanks'
Mark

57sailplane · 07-03-2007, 07:12 PM

unless you are looking to make it original. for what you are wanting to pull i would in my opinion rebuild that saginaw. they are strong. maybe not as strong as the original 4 speeds which i think were Saginaw's not sure.. but you have more usable gears for what you are wanting to do. better fuel mileage and drive ability. original 4 speeds in these trucks could pull a house over in first gear which is great but not real usable unless you are pullin alot of weight.

RACINJASON22 · 07-03-2007, 07:14 PM

First off

to the board and

on the new truck purchase.

And your post was not long IMO this kind of question is what this board is GR8 for.!

You know how you are going to run your truck the most but, I would suggest something in the mid three's 3.42 or 3.73's.

I'm not personally up on what trannies came in these truck factory but, I'm pretty sure the saginaw came in them as well as the granny gear four speeds both. Either will hold up with mild towing IMO. Just don't abuse them. you should be able to locate either also.

RJ22...

71MUTT · 07-03-2007, 07:19 PM

Welcome to the boards. I can't help you with your question, but wanted you to know that we all like looking at pictures.

luvmybowtiz · 07-03-2007, 07:20 PM

Thanks for the info guys. I'm only going to tow the car ocasionally. Rest would be cruzin with my boys.

krue · 07-03-2007, 07:50 PM

Welcome to the board from South Mississippi!

07-03-2007, 07:01 PM	#1
luvmybowtiz Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Okeechobee, Florida Posts: 31	New to site, need some info. Hi guys, new to the site and i have to say I enjoy what I'm reading and seeing. I recently purchases a 69 c - 10 shortbed. It drives now but I'm gong to restore it. It has a 350 W/ a 4 -speed Saginaw I believe to be from a car. I'm going to use this truck to tow my 69 z 28 when finished. I would like to stay with the manual setup. My help needed is what type of manual were in them originally, and what is my chances of finding one. Or what is best to use for the towing part. Also has a 12 bolt with high gears. want to go lower and make posi. Are these 12 bolts the same as the cars, cause I have some, and what kind of ratio should I go with. Sorry so long, any help would be appreciated. Thanks' Mark

07-03-2007, 07:12 PM	#2
57sailplane Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Nebraska Posts: 583	Re: New to site, need some info. unless you are looking to make it original. for what you are wanting to pull i would in my opinion rebuild that saginaw. they are strong. maybe not as strong as the original 4 speeds which i think were Saginaw's not sure.. but you have more usable gears for what you are wanting to do. better fuel mileage and drive ability. original 4 speeds in these trucks could pull a house over in first gear which is great but not real usable unless you are pullin alot of weight.

07-03-2007, 07:14 PM	#3
RACINJASON22 GEARHEAD Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: CENTRAL,PA Posts: 2,284	Re: New to site, need some info. First off to the board and on the new truck purchase. And your post was not long IMO this kind of question is what this board is GR8 for.! You know how you are going to run your truck the most but, I would suggest something in the mid three's 3.42 or 3.73's. I'm not personally up on what trannies came in these truck factory but, I'm pretty sure the saginaw came in them as well as the granny gear four speeds both. Either will hold up with mild towing IMO. Just don't abuse them. you should be able to locate either also. RJ22... __________________ 72 SWB 2WD MY PROJECT 72 LWB 4X4 FUTURE PROJECT SUBSCRIBE HEREBOARD VENDORS HERE NORWOOD MEET SURVIVOR!

07-03-2007, 07:19 PM	#4
71MUTT Can't ReMember Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Orlando area Posts: 258	Re: New to site, need some info. Welcome to the boards. I can't help you with your question, but wanted you to know that we all like looking at pictures. __________________ Adversity doesn't test your character; it reveals it. 71 C-10 LWB 350/TH350. I purchased it in 1978 for $1400. I'm currently abusing it daily. (when it's running )

07-03-2007, 07:20 PM	#5
luvmybowtiz Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Okeechobee, Florida Posts: 31	Re: New to site, need some info. Thanks for the info guys. I'm only going to tow the car ocasionally. Rest would be cruzin with my boys.

07-03-2007, 07:50 PM	#6
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: New to site, need some info. Welcome to the board from South Mississippi! __________________ "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"



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