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rick0312 · 09-26-2007, 08:55 PM

This past weekend I decided I was going to cleanup the firewall and just generally spruce up under the hood. Well......one thing led to another and I decided to start the tear down of the front clip. I quess this is how all of this begins!!!

rick0312 · 09-26-2007, 09:12 PM

Also, can anyone tell me if a saginaw 3 speed is an acceptable manual tranny to bolt up to my new 350 or could you guys reccomend something else.

thanks
rick

67_C-30 · 09-27-2007, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by rick0312

Also, can anyone tell me if a saginaw 3 speed is an acceptable manual tranny to bolt up to my new 350 or could you guys reccomend something else.

thanks
rick

There are better transmissions as far as gearing spacing goes, and they obviously don't have overdrive, but there's nothing wrong with them. They are actually very reliable and durable. If you do use one, and you're planning on putting the shifter in the floor, do yourself a favor, and get a quality shifter. A cheap shifter will make you LOATHE a Sagi 3-three!

rick0312 · 09-27-2007, 10:28 PM

thanks for the info. the truck already has a saginaw 3 sp in it with aftermarket shifter installed by po through the floor. does feel like a cheap shifter. can anyone reccomend a quality shift setup. thanks

67_C-30 · 09-27-2007, 10:40 PM

This is best 3 speed shifter I've found. You can get a Indy 3 speed shifter., but is not near as good as this one. The shifts are short and precise, and has positive stops. When adjusted correctly, I've never had one of these hang between 1st and 2nd.

http://www.hurst-shifters.com/catalo...strshft3sp.pdf

rick0312 · 09-29-2007, 10:24 PM

thanks for the info on the shifter...that looks great!

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 09-29-2007, 11:01 PM

You better watch out or your gonna have a project build on your hands this is how they all begin...with fixing something simple...

rick0312 · 09-29-2007, 11:32 PM

tell me about it!! I am all in now. motor is coming out to be replaced with 350 and all new rad core and inner fenders...and evrything else. I realy enjoy it though, but I couldn't do it without the expert advice from the board members!!...thanks all!!

09-26-2007, 08:55 PM	#1
rick0312 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Warrington, PA Posts: 403	It begins! This past weekend I decided I was going to cleanup the firewall and just generally spruce up under the hood. Well......one thing led to another and I decided to start the tear down of the front clip. I quess this is how all of this begins!!! Attached Images

09-26-2007, 09:12 PM	#2
rick0312 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Warrington, PA Posts: 403	Re: It begins! Also, can anyone tell me if a saginaw 3 speed is an acceptable manual tranny to bolt up to my new 350 or could you guys reccomend something else. thanks rick

09-27-2007, 10:28 PM	#4
rick0312 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Warrington, PA Posts: 403	Re: It begins! thanks for the info. the truck already has a saginaw 3 sp in it with aftermarket shifter installed by po through the floor. does feel like a cheap shifter. can anyone reccomend a quality shift setup. thanks

09-27-2007, 10:40 PM	#5
67_C-30 I have a radical idea! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweet Home Alabama! Posts: 6,513	Re: It begins! This is best 3 speed shifter I've found. You can get a Indy 3 speed shifter., but is not near as good as this one. The shifts are short and precise, and has positive stops. When adjusted correctly, I've never had one of these hang between 1st and 2nd. http://www.hurst-shifters.com/catalo...strshft3sp.pdf __________________ '67 C-30 Dually Pickup 6.2 Turbo Diesel, NP435 ‘72 C-10 SWB , 350 4bbl, TH350 '69 C-10 SWB , 250 L6, 3 OTT '69 GMC C3500, dump truck, 351 V6, NP435 '84 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer 67 C-30 Turbodiesel build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254096 My trucks http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/d...ediafilter=all Member of the 1-Ton Club!

09-29-2007, 10:24 PM	#6
rick0312 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Warrington, PA Posts: 403	Re: It begins! thanks for the info on the shifter...that looks great!

09-29-2007, 11:01 PM	#7
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,604	Re: It begins! You better watch out or your gonna have a project build on your hands this is how they all begin...with fixing something simple... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

09-29-2007, 11:32 PM	#8
rick0312 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Warrington, PA Posts: 403	Re: It begins! tell me about it!! I am all in now. motor is coming out to be replaced with 350 and all new rad core and inner fenders...and evrything else. I realy enjoy it though, but I couldn't do it without the expert advice from the board members!!...thanks all!! Last edited by rick0312; 09-29-2007 at 11:34 PM.



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