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Real_McCoy · 10-30-2007, 01:19 AM

I don't know if I shared with you all, but my 66 had a loud clanking noise in first since I got her. The noise was getting worse and the tranny started slamming from 1st last week.

Thursday, I picked up another 3 speed from a guy on Craigslist about 50 miles away. I paid $30 for it. There was some moisture inside, but nothing was frozen and seemed to be working.

I put the replacement tranny in today along with new u-joints. The old tranny had several teeth broken on one of the gears. I am suprised I was able to drive it at all.

I also replaced the defroster blower motor and the defroster vent flex tubes in the dash.

Anyway, the 66 is on the road again. The new tranny works great. It is so refreshing to have a vehicle I can work on myself again. There is a lot to be said for the simplicity of our trucks.

**ChiefRocka** · 10-30-2007, 10:16 AM

Right on man, I'm glad you got her going again....I love CL, BTW !!!

04Xrider · 10-30-2007, 10:47 AM

That what I like about these trucks, they are simple. I have put a lot of modern upgrades into my 66, but I am still keeping it simple.

Iron-Butt · 10-30-2007, 05:56 PM

good going

Dadsredwagon · 10-30-2007, 09:18 PM

funny was just talkin to my neigbor today about the ease of keeping the truck going

Demmit_Hemmit's 65 · 11-01-2007, 09:46 AM

Yep......................sure Is Nice Not To Have To Pay Someone To Work On Your Own Vehicle........................................that's What I Like About Our Older Trucks.....................if It's Broke Fix It.................if You Don't Know What To Do To Fix It Post It Here And There Is Always Someone More Than Willing To Help..............................i've Been On Here For A While Now And There Never Has Been This Many People On The 60-66 Side Of The Board.....................................kudos To All You Guys That Follow This Board.......................................hemmit

**ChiefRocka** · 11-01-2007, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Demmit_Hemmit's 65

Yep......................sure Is Nice Not To Have To Pay Someone To Work On Your Own Vehicle........................................that's What I Like About Our Older Trucks.....................if It's Broke Fix It.................if You Don't Know What To Do To Fix It Post It Here And There Is Always Someone More Than Willing To Help..............................i've Been On Here For A While Now And There Never Has Been This Many People On The 60-66 Side Of The Board.....................................kudos To All You Guys That Follow This Board.......................................hemmit

10-30-2007, 01:19 AM	#1
Real_McCoy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: El Dorado, Kansas Posts: 198	66 rolling again I don't know if I shared with you all, but my 66 had a loud clanking noise in first since I got her. The noise was getting worse and the tranny started slamming from 1st last week. Thursday, I picked up another 3 speed from a guy on Craigslist about 50 miles away. I paid $30 for it. There was some moisture inside, but nothing was frozen and seemed to be working. I put the replacement tranny in today along with new u-joints. The old tranny had several teeth broken on one of the gears. I am suprised I was able to drive it at all. I also replaced the defroster blower motor and the defroster vent flex tubes in the dash. Anyway, the 66 is on the road again. The new tranny works great. It is so refreshing to have a vehicle I can work on myself again. There is a lot to be said for the simplicity of our trucks. __________________ Daniel 66 Chevy C10 LWB Support our troops!

10-30-2007, 10:16 AM	#2
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,147	Re: 66 rolling again Right on man, I'm glad you got her going again....I love CL, BTW !!! __________________ 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!"

10-30-2007, 10:47 AM	#3
04Xrider Registered thread killer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Cookson, OK. Posts: 349	Re: 66 rolling again That what I like about these trucks, they are simple. I have put a lot of modern upgrades into my 66, but I am still keeping it simple. __________________ !966 stepside, 350 SB, ZZ-4 roller, Crane roller rockers, 0.030 flat tops, airgap intake, 750 Holley, stainless steel headers, edelbrock SDT mufflers, Mark 8 elec fan, 700R-4, column shift

10-30-2007, 05:56 PM	#4
Iron-Butt 454 club Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,348	Re: 66 rolling again good going __________________ David 1965 Chevrolet c-10 454 automatic Custom bbw swb. 1965 Chevrolet C-10 swb (Sold) 1963 Chevrolet C-10 6 Cyl automatic with dual exhaust, pb, ps and 17's. R.I.P "I will miss you. 1967 Chevrolet C-10 6 Cyl Custom lwb 1939 Chevrolet Coupe, 350 v8 automatic. 1935 Chevrolet 2 Dr Standard in the works. 2015 Harley Davidson Street Glide. 2023 Chevrolet Stingray Z51 Convertible. I never want to grow up.

10-30-2007, 09:18 PM	#5
Dadsredwagon Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Spring,TX Posts: 342	Re: 66 rolling again funny was just talkin to my neigbor today about the ease of keeping the truck going

11-01-2007, 09:46 AM	#6
Demmit_Hemmit's 65 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Peru, Indiana Posts: 741	Re: 66 rolling again Yep......................sure Is Nice Not To Have To Pay Someone To Work On Your Own Vehicle........................................that's What I Like About Our Older Trucks.....................if It's Broke Fix It.................if You Don't Know What To Do To Fix It Post It Here And There Is Always Someone More Than Willing To Help..............................i've Been On Here For A While Now And There Never Has Been This Many People On The 60-66 Side Of The Board.....................................kudos To All You Guys That Follow This Board.......................................hemmit



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