1960 GMC 261 cu/in to adapt to Turbo 350? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Legend56BC · 05-07-2008, 07:44 AM

My daughter brought home a 1960 GMC with a 261 cu/in(6 cyl) and a 3 spd standard and she wants to convert it over to a Turbo 350.I know or think I would need a trans adaptor of some sort or is there a kit of some sort out there?I remember many years ago something abought using a cast itron powerglide adaptor but thats about all I can recall.I have a 327 here and she could put that in no problem but she likes those big 261's and wants to keep it as stock looking as possible..

Fred T · 05-09-2008, 05:54 AM

http://www.stovebolt.com/techtips/trannyswap.htm

Legend56BC · 05-09-2008, 06:24 AM

Thanks Fred I will get my daughter on this right away!

joe231 · 05-09-2008, 07:01 AM

cool truck, even cooler that it belongs to a girl. does she do the wrenchin'?
my wifes first vehicle was a long fleet '64 Chevy with a blown sixer and granny 4 speed. her dad bought it for her for $150 and bought a replacement sixer for it for an additional $150. only stipulation was she had to swap engines herself, i was there for moral support and any instruction she needed, but couldn't physically do anything. she had it handled in an afternoon and was so proud to be driving her $300 truck. that's all it took for me, knew i found the right one, that was about 15 years ago

1966chevroletpu · 05-09-2008, 07:24 AM

Thats a very nice looking stock 1960 gmc pickup, GOOD LUCK with it

Legend56BC · 05-09-2008, 07:25 AM

My daughter does a lot of the work herself but her boyfriend is a streetrodder, motor head as well so it works out well.We have a 38x50 shop and between my wifes 79 vette sitting at rest,my daughters projects and her boyfriends projects and my race crew minor jobs the shop gets real busy......Sometimes my race truck gets pushed around in there! ;-)

magooster · 05-09-2008, 10:13 AM

From a fellow Fraser Valley guy, cool truck!, cool daughter! I love the hoods on those 60 and 61's

05-07-2008, 07:44 AM	#1
Legend56BC Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Aldergrove BC(Vancouver area) Canada Posts: 312	1960 GMC 261 cu/in to adapt to Turbo 350? My daughter brought home a 1960 GMC with a 261 cu/in(6 cyl) and a 3 spd standard and she wants to convert it over to a Turbo 350.I know or think I would need a trans adaptor of some sort or is there a kit of some sort out there?I remember many years ago something abought using a cast itron powerglide adaptor but thats about all I can recall.I have a 327 here and she could put that in no problem but she likes those big 261's and wants to keep it as stock looking as possible.. __________________ http://www.facebook.com/MacDonaldRac...ckTeamBcCanada

05-09-2008, 05:54 AM	#2
Fred T Cantankerous Geezer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Bel Aire, KS Posts: 6,264	Re: 1960 GMC 261 cu/in to adapt to Turbo 350? http://www.stovebolt.com/techtips/trannyswap.htm __________________ Fred There is no such thing as too much cam...just not enough engine.

05-09-2008, 06:24 AM	#3
Legend56BC Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Aldergrove BC(Vancouver area) Canada Posts: 312	Re: 1960 GMC 261 cu/in to adapt to Turbo 350? Thanks Fred I will get my daughter on this right away! __________________ http://www.facebook.com/MacDonaldRac...ckTeamBcCanada

05-09-2008, 07:01 AM	#4
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: 1960 GMC 261 cu/in to adapt to Turbo 350? cool truck, even cooler that it belongs to a girl. does she do the wrenchin'? my wifes first vehicle was a long fleet '64 Chevy with a blown sixer and granny 4 speed. her dad bought it for her for $150 and bought a replacement sixer for it for an additional $150. only stipulation was she had to swap engines herself, i was there for moral support and any instruction she needed, but couldn't physically do anything. she had it handled in an afternoon and was so proud to be driving her $300 truck. that's all it took for me, knew i found the right one, that was about 15 years ago __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

05-09-2008, 07:24 AM	#5
1966chevroletpu Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: san jose, CA Posts: 35	Re: 1960 GMC 261 cu/in to adapt to Turbo 350? Thats a very nice looking stock 1960 gmc pickup, GOOD LUCK with it

05-09-2008, 07:25 AM	#6
Legend56BC Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Aldergrove BC(Vancouver area) Canada Posts: 312	Re: 1960 GMC 261 cu/in to adapt to Turbo 350? My daughter does a lot of the work herself but her boyfriend is a streetrodder, motor head as well so it works out well.We have a 38x50 shop and between my wifes 79 vette sitting at rest,my daughters projects and her boyfriends projects and my race crew minor jobs the shop gets real busy......Sometimes my race truck gets pushed around in there! ;-) __________________ http://www.facebook.com/MacDonaldRac...ckTeamBcCanada

05-09-2008, 10:13 AM	#7
magooster '65 GMC Project Join Date: May 2005 Location: Abbotsford, BC Posts: 653	Re: 1960 GMC 261 cu/in to adapt to Turbo 350? From a fellow Fraser Valley guy, cool truck!, cool daughter! I love the hoods on those 60 and 61's __________________ Beauty is in the eye of the beer holder 1965 GMC project 1999 GMC Safari (daily driver) 2005 Scion XB (Wifey's car)



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