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thump16 · 01-10-2009, 08:49 PM

How many C10 owners on this board have stick shift C10's? Post em up if you have pics and specs please.

S10Fan · 01-10-2009, 09:09 PM

Stock 3 speed relocated to the floor. Shifting is handled by a self built 37" shifter with my friend "Rat Fink" on top.

84 400 · 01-10-2009, 09:14 PM

wish my 84 was... maybe some day.................

Conundrum · 01-10-2009, 10:18 PM

My 74 GMC is a manual, sadly its on the tree and doesn't run. But once it is up and running and turned into a short bed, I hope to have the shifter on the floor and with any luck it will be attached to a 5 or 6spd.

thump16 · 01-10-2009, 10:25 PM

on the tree or the floor doesn't matter. Post your pics.

swb85 · 01-11-2009, 08:49 PM

M21 muncie here, gotta have 3 pedals in my rigs!
Inside....

Outside......

and even some gear bangin'!

[IMG]http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k57/jmm98ls...

ont_guy_38 · 01-11-2009, 09:06 PM

You ever had it to the track swb85?

swb85 · 01-11-2009, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by ont_guy_38

You ever had it to the track swb85?

Nope, it's my daily driver and the camaro is my track toy. Based on my well calibrated butt-o-meter

, I think it would probably do a low 14 or high 13 if it could hook (unlikely w/out slicks). If I nail it any slower than 20mph it's a smoke show. One of these days I'll take it out just to see. I've embarrassed a couple newer mustang gt's around town though, the look on their face after a 25yr old brick on wheels smokes 'em is priceless.

dooce · 01-11-2009, 09:33 PM

Here's mine, it's got a saginaw 4spd. The manual is so much better than my old 86 with the th350, but i wish it had another gear or two.

swb85 · 01-11-2009, 09:48 PM

^^^Very nice dooce! Love the vette ralleys. I hear ya on wanting another gear, as soon as I have the funds I'm putting a TKO600 in.

dooce · 01-11-2009, 10:04 PM

Thanks. I have been researching a 5 or 6 speed swap. I wont be doing anything until I get it back to the states. Where have you been looking at the TKO600s?

Prong · 01-11-2009, 10:27 PM

Here's mine (an old pic midway through paint project before being detailed--hence the semi-dingy look).

thump16 · 01-11-2009, 11:11 PM

Sweet

Keep em coming. My idea for this post came from an 85 squarebody that I kept seeing on ebay from the pennsylvania area. It was a manual SWB with a 454. That truck had to have been a blast to drive..

I imagine you guys have alot of fun too.

jdmaffeo · 01-11-2009, 11:53 PM

here is an old picture of my '84 stepside. It has changed colors! I am almost done putting it back together and then I'll post some pictures of how it looks now.

Russell · 01-12-2009, 12:53 AM

I haven't got any pictures of either truck, but my 1986 GMC K15 has a 6.2L diesel / NV3500 5 speed manual transmission combo in it and my 1980 GMC K25 has a turbocharged 6.2L diesel / NV4500 5 speed manual transmission combo in it.

The NV3500 is fantastic, I love the gearing on the thing, suits the diesel very well. The NV4500 drives just like the SM465 with an overdrive gear. Not quite suited to the diesel's powerband of 1800 - 3000 rpm, but is a bullet proof transmission.

**Corts60** · 01-12-2009, 02:27 AM

All my girls are original sticks. My '80 has a 4-speed with granny low hooked between a crate 350 and NP205 T-case. My '60 has the original Muncie M-318 3 on the tree and my Nova (you can see her peeking out of the side under the cover) has the factory saginaw 4-speed.

I still have to clean up the interior yet...
http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/e...ts76/014-1.jpg

bad_burb · 01-12-2009, 03:02 AM

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Originally Posted by swb85

M21 muncie here, gotta have 3 pedals in my rigs!

That is badass! Someday I hope to be bangin' gears with a TKO behind my small block. I love it.

rod86 · 01-12-2009, 07:39 AM

well ill soon have a tremec 6-speed behind a ls2 in my truck...

thump16 · 01-12-2009, 11:23 AM

That sounds awesome Rod86. Include pictures.

DirtyLarry · 01-12-2009, 02:29 PM

Converted it to a manual 11 years ago. The Tach is mounted to the old automatic shifter boss on the column.

Conundrum · 01-12-2009, 05:50 PM

CreditGod · 01-12-2009, 11:42 PM

hey i saw your pics of your truck did you say that it was an 84 because i thought i saw an 81 grill in your truck if so where did you get it and do you want to sell your i need a super clean one for my project truck that i am finishing up

Mister laugh · 01-13-2009, 01:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Russell

I haven't got any pictures of either truck, but my 1986 GMC K15 has a 6.2L diesel / NV3500 5 speed manual transmission combo in it and my 1980 GMC K25 has a turbocharged 6.2L diesel / NV4500 5 speed manual transmission combo in it.

The NV3500 is fantastic, I love the gearing on the thing, suits the diesel very well. The NV4500 drives just like the SM465 with an overdrive gear. Not quite suited to the diesel's powerband of 1800 - 3000 rpm, but is a bullet proof transmission.

Any info on the nv3500 swap i have an 82' 6.2 i haven't decided if i am keeping or selling but i can say part of the reason i wouldn't mind it going is the 700r4 if it was a 5spd it would stay.

gmchellion · 01-13-2009, 03:40 AM

here is an outside picture of my 82

swb 4x4 inside is haggard at the moment

gmchellion · 01-13-2009, 03:41 AM

oh and its a 4speed sorry the picture is so big i will post more later

01-10-2009, 08:49 PM	#1
thump16 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Valdosta GA Posts: 708	Post your Manual Squarebodies How many C10 owners on this board have stick shift C10's? Post em up if you have pics and specs please. Last edited by thump16; 01-10-2009 at 09:05 PM.

01-10-2009, 09:09 PM	#2
S10Fan Old Heap Driver Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Newport News, Va Posts: 2,642	Re: Post your Manual Squarebodies Stock 3 speed relocated to the floor. Shifting is handled by a self built 37" shifter with my friend "Rat Fink" on top. Attached Images __________________ _____________________________ Bryan '99 Silverado 1500, 4.3, 5-speed, reg cab, short bed '50 Chevy 2DR Hard Top, 350/350, M2 Front End, 3:08 gear, cruiser. '40 F**d Sedan, all Chevy power, Heidt's front end, TCI rear, nice driver.

01-10-2009, 09:14 PM	#3
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,746	Re: Post your Manual Squarebodies wish my 84 was... maybe some day................. __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out

01-10-2009, 10:18 PM	#4
Conundrum Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Parsons, KS Posts: 652	Re: Post your Manual Squarebodies My 74 GMC is a manual, sadly its on the tree and doesn't run. But once it is up and running and turned into a short bed, I hope to have the shifter on the floor and with any luck it will be attached to a 5 or 6spd. __________________ 74 GMC SWB Project "Sin-thia" Static Dropped 8"f/10"r http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=460030 97 GMC reg cab short bed, 4.3V6 / 5spd, daily driver 220,000 miles, all stock for now

01-10-2009, 10:25 PM	#5
thump16 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Valdosta GA Posts: 708	Re: Post your Manual Squarebodies on the tree or the floor doesn't matter. Post your pics.

01-11-2009, 09:06 PM	#7
ont_guy_38 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 1,006	Re: Post your Manual Squarebodies You ever had it to the track swb85?

01-11-2009, 09:33 PM	#9
dooce Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Tinker, OK Posts: 369	Re: Post your Manual Squarebodies Here's mine, it's got a saginaw 4spd. The manual is so much better than my old 86 with the th350, but i wish it had another gear or two. Attached Images __________________ 1976 Chevy 1/2T 2wd SWB 327/Saginaw 4spd 3.73:1 LQ4 6.0/T56 Build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=772071 LFSalleeII@gmail.com

01-11-2009, 09:48 PM	#10
swb85 On a budget like Fred Sanford Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Topeka, KS Posts: 2,031	Re: Post your Manual Squarebodies ^^^Very nice dooce! Love the vette ralleys. I hear ya on wanting another gear, as soon as I have the funds I'm putting a TKO600 in. __________________ '85 Silverado swb: 383 stroker, 10.5:1, vortec heads, 232/238 roller cam, RPM air gap, performer 750 carb, stainless longtubes, 3" duals/super 44's, T56/4.11 383ci build / exterior refresh thread '98 Camaro z28: 370ci twin turbo 370ci build '01 Tahoe LT 4x4: 5.3, longtubes/ory, magnaflow duals, custom tune....wife's DD

01-11-2009, 10:04 PM	#11
dooce Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Tinker, OK Posts: 369	Re: Post your Manual Squarebodies Thanks. I have been researching a 5 or 6 speed swap. I wont be doing anything until I get it back to the states. Where have you been looking at the TKO600s? __________________ 1976 Chevy 1/2T 2wd SWB 327/Saginaw 4spd 3.73:1 LQ4 6.0/T56 Build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=772071 LFSalleeII@gmail.com

01-11-2009, 10:27 PM	#12
Prong Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: CO Posts: 475	Re: Post your Manual Squarebodies Here's mine (an old pic midway through paint project before being detailed--hence the semi-dingy look).

01-11-2009, 11:11 PM	#13
thump16 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Valdosta GA Posts: 708	Re: Post your Manual Squarebodies Sweet Keep em coming. My idea for this post came from an 85 squarebody that I kept seeing on ebay from the pennsylvania area. It was a manual SWB with a 454. That truck had to have been a blast to drive.. I imagine you guys have alot of fun too. Last edited by thump16; 01-11-2009 at 11:12 PM.

01-11-2009, 11:53 PM	#14
jdmaffeo Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 241	Re: Post your Manual Squarebodies here is an old picture of my '84 stepside. It has changed colors! I am almost done putting it back together and then I'll post some pictures of how it looks now. Attached Images __________________ 1984 Chevy Stepside, 4spd granny, 4 1/2 front/6 inch rear drop.

01-12-2009, 12:53 AM	#15
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Re: Post your Manual Squarebodies I haven't got any pictures of either truck, but my 1986 GMC K15 has a 6.2L diesel / NV3500 5 speed manual transmission combo in it and my 1980 GMC K25 has a turbocharged 6.2L diesel / NV4500 5 speed manual transmission combo in it. The NV3500 is fantastic, I love the gearing on the thing, suits the diesel very well. The NV4500 drives just like the SM465 with an overdrive gear. Not quite suited to the diesel's powerband of 1800 - 3000 rpm, but is a bullet proof transmission. __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

01-12-2009, 02:27 AM	#16
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,697	Re: Post your Manual Squarebodies All my girls are original sticks. My '80 has a 4-speed with granny low hooked between a crate 350 and NP205 T-case. My '60 has the original Muncie M-318 3 on the tree and my Nova (you can see her peeking out of the side under the cover) has the factory saginaw 4-speed. I still have to clean up the interior yet... http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/e...ts76/014-1.jpg __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 73 Chevy C20(Daily)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=852767 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(sold)

01-12-2009, 07:39 AM	#18
rod86 great southern land Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: perth - australia Posts: 6,194	Re: Post your Manual Squarebodies well ill soon have a tremec 6-speed behind a ls2 in my truck... __________________ rod 86 chevy c10 silverado



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01-12-2009, 11:23 AM	#19
thump16 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Valdosta GA Posts: 708	Re: Post your Manual Squarebodies That sounds awesome Rod86. Include pictures.

01-12-2009, 02:29 PM	#20
DirtyLarry Windy Corner of a Dirty Street Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Pueblo West, Colorado Posts: 2,926	Re: Post your Manual Squarebodies Converted it to a manual 11 years ago. The Tach is mounted to the old automatic shifter boss on the column. __________________ Current vehicle collection: 1978 Chevrolet K10, 8.1L, NV4500, NP205 1989 Chevrolet Suburban, 8.1L, NV4500, NP241 1993 Chevrolet C1500 Sportside, TBI 7.4L, 4L60E 2001 Chevrolet K2500HD, Ext Cab, SWB, 8.1L, ZF 6 speed 2014 Chevrolet Impala LTZ 3.6L Vortec 8.1L because life is too short to tolerate underpowered vehicles Instagram

01-12-2009, 05:50 PM	#21
Conundrum Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Parsons, KS Posts: 652	Re: Post your Manual Squarebodies __________________ 74 GMC SWB Project "Sin-thia" Static Dropped 8"f/10"r http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=460030 97 GMC reg cab short bed, 4.3V6 / 5spd, daily driver 220,000 miles, all stock for now

01-12-2009, 11:42 PM	#22
CreditGod Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: dallas, texas Posts: 90	Re: Post your Manual Squarebodies hey i saw your pics of your truck did you say that it was an 84 because i thought i saw an 81 grill in your truck if so where did you get it and do you want to sell your i need a super clean one for my project truck that i am finishing up

01-13-2009, 03:40 AM	#24
gmchellion Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: turner oregon Posts: 13	Re: Post your Manual Squarebodies here is an outside picture of my 82 swb 4x4 inside is haggard at the moment

01-13-2009, 03:41 AM	#25
gmchellion Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: turner oregon Posts: 13	Re: Post your Manual Squarebodies oh and its a 4speed sorry the picture is so big i will post more later

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