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willstruck · 04-27-2011, 06:06 PM

Yesterday, I realized the build sheet for my truck was in the glovebox. When I bought the truck, I was told it had a 350 in it. It's an automatic. Manual locking hubs.

Build sheet says it's a 305, 4 speed manual transmission, and automatic hubs... So, how can you easily identify if it's a 305 or 350? Also, any telltale signs that the truck was originally manual and converted?

gchemist · 04-27-2011, 06:11 PM

Compare it to the VIN number. Auto and engine size will be in the VIN. Check the emissions sticker. What does it say? You have to decode the engine block number to know for sure without opening it up.

bikes&bowties · 04-27-2011, 08:09 PM

There will be a hole in the floor for the clutch linkage... Also the hump. But that's changeable
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willstruck · 04-28-2011, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by bikes&bowties

There will be a hole in the floor for the clutch linkage... Also the hump. But that's changeable
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There is a hole for the shifter. It has a cover bolted over it, so I didn't know if they just used the same hump or not. I'm gonna check the casting # on the engine when I get a chance, and see if it's a 350 like I was told or the original 305.

bigblock73 · 04-28-2011, 08:34 PM

Keep in mind, the glove box liner that has your spid could have been changed out...and not even be for your truck...compare it to your dash VIN before you spend any time chasing your tail.

willstruck · 04-28-2011, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by bigblock73

Keep in mind, the glove box liner that has your spid could have been changed out...and not even be for your truck...compare it to your dash VIN before you spend any time chasing your tail.

Thanks, you got a point there...

04-27-2011, 06:06 PM	#1
willstruck Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Auburn, WA Posts: 87	Realized the build sheet in the glove box Yesterday, I realized the build sheet for my truck was in the glovebox. When I bought the truck, I was told it had a 350 in it. It's an automatic. Manual locking hubs. Build sheet says it's a 305, 4 speed manual transmission, and automatic hubs... So, how can you easily identify if it's a 305 or 350? Also, any telltale signs that the truck was originally manual and converted? __________________ '85 k10 long bed, 6" lift. 35" tires. 350, Edelbrock intake/carb, headers, dual exhaust. Automatic.

04-27-2011, 06:11 PM	#2
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	Re: Realized the build sheet in the glove box Compare it to the VIN number. Auto and engine size will be in the VIN. Check the emissions sticker. What does it say? You have to decode the engine block number to know for sure without opening it up. __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos

04-27-2011, 08:09 PM	#3
bikes&bowties Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Washington Posts: 663	Re: Realized the build sheet in the glove box There will be a hole in the floor for the clutch linkage... Also the hump. But that's changeable Posted via Mobile Device

04-28-2011, 08:34 PM	#5
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Re: Realized the build sheet in the glove box Keep in mind, the glove box liner that has your spid could have been changed out...and not even be for your truck...compare it to your dash VIN before you spend any time chasing your tail. __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale Last edited by bigblock73; 04-28-2011 at 08:35 PM.



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