well a 3sp tranny be able to hold/handle the power of a modified big block. ok for my second question i was wondering if what you guys thought about putting in autometer guages in in stead of the old stock ones?and putting in a new speedo that goes a lil' higher than the stock 100mph?this would be put in with a new gauge cluster holder thing (i'm not sure what to call it). cowboy 1961 chevy 1/2 ton shortstep known as sarah (496 stroker coming soon)
Hay Cowboy, If the Big Block you are referring to is that 496 stroker in your signature, I would look at other transmission options than that three speed. Fact is, you will most likely NEED to look at other options as that motor will vaporize that trans. DV
I agree with dvalentine, your TH350 wont last too long with a 496. I love Autometer gauges, I'm going to get the Lunar series along with a Billet dash insert. http://www.autometer.com/hp/2002_catalog/103/103.html '66 C10 Fleetside LWB 350/350
>I agree with dvalentine, your TH350 wont last too long with >a 496. > I think he was referring to a Standard shift 3 speed. The TH350 would be a good option, but ONLY after much internal massaging to bullet proof it. For crusing it's the 700R4.
[updated:LAST EDITED ON Oct-09-02 AT 00:04 AM (CST)]Yes i was refering to the manual shift 3 speed.but i was also kinda thinking about a ratchet shifting auto that i could use a ratchet shift or just normal mode but i want a manual shift tranny NOT auto(i dislike auto's very much.) I was also thinking about going with the muncie or saginaw 4 spd(manual tanny).i just wondered about the 3spd because i have one. is there a bell housing that is made for a hydrolic clutch that will fit a big block? where are you gettting the bittet dash insert? thanks for all the help. cowboy 1961 cheyv 1/2 ton shortstep known as sarah(496 big block coming soon)
The only problem with the Saginaw will be the fact that you wont have to put a new speedo in, it just wont go fast enough. Pat
anyone know where i can get a billet dash instert to hold new guages. and if i go to the local wrecking yard can i find a big block bellhousing that i can use a hydrolick clutch on such as the one that is on my small block. thanks for all the help. cowboy 1961 chevy 1/2 ton shortstep known as sarah(4967 comeing soon) p.s. where do you guys get you insurance for your classic. I'm 16 and i can get full coverage on my 61 for about 145$ at farmers insurance. do you think that is a reasonable price considering my age?
>I'm 16 and i can get full coverage on my 61 for about 145$ >at farmers insurance. do you think that is a reasonable >price considering my age? It's a reasonable price at any age. It al hinges on the "appraised value" of your ride. Mine is still with AAA till it gets it's body work and paint done. At that point, considering the annual mileage I put on the panel, I'll switch to a specialized insurance carrier. Mine is NOT a daily driver and accumulates less than 5,000 miles a year. These carriers usually stipulate that the vehicle cannot be a daily driver, used to commute to work or school. DV
howziit cowboy! JMO, a 3-speed trans would possibly work...if you were a retiree, not a 16-year old! i would suggest muncie 4-speed, wide-ratio trans, 3.5 rear gears.
This is the one I am looking at now: http://nolimit.net/samples.htm For some reason the images aren't showing up on the site right now but hopefully it will be fixed soon. Here is another site with some nice Gauges and dash inserts: http://www.hanelineproducts.com/60-66chevtrk.html '66 C10 Fleetside LWB 350/350
Thanks for the help. hope to up date you guyys on something soon. cowboy 1961 chevy 1/2 ton shortstep known as sarah (496 coming soon)
Hey cowboy, this post may be kind of late, but it might be of interest. I just finished rewiring my entire truck with a chevy duty 12 circuit kit(its actually from American Autowire-a good one). I pulled the gauge panel(diff. design-its from a '65) and took it apart only to find nothing worth saving except for the big bezel around the outside. Using the piece of acrylic that covers the original panel as a guide, I cut a piece of 1/4 inch oak veneered plywood to serve as a new gauge mounting panel. I cut the shape with a band saw and the holes with a hole saw. The whole thing took me about two hours to cut, since I actually ended up cutting two panels--one to fit inside the bezel, and another as a backer plate to hold it in. My finished product really looked pro after I stained it and put in the gauges. I used Autometer performance series gauges. Unfortunately, the small size of the stock gauge bezel only allows for 5 gauges using a 3 3/8 inch speedometer - you'd have to mount a tach somewhere else. I might be mistaken though, the gauge bezels for the 60 to 63 trucks were a little bigger right? Just an idea. . . It sure beat dishing out $100 bucks for a billet panel. TrustyRusty Russell Keyes P.S. I just turned 18, so I now how the budget can get in the way and how time is also a restraint... Happy motoring!
hey thanks for the help trusty. cowboy 1961 chevy 1/2 ton shortstep known as sarah(496 big block coming soon)
