Need opinions?

Discussion in '1960-1966' started by classiclover, Apr 24, 2003.

  1. classiclover

    classiclover Member

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    Alright, I'm looking at a 1963 Chevy C-10 with a SWB for $1000. The guy said the engine runs, but it also has a rod knocking in it and the transmission is okay, but it's going out! He said I could probably drive it around a bit, but he didn't know for how long.

    Here's where I need your opinions. I'm going to restore it back to the glory shape it came out in, well, with a long list of modications to it. I got a buddy that'll sell me a 700 trans. with a V6 engine for $500. Do I then sell that engine and get a 350 or something maybe better than that? I like the 700r4 trans. but that's not as much as I love the t56 trans. but I don't have the time right now to convert the entire cab to the way I want it right now.

    So in my mumbling I asked if I should keep the V6 engine, get a 350, or something bigger?

    Thanks for the help.

    John Wayne


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  2. zenish

    zenish Member

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    if thats a 2.8 v6 the trans wont bolt up to a 350.if its a 4.3 it will but may not handle the power.
     

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