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on the Internet for over 30 years! and not clogged down with Ads! Again, thanks! | | | | Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 93 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 93 | I would like to get rid of the closed drive line on my 50 1/2 ton. Will a mid 60's/70's chev truck 4 speed bolt onto the existing 235 with torque tube 3 speed ? The plan is to use a 4 speed transmission and a Colorado 3.42 rear axle. Thanks guys | | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 | "Will a mid 60's/70's chev truck 4 speed bolt onto the existing 235 with torque tube 3 speed ?" It depends on the 4-speed.
I think that the open drive-shaft SM420 4-speed was made up to 1967.
Other people will post information for higher-geared 4-speed/5-speed transmissions that will/might bolt up to you clutch housing. | | | | | Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 Riding in the Passing Lane | | Riding in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 | 67 on back 4 speed will bolt up to the bell housing. They say money can't buy happiness. It can buy old Chevy trucks though. Same thing. 1972 Chevy c10 Cheyenne SuperIn the Gallery Forum | | | | | Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,096 Crusing in the Passing Lane | | Crusing in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,096 | 465 started in '68. There are not 'higher geared' 4 speeds(4th is direct)unless a T-5, or NP-540 series 5 speed, OD version.
'37 GMC T-18 w/ DD 4-53T, RTO-610, 6231 aux., '95 GMC running gear, full disc brakes, power steering, 22.5 wheels and tires. '47 GMC 1 ton w/ 302, NP-540, 4wd, full width Blazer front axle. '54 GMC 630 w/ 503 gasser, 5 speed, ex fire truck, shortened WB 4', install 8' bed. '55 GMC 370 w/270, 420 4 speed, grain, dump bed truck from ND. Works OK.
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