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AD Chevy Trucks Over 6,000 pictures Brad Allen has an awesome collection of Chevrolet factory pictures that he has set up from film strips. Check them out!
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GPK 1961
GPK 1961
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Got my rebuilt 4-speed in my 61' Apache.
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'Bolter
'Bolter
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of course. I do it all the time
1953 Chevrolet 3100 261 cu inch, sm420, 3.55 rear, torque tube still,omaha orange, still 6 volt, RPO green glass, side carrier spare, all done
In the DITY Gallery Video of the 261 running 1964 GMC 1000 305 Big Block V6, sm420, the next cab off restoration
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'Bolter
'Bolter
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After filling it through the top, leave the side fill plug out long enough to let any "over-fill" have time to drip out.
Make sure you're using Transmission Mineral Oil...not 85/90 gear lube.
Mike B
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GPK 1961
GPK 1961
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Thanks for the reply. Hope to get the hydraulics bled this week and see if she goes! GPK1961
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'Bolter
'Bolter
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Filling thru the top is so easy. Sure wish my gearbox was that clean. Nice!
Craig
My '50 Chevy 3100 5 window, '62-235cu, 3:55 rear
My truck ....... Respect The Rust
If I'm not working on my truck, '65 m00stang or VW camper, I'm fishing with the wife or smoking Salmon.
