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#44994 05/16/2003 1:32 AM | Joined: May 2003 Posts: 57 Member | | Member Joined: May 2003 Posts: 57 | Hello to all...First timer!
I was lucky enough to buy a solid Az.1965 C10 a few months ago and have just about finished making it safe. Next comes the getting down the road part.DAILY DRIVERS ARE THE WAY !!! I want to keep the rebuilt 250 but need another gear.If I go automatic,my sweety will enjoy it more and I like driving her 64 comet daily driver.I have a chance to get all the pieces from a 87 4.3 Astro Van (200R4??) Any Feedback Would Be Appreciated....Tom
65 C10 292/700R4 long fleet...Gettin closer by the day.
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#44995 05/16/2003 6:18 AM | Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 140 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 140 | Well, it should bolt up. 4.3 liter motor in the astro, right? That's V8 and new-six bellhousing pattern.
Now, a tranny mount, crossmember, etc, and linkage might be a wee bit of work, but if you can cut, drill, and weld, I can't see too much hassle....
Good luck!
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#44996 05/16/2003 3:38 PM | Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 398 Member | | Member Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 398 | Sounds like you got yourself a sweet truck. An overdrive auto will definately help that old six banger sweat a little less at today's road speeds. The Chevy Astro comes with a TH 700R4-a great tranny which will be more than strong enough to live behind your six. One other thing to consider is the computer control for the trans (converter lockup?) I believe B&M, Painless Performance and others make a computer box which will allow you to properly operate one of these trannies behind an earlier carburated engine. You could also look into a TH2004R, which was a smaller auto overdrive available in big Caprices, Parisiennes, etc. No computer control on those, just normal electric operation (solenoid, I believe) Should be a little easier to hook up, no extra "black box" needed, just grab whatever wiring is in the donor car. Best of luck with you project, let us know how it works out. Regards, Wannabe 
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#44997 05/17/2003 4:07 AM | Joined: May 2003 Posts: 57 Member | | Member Joined: May 2003 Posts: 57 | My step-son says it can work well with a toggle switch on the shifter and a reminder light - 3-4 only for lock-up.(700r4)?????
65 C10 292/700R4 long fleet...Gettin closer by the day.
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