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| | | | Joined: Oct 2013 Posts: 13 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2013 Posts: 13 | did they ever combine a 283, 327, or 350 with a 3 speed on the column?
1960 Apache 10 LWB Custom Cab Stainless Trim Package
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1953 Chevy 3100 261 and SM420 53Chevy 31001953 Mack Firetruck 1972 Porsche 911 1986 Honda Goldwing
| | | | | Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 117 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 117 | Mine has a 350 now with a 3 speed on the column, It came out new with a 283 3 speed on the column. | | | | | Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 2,409 Former Workshop Owner | | Former Workshop Owner Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 2,409 | They even had 307's with 3 on the tree in some 68's.
John
~ J Lucas 2006 GMC Envoy 4.2 I6 2023 Ram 2500/Cumins 6.7 I6 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee (Wife’s) 2002 Silverado 2500 Gas 6.0 1941 Chevy 1/2-Ton 1942 Chevy 1.5-Ton SWBIn the Gallery My Flicker Photos! | | | | | Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,544 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,544 | 3 speed was the standard issue for all 1/2 ton pickups. | | | | | Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 1,552 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 1,552 | Since you are in the '60-'66 forum, I'll assume you are inquiring about the engine/3-speed combinations available in these years. If so:
235 six/3-speed
230 six/3-speed
250 six/3-speed
292 six/3-speed
283 V8/3-speed
327 V8/3-speed
available transmissions were:
3-speed manual
4-speed manual
2-speed Powerglide
3-speed TurboHydraMatic
These combinations cover the '60-'66 Chevy light-duty trucks. This information does not take into consideration the GM cars of the era or Chevy light-duty trucks, older than 1960 or newer than 1966.
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| | | | | Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 1,002 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 1,002 | Not all 3 speeds are the same. The SM318 was used up to the mid 60s depending whether it was a car or truck. There is also a long and short tail shaft versions of the SM318. The weak spot in the 318 is the sliding ring gear and won't take abuse. The all synchro 3 speed that replaced the 318 is a stronger trans.
Larry
I don't own a vehicle that isn't old enough to drink.
| | | | | Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 942 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 942 | They even had 307's with 3 on the tree in some 68's. I've got a '72 307 with "3 on the tree". It also has Manual Disc Brakes. Bill
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| | | | | Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 725 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 725 | I'm with C10-C90 Bill. My 71 C10 came Canadian 350/4bbl standard brakes, standard steering and three on the tree. A PO screwed up the TH350 install so badly that I have to redo it. I have upgraded the steering to power, brakes to power, wiring and interior. For Pictures; http://s1109.photobucket.com/user/Roadmarks/library/1971%20C-10?sort=6&page=1 Best wishes, Les | | |
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