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Re: [oletrucks] Guidance

To: Bob Fischer <bfischer@utm.net>
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] Guidance
From: ADvent@thuntek.net
Date: Fri, 18 Feb 2000 16:23:20 -0700
if you want milage, go with the 700r4. i think very highly of these trannys if
they are built correctly

Bob Fischer wrote:

> >Sping is just around the corner and I'm thinking of things I can do to my 51
> >chevy on my limited budget.  I have an 84 Camaro donor car.  It has a 305
> >with 10k on a long block,  new carb and a few other goodies.  700R4 tranny.
> Sounds like you have everything you need to make your 51 a comfortable
> daily driver. Why not just use the front clip from the Camaro? You'll get
> your disk brakes (power) steering (power) motor mounts etc.
>
> I'm just going through this with a 77 GMC 1/2 ton donor truck and our 49
> 3100. I got to keep everything except the motor/tranny for the labor
> involved in removing those two items for the owner. I've used the front
> saddle (IFS, power disks, power steering) steering column, shifter linkage,
> pedal/mc assy, wiring harness/fuse block. I'm using the driveshaft and rear
> axle (64") 3.40:1 on the stock rear suspension (new bushings/shackles) The
> existing spring pads where in the right spot, except on the wrong side
> (top) of the axle tubes. The V8's usually had 3.07:1 rear gears, which is
> great for mileage and cruising, but when I pulled the rear cover, it has a
> 34/10 (usually 6 cyl)gear set. I'm using a .030 over 283 with flat top
> pistons and early power pak heads with 305 (1.84") intake valves and
> hardened exhaust seats. I installed a mild  mileage/torque cam and a 180
> manifold and small vacuum 4 bbl carb. I'm going to use a TH350 tranny,
> since I have one on hand, and it matches the driveshaft yoke from the donor
> truck.
> This is going to be my daily driver/commuter truck, so mileage is
> important. It's replacing a 40+ mpg  86 Chevy Sprint which is getting
> pretty tired with 220k miles, and I'll be happy with 20+mpg.
>
> >toying with the idea of a 4 bar rear set up.  I have access to eqipment and
> >facilites, and  I'm confident I could build one myself.
> If this is a daily driver, you won't need a four bar. Leave those setups
> for the racer/pro-street types. Unless you really know what you're doing
> initially and want to keep tinkering with the linkage points, use the money
> on the sub frame install. If you feel confident enough to build a four bar
> rear, you can probably handle the sub assy install.
>
> "Nothin lasts forever except old Fords and a natural stone" - Willie Nelson
>
> http://home.utm.net/bfischer          e-mail - bfischer@utm.net  or
>
> robert.f.fischer.jr@syntegra.com
>
>
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