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> Date: Mon, 22 Oct 2001 21:56:32 -0500
> From: "Becky Ham" <the_hams@hotmail.com>
> Subject: [oletrucks] '56 Rear End/Tranny Change
>
> Need advice on whether to swap trannys or rear end. Have a '56 1/2 ton
step
> side with OE front and rear suspension and axles, 283 V8 with TH350 auto
> trans. Suspect the rear end ratio is 4.11 (you could get 3.90 or 4.11 in
> '56). At 60 MPH engine RPM is 3000-3200. I'm thinking about swapping the
> 350 for a 700R4 with lockup converter. Anyone had experience or can
furnish
> advice? Would appreciate any help.
>
> Carl
> '56 stepside
>
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Carl, go to http://www.bowtieoverdrives.com/index2.htm
for a whole bunch of 700r4 information.
Dennis McGillis
Vintage Chevrolet Club of America
Orange County Region
949-551-4821 phone
949-551-1162 fax
949-533-7211 cellular
oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
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