Jack-
Sounds like you have some expertise in the field of upgrading
transmissions/rear ends in old trucks. I would like to know what my options
are with a '50 3600 long bed, that has a '59 235 and a 4 speed, open drive
shaft. Can I simply swap for a later more fuel efficient model without
doing a lot of modification, and if so, which option would be best?
Thanks in advance-
Smokey
'50 3600 5-window
-----Original Message-----
From: jack halton <safesix@worldnet.att.net>
To: oletrucks <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Date: Wednesday, June 23, 1999 7:12 PM
Subject: [oletrucks] S-10 5-speeds
>Getting caught up on some threads, I noticed a caution on the S-10 5 speed
>being inadequate for a 235 - not to worry. S-10's use the same T-5 for all
>the current 4 cyl and 6-cyl applications and the torque rating is very
>conservative. I know of at least one truck with a warmed over 261 and an
>S-10 5-speed that has endured over 100K miles. Consider that the 235 torque
>was measured as a gross rating under optimum conditions and no accessories
>like fan, generator, mufflers etc. And the same transmission is used in
>recent Jeeps behind a 4.0 inline six that puts out well over 200 ft/lbs of
>torque.
>
>If you're really worried about the durability of the S-10 5 speed though,
>use a Camaro 5-speed with the S-10 tail housing to relocate the shifter.
The
>aforementioned Jeep tranny is a direct bolt-in too, even has the GM spline.
>But the shifter is a couple of inches to the rear of the S-10 location, so
>it may interfere with a bench seat.
>
>Jack / Winter Park FL
>
>oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
>
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