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72_C10_Chevy · 11-23-2018, 10:57 PM

Hello, I have a 72 C10 longbed. I bought it with no motor or transmission. It originally came with a 350 and 3 on the tree. What transmission would that be?

**mongocanfly** · 11-23-2018, 11:54 PM

what trans did it have in it?..most likely youll be looking at a sm465 4spd for it I assume...driveshaft mods are all part of it..but if you can find a lwb ds for a truck that came with whatever trans you choose,it should bolt in (maybe)

**Captainfab** · 11-24-2018, 01:28 AM

Having to have the driveshaft shortened is not that big of a deal. There are way too many variables involved in a engine and trans installation to be have any sort of a guarantee that a driveshaft from any other vehicle will be exactly perfect in your truck. Having a driveshaft shortened is not that expensive. Now having one lengthened which requires re-tubing, can get expensive.

**mongocanfly** · 11-24-2018, 01:38 AM

i just had a 1pc ds completely built new from end2end..cost was way less than I expected..

72_C10_Chevy · 11-24-2018, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by mongocanfly

what trans did it have in it?..most likely youll be looking at a sm465 4spd for it I assume...driveshaft mods are all part of it..but if you can find a lwb ds for a truck that came with whatever trans you choose,it should bolt in (maybe)

It originally came with a 3 on the tree with a 350. I bought it without the motor and transmission. And the guy I bout it from took the shifter out of the 3 on the tree and put a hole in the floor for a manual transmission

72_C10_Chevy · 11-24-2018, 04:32 PM

Also. Would the original transmission be saginaw 3 speed? I'm new to this so bare with me.

DieselSJ · 11-28-2018, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Captainfab

Having to have the driveshaft shortened is not that big of a deal. There are way too many variables involved in a engine and trans installation to be have any sort of a guarantee that a driveshaft from any other vehicle will be exactly perfect in your truck. Having a driveshaft shortened is not that expensive. Now having one lengthened which requires re-tubing, can get expensive.

^^This^^

Pick the trans you WANT - don't limit to what you think will bolt-in with no mods. Mounting the pedal box and clutch linkage is more complicated than dropping off a driveshaft at a shop to have it shortened. You will be happier with the trans you want.

72_C10_Chevy · 11-29-2018, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by DieselSJ

^^This^^

Pick the trans you WANT - don't limit to what you think will bolt-in with no mods. Mounting the pedal box and clutch linkage is more complicated than dropping off a driveshaft at a shop to have it shortened. You will be happier with the trans you want.

I WANT the stock transmission back in it. I like keeping my truck somewhat stock and unchanged

DieselSJ · 11-30-2018, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by 72_C10_Chevy

I WANT the stock transmission back in it. I like keeping my truck somewhat stock and unchanged

Most likely a Muncie 330 was your stock transmission.

weim55 · 12-02-2018, 01:48 AM

The original transmission for your truck is a Muncie M13. It was used in trucks behind 350s and 396s 69-72 and 350s 73-79. If you punch in " 3OTT question " in the forum search box you'll find a thread that shows a picture of the unit.

Steve weim55 Colorado

11-23-2018, 10:57 PM	#1
72_C10_Chevy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Indiana Posts: 28	Manual transmission Hello, I have a 72 C10 longbed. I bought it with no motor or transmission. It originally came with a 350 and 3 on the tree. What transmission would that be? Last edited by 72_C10_Chevy; 11-29-2018 at 10:51 PM.

11-23-2018, 11:54 PM	#2
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,582	Re: Manual transmission what trans did it have in it?..most likely youll be looking at a sm465 4spd for it I assume...driveshaft mods are all part of it..but if you can find a lwb ds for a truck that came with whatever trans you choose,it should bolt in (maybe) __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver

11-24-2018, 01:28 AM	#3
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,246	Re: Manual transmission Having to have the driveshaft shortened is not that big of a deal. There are way too many variables involved in a engine and trans installation to be have any sort of a guarantee that a driveshaft from any other vehicle will be exactly perfect in your truck. Having a driveshaft shortened is not that expensive. Now having one lengthened which requires re-tubing, can get expensive. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

11-24-2018, 01:38 AM	#4
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,582	Re: Manual transmission i just had a 1pc ds completely built new from end2end..cost was way less than I expected.. __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver

11-24-2018, 04:32 PM	#6
72_C10_Chevy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Indiana Posts: 28	Re: Manual transmission Also. Would the original transmission be saginaw 3 speed? I'm new to this so bare with me. Last edited by 72_C10_Chevy; 11-24-2018 at 04:39 PM.

12-02-2018, 01:48 AM	#10
weim55 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Larkspur, Colorado Posts: 904	Re: Manual transmission The original transmission for your truck is a Muncie M13. It was used in trucks behind 350s and 396s 69-72 and 350s 73-79. If you punch in " 3OTT question " in the forum search box you'll find a thread that shows a picture of the unit. Steve weim55 Colorado Last edited by weim55; 12-03-2018 at 04:45 PM.



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