Trukluvr's new project.

[Stewzer55]

Most replacement radiators are for automatic applications, I've changed a couple in the last few years in manual cars and it didn't matter that they had a trans cooler in the tank since they weren't used.

[trukluvr]

Thanks to Uncle Sam I was finally able to get all the front end parts bought/ordered. Brakes, ball joints, shocks, and springs. Time to be like a kid at Christmas. Just need to find a place I can do the work now.

[trukluvr]

The front end work has made her feel like a different truck. Loving it!! Just wish I had time & money to driver her more.

[trukluvr]

This year has been tough for this project, More transmission issues. Will be hunting over the winter for a donor truck with an A833 to swap in. I'm done with automatics in this thing. If you have any leads, please let me know.

[trukluvr]

Still hunting for a manual trans swap donor. Prefer A833, but would also consider NV3500 or NV4500, or possibly a T-5. Hoping to get something set up so I can drive this beast this summer.

[silver_bullet]

might be a bit steep, but did find this: https://www.ebay.com/i/162920703303?chn=ps&dispItem=1

[trukluvr]

might be a bit steep, but did find this: https://www.ebay.com/i/162920703303?chn=ps&dispItem=1

Nice thought, but that one is for a Mopar. It could work, but I am on a budget & would rather find a GM set up. Thanks for the link tho.

[trukluvr]

Since I have been unable to locate a suitable donor for a manual swap I am looking into rebuilding the TH350 that currently resides in the truck. Hopefully the estimate comes in within my budget.

[Dan Barlow]

I think you should do the T5 . Are there no junk yards near you ?

[JOES66FURY]

Rebuild what you got, save your nickels and dimes to do the manual swap the right way at a later date. When you do get ready you could flip the "refreshed" trans for a few bucks to offset the cost and/or cover incidentals.

Kinda what I am doing now with my turd. Flipping bits of this and tossing my change in a jar so I can pick up some parts that I need....slow going but I figure it's been this long, whats another 12 years....

[Redline04]

Still hunting for a manual trans swap donor. Prefer A833, but would also consider NV3500 or NV4500, or possibly a T-5. Hoping to get something set up so I can drive this beast this summer.

In case this helps with your search, I'm adding a link to the FB page & business listing my SiL started about a year ago... Midwest Classics, LLC ..based out of Appleton/Hortonville. once you ask Chris to add you to the group you can post up what your looking for. Maybe someone out there can help you find your trans.

This is the link to the FB buy-sell-trade page that Chris Admin's ... https://www.facebook.com/groups/1233414693407456/

Hope it helps some...
John

[trukluvr]

Rebuild what you got, save your nickels and dimes to do the manual swap the right way at a later date. When you do get ready you could flip the "refreshed" trans for a few bucks to offset the cost and/or cover incidentals.

Kinda what I am doing now with my turd. Flipping bits of this and tossing my change in a jar so I can pick up some parts that I need....slow going but I figure it's been this long, whats another 12 years....

That was my goal after the search for a manual failed. Got the truck to the shop for the rebuild & they found the root causes of the issues I was having. Only set me back $280 instead of the $1100 for a complete rebuild.

[silver_bullet]

On the Road Again!

[trukluvr]

Spring clean up under way. This year it's new door hinges & strikers. Should come out of storage in about a month.

[trukluvr]

Dropped her off at the body shop this morning to get the hinges replaced. Should have back next weekend.