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Re: my 66 f100

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That type of bracket will need to come off of a parts truck. Someone ont he list might have one sitting around.
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bruceandersson wrote:That type of bracket will need to come off of a parts truck. Someone ont he list might have one sitting around.


Thanks... will have to make mine work until then etc.
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Curious do i get a internal or external balanced flexplate?
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66redrider wrote:Curious do i get a internal or external balanced flexplate?


I probably shouldve added more info.... my truck has a 240/300 and the auto trans im swapping came from a 79 econoline 150 with straight 6.... with that being said, for the flex plate am i looking at one that is balanced or not bslanced? Thanks
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So pulled the truck out of the garage today and installed my passenger side mirror and took her around the block.... must say i cant wait to get the transmission swapped over and will need to look into improving the manual brakes and what a chore to turn without ps lol
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Re: my 66 f100

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i am gathering up parts an i believe im close to the transmission swap....

What i have:
-c6 trans rebuilt
-kickdown cable
-trans cooler with lines
-trans mount
-flexplate

What i still need (feel free to chime in on something im missing):
-floor shifter (probably going with a b&m)
-new starter
-driveshaft

I feel like im missing items that are needed so again feel free to chime in....appreciate the help
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I quickly painted the transmission.... friday i will begin the conversion, the no turning back point

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Also i was curious if anyone could let me know roughly how many qts of fluid this c6 trans takes?
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I just changed out a COM for a C-6. I bought a case of amsoil and had 1 and about a third of a quart left.
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I should say that was for the torque converter as well.
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Well spent a good portion of friday trying to get out the old transmission...its out so now i wait to put the new one in

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So im looking to order a few more pieces for my transmission swap and was wondering what size and style fittings would i need for the trans where the cooler lines hook up to it? Looking to run hose instead of braided lines. Thanks
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Not done with the swap... its slow going but here are some pics of the progress

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Well the carpet is ordered
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I was getting ready to ask the question of what linkage you used for your C-6 swap. Never mind I saw the floor shift. I have a C-6 and getting ready to swap the New Process four speed out and C-6 in.
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Michelle wrote:I was getting ready to ask the question of what linkage you used for your C-6 swap. Never mind I saw the floor shift. I have a C-6 and getting ready to swap the New Process four speed out and C-6 in.
Yeah i went with the starshifter from b&m
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Carpet came in

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Did some work getting my battery tray replaced
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