In both series, the 'Highlander package' included special color-coordinated houndstooth cloth inserts and additional trim colors and insulation. Redid original Harrison radiator and heater core. Of course, he goes on to say how much fun it was working with his son and wife on the project. Shifts and works like new. Whether you're repairing an old Chevy Trucks transmission, installing a new one, or rebuilding a car, Eckler's Chevy Trucks is here to help with all your driveline needs, and with a huge selection of high-quality Chevy Trucks transmission parts and services. I started off with a good truck.
Sure, the brilliant Torch Red finish stopped us in our tracks, but upon closer examination it proved to be a truck that was well done-not overdone. This wikia is to be used as a guide. Also new this year were upper and lower side moldings, which added another two-tone paint option. Cylinders were good so I left the bore standard. It runs very smooth, built to original specs. Transmission and transfer case were leaking so I rebuilt and resealed them.
All gauges and lights work good. The standard drivetrain came with a three speed manual transmission and one of two engines; the 250 in³ straight six or the 283 cu in 4. Restored like it came off assembly line Truck looks like a brand new 1972 from top to bottom. In 1968, the 283 cu in 4. It is also common for automatics and manuals to use different rear axle ratios, and even the Electrinic Control Module and some wiring may need to be changed. While the truck was an exceptional example, it was still a 35-year-old truck that had seen plenty of miles over the years. Front and Rear axles were good, just changed gear oil.
That follow statement above is true. The original Turbo 400 was sent off for an overhaul completing the driveline and chassis work. Also, Chevrolet changed the 396 V8 emblem designation to 400 V8. The 396, while still sold as such, was enlarged to 402 cubic inches starting in 1970. The truck rolls on a set of one-off wheels from Billet Specialties measuring 17×9. Attention to detail is meticulous.
New ball joints and spring bushings front and rear. Did not cut the radio hole. That means manuals, books, diagrams, belts, drive lines, and Chevy Trucks transmission kits. The factory air was replaced with a Vintage Air unit and the Hushmat insulation helps keep things cool and quiet in the cabin. Ceramic-coated Hooker headers and Flowmaster mufflers complete the performance package.
Replaced rockers and all other body issues and painted to original Medium Olive color. Original rubber, not the hard rubber stuff. Changing from automatic to manual trans. But to make things faster. Wherever possible new trim was used in place of the old trim; things like door handles, mirrors, headlights, grille, and taillights are all new items.
However, the leaf spring rear suspension was still available on those trucks, and standard on 30 series trucks. The truck grabs its fair share of awards wherever it goes, and it has seen a couple thousand miles of road work in the four months since completion. All transmissions are bolted to the engine, in your case it would be bolted to the rear of the engine. Measure what you drained and start with refilling that amount to put back in to return levels back to normal. Also, the small rear window cab was no longer available. Over-filling can damage your transmission … and it is very difficult to get fluid out once it's in. Body:Truck originally had a few dings and rockers needed replacing.
Truck is not perfect but very close. Then, each piece was painstakingly refurbished and assembled on the frame by Gary and Terry. Wherever possible upgrades and improvements were needed they made along the way, such as replacing the worn steering gear with a new steering box from Flaming River. While all of the chassis work was being completed the engine was sent out to Billy Smith Racing, where it received a complete rebuild designed for more power and reliability. At first glance, the 1969 and 1970 grilles appear identical. It was ready for a ground-up rebuild.