Slick 60's

Had a post in the southeast region section but figured i post it up in the build section... anyways


When the truck arrived

Then some changes i have done...not much but replaced the oil bath filter and replaced the ford grille emblems with new ones

Im in the works of getting a c6 transmission rebuilt that came out of a 76 econoline and once that is complete the plan is to swap it over to the straight 6 which im sure i will have plenty of questions along the way esp with parts buying to make it all work.

Ok so this month i will be having the c6 trans out of a late 70s ecoline rebuilt and was wondering what else do i need for the manual to auto conversion? Would it also be possible to keep the steering column i have now, 3 on the tree, and just eliminate the shifter handle from it since it wont be needed? Plan on doing a floor mount shifter...any recommendations?

In the process of changing out the valve cover... havent mounted it uet since im looking for a stainless bolt kit to replace the old ones plus had to order a new oil cap and breather.

great looking truck! really like the satin black interior paint.

viper driver wrote:great looking truck! really like the satin black interior paint.

Thanks... at first i didnt like it but i think im going to leave it, may give it a fresh coat as a touch up and then add red accents that are glossy.

Main focus is the trans conversion

Curious on what the best way is to remove the pcv fitting from the old valve cover? Was going to see if i could reuse it with the new chrome valve cover

Fel-Pro - Valve Cover Grommet Set
Line: FEL | Part # 10740
Found this at the local parts house for less than 3 dollars.

After ordering a few parts n returning sum, i finally have the new valve cover complete

Valve cover complete... can start it up tomorrow to make sure all is running right. Also added some spark plug spacers

The transmission i bought a few months back is finally going for a rebuild. Hoping no major issues with the C6, if so then im back at square one

So was wondering if this plexplate would work for my application of the c6 transmission and L6 motor...

http://www.bmracing.com/products/40332- ... nsmission/


Also looking into this to help with cooling

http://www.bmracing.com/products/70268- ... ery=cooler




And this shifter

http://www.bmracing.com/products/80681- ... &smd=&eng=

I have the Z gate shifter in my 63 and it works fine, just do not put to tight of a bend in the cable when routing it. I am not familiar with the rest of the products someone will correct me if I am wrong but I believe the flex plate is balanced for each engine, 6cyl, 302, 351 etc. so some more research might be needed. The donor van.. was it a 6 cylinder, that might be a better place to start.

Jim

jalipke1124 wrote:I have the Z gate shifter in my 63 and it works fine, just do not put to tight of a bend in the cable when routing it. I am not familiar with the rest of the products someone will correct me if I am wrong but I believe the flex plate is balanced for each engine, 6cyl, 302, 351 etc. so some more research might be needed. The donor van.. was it a 6 cylinder, that might be a better place to start.

Jim

Yeag i read up on the z gate and it seems like the best option for the conversion with it being universal.

Yeah i want to make sure i get the right flexplate and starter for this setup. The info i have on the transmission was it came out of a late 70s model econoline van so guess i should see what kind of flexplate they came with.

The trans cooler i feel was a better option than switching out the radiator combo plus saves a few bucks.

So finally got my transmission in my garage....fully rebuilt c6. Now i just have to gather the test of the parts to start the install








While i was out driving i spotted this truck cruisin around the block from my house

Curious....other than air ride what is the lowest lowering kit out there? I seen the 3/5 drop but not enough for me

Is there a good place to pick up the rear bracket for the parking brake, where the rear cables meet the front cable that goes to the handle? I recently thought i popped the cable at the handle but didnt. The front cable came out of the rear bracket. Looking to replace that bracket since its old. Any pictures of how the cables attach at the bracket? Also my handle is easy to pull but some effort to push back in...any adjustments for this? Thanks

Anyone know where i can pick up the circled bracket? Lmc and summit etc are a dead end. Also anyone know how the cable end hooks up to that bracket?