1965 C10 modern tranny needed

[seanjuan1978]

I am a new member and have a question. I plan on dropping a 5.7L LS6 in my truck. what modern 5 or 6 speed manual would bolt up and still leave room for the shifter inside the cab?

[dward]

Hey, I dropped a message for idea about engine and transmission earlier and have had no, that's zero replies. I think this message board is dead! I'd like to put a modern 5 speed Chevy tranny in my '65 c-30 but don't know about the parking brake set up. Mine came with a drum brake on the old 4 speed granny tranny, but no rear end brake mechanism. I haven't looked to see if something can be set up to work for a parking brake on the rear end or not. I've burned up two modern Chevy automatic tranny's hauling heavy-medium loads ('97 and 2000 c1500 and c2500 respectively) so will never uses a GM auto in a truck again. Currently I haul with a 2002 Dodge 2500 Cummings and would love to put that in my '65 Chevy 1 ton. My advice would be to go to StoveBolt.com where people answer posts.

[joesscamaro]

If the only problem you have with fitment for the t56 is getting the shifter inside the cab, just cut out the hole in the floor a little bigger to make room for it. And, it sounds like you'll probably have to get a custom made driveshaft.

[seanjuan1978]

yeah, i would love to use the T56, but i found out it is too long. i spoke to a really knowledgeable engine builder and he recommended an aftermarket ford tranny 5spd manual that is the right length. thanks for the reply guys