Re: The seldom seen 1966 Sport Trim option - a REAL short wideside has been found!
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Originally Posted by Ed Snyder
If I were you, I wouldn't bother with a Powerglide unless you have some kind of fond attachment to two speed automatics. The '66 I restored that Clyde in SC owns now came from the factory with a 351E and a three speed Turbo-Hydramatic 400 transmission. That's what you ought to put in your truck too. Clyde even added an overdrive unit (Gear Vendors maybe) behind the TH400.
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So in Chevrolet the T400 was only available in 3/4 ton-up sized trucks in 66' so I would assume same for GMC - not available in a 1/2 ton. Wasn't the truck you sold Clyde a 3/4 ton?
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My 60-66 GMC Projects:
1960 1001 Custom Cab short wideside BBW, 305A V6, factory PB, Hood Jet, Radio and Hydramatic.
1962 K1000 4x4 short wideside, BBW, 305D w/ SM420, PTO Winch
1966 1001 Custom Cab short wideside, w/ super rare Sport Trim option interior (bucket seats)
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