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53 Pro Street Pickup - Sep. 8 2007 0:15:58
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linmo
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Can anyone advise please? I have a 53 Chevy Stepside with a 350 auto small block chevy motor, Jag front end and Z28 rear, I was told the truck used to do dragstrip work but I use it as a daily driver, I know the engine has a mild cam,roller rockers,60 thou overbored, racing pistons,edelbrock manifold,HEI Dizzy,four barrel edelbrock carb, rev counter, it is a quick truck,but I've noticed that I never hear it change gear?every vehicle I've ever owned or driven,I've been able to hear or feel when it changes gear,plus also the changes in revs as it goes through the gears, but this truck pulls away strong,and just keeps going? no revs alteration or gear changing noise or feel!! why is this? is it some kind of special auto box for racing? the truck will drive off from 0 up to motorway speeds without any noticable gear change. if anyone can tell me the reason? Thanks Mo.
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RE: 53 Pro Street Pickup - Sep. 18 2007 0:34:46
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Sounds like its got a box out of a daffadile 
Does it kick down when you floor it at about 35 ?
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RE: 53 Pro Street Pickup - Sep. 19 2007 11:58:39
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Pete
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Ya cant hear it change Mo cos you ave the radio too loud. 
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RE: 53 Pro Street Pickup - Sep. 19 2007 17:01:16
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Pete
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You going over the national speed limit Dave.......never...
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RE: 53 Pro Street Pickup - Sep. 19 2007 19:04:58
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Sounds serious to me Mo, best get rid mate. I'll take it off your hands
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RE: 53 Pro Street Pickup - Sep. 20 2007 12:11:25
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Pete
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Sounds serious to me Mo, best get rid mate. I'll take it off your hands
I bet you would  mate
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RE: 53 Pro Street Pickup - Sep. 22 2007 14:45:17
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Well ya gotta try Pete !
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RE: 53 Pro Street Pickup - Sep. 22 2007 15:28:29
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you sure it's not got a powerglide box? if it was a race truck alot of 'em had the 2 speed box fitted....
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RE: 53 Pro Street Pickup - Sep. 24 2007 0:57:56
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you can do 70 mph plus in 1st gear if you have a powerglide box and like hemi said they use them alot in drag racing. so I would say this is the box you have.
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RE: 53 Pro Street Pickup - Sep. 24 2007 1:56:55
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linmo
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So does that mean it will change gear after 70mph? I guess I'd best try it then? thanks guys Mo.
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RE: 53 Pro Street Pickup - Sep. 24 2007 12:05:05
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Pete
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So does that mean it will change gear after 70mph? I guess I'd best try it then? thanks guys Mo.
Ay up Mo what der ya mean you better try, makes it sound as if you ave never ad yer truck over 70 but I know different as I have said before..MO..M56.. leaving Stockport..fast lane owners club member  
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RE: 53 Pro Street Pickup - Sep. 24 2007 14:16:51
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oops! , I got told by the last owner that it did 12 second quarters in its strip days,which ain't shabby, but its all a bit wasted on me as I always get everywhere last,maybe its a bit of crash barrier syndrome  , and it will cruise no problem at a ton, I can't hear myself think at 60 never mind 100, with the wind noise! as its not the most streamline of trucks, but its great for work, hey!! what you doin in Stockport? there ain't no sheep down here,they all left a long time ago,if you get my drift Mo.
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RE: 53 Pro Street Pickup - Sep. 25 2007 15:01:05
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What is this pre-conception you and Phil have about me and sheep? just cos I live in Wales doesnt mean I like sheep . There are more things in Wales like the valleys,mountains, sea views, HTV, S4C. traffic jams caused by holiday makers, over enthusiastic traffic police equiped with every piece of the latest anti speeding technology, bi-lingual road signs, different language, free perscriptions for everyone. Oh I nearly forgot I pass Stockport on my way to Bredbury
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RE: 53 Pro Street Pickup - Sep. 26 2007 1:02:12
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  Hey pete you would have enjoyed last Friday night at the "Sportsmans Club" in town...they had a speed shearing competition...just think all those ewes quickly stripped and laid down!
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RE: 53 Pro Street Pickup - Sep. 26 2007 10:54:47
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Hey pete you would have enjoyed last Friday night at the "Sportsmans Club" in town...they had a speed shearing competition...just think all those ewes quickly stripped and laid down!
AARRGH  NO MORE SHEEP JOKES..I DONT LIKE SHEEP
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