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The shifter mechanism isn't too hard to put back in place. Unhook one shift rod from the column, then move the finger that moves between the 2 column arms until it is connected to one of the arms. You should be able to reconnect the rod and shift gears then, at least until it hangs back up in gear.
If you look in a manual it will show you how to adjust the shift rods on the column with a drill bit that fits through both of the rods and a reference hole on the column in neutral position with the adjusters on the transmission levers on the transmission. This is not that complicated and it fixes it almost every time so find that article and there you go.
My father recently got a 2008 4.6 liter Ford Mustang GT and I’ve been customizing it because of RU-vidrs like you. You make not only me but a lot of people love restoring and customizing cars. This is a saying I always go by. Where other people see junk and trash, I see an opportunity to learn and have fun.
Easily one of the best vehicles I ever had was a really nice original longbed like that. Same powertrain but with factory tach and soft headliner, coil springs, and a really nice two tone paint job. I had the last payment on the dash and was headed to the post office to mail it when my neighbor's hunting dogs ran out in front of me and I hit a soft shoulder on a bank, rolled it, and mangled the cab. I always wanted to build one like that with a Pontiac 4v OHC six and a T5. It's pretty amazing how resilient those old sixes were. Not surprised at all that one cranked up and ran ok.
When I was a kid, my dad had a 69' C10 lwb Blue on White. It was a rust bucket but that truck held more memories for me than I thought when it was sold.
I drove one of those (my Dad's) around 74-75. The column shift would occasionally jam and you'd have to get out and pry on the levers under the hood to get it shifting again.
I had a 69 Chevy C20. Body rusted away and I sold it over a decade ago now. Sold it running. That thing was the most reliable and easy to work on truck I’ve ever had. Just wish I had gotten it before it had near rusted out. 3 on the tree with a 305. I installed a junkyard manifold for a quadrajet I had lying around and it could do burnouts no problem. Originally had a one barrel if you believe it. Dad always thought it was the motor but I knew better. Loved that truck.
I love that truck, the patina is perfect in my book, it would make a wonderful donor for a 454 that I know of, getting it out to Arizona would be a problem tho, I hope to see this project through! Thanks Dylan!
I have a big soft spot for those trucks! my dad had an orange 72 C10 long bed for 20+ years. I grew up riding around in it, and ended up owning it myself for 5-6 years. I miss it a lot, but it was about as rough as that one. Heres my vote, pull the 250 I6 out, freshen it up, 4-barrel and headers, slap a GM T-5 behind it and slide it in that gorgeous 68! then get some V8/trans combo for that truck, get tires and brakes on it, and just go have some fun! burnouts, dirt road sliding, who knows what lol. Great video man!
I love the quality and care you put in these videos it feels so sincere I can just tell you love what you do and it helps that either you or your editor is quite good at their job
I think the issue with the trans is that the trans mount broke and bent something when that thing rolled on it's passenger side. Likely, the drivetrain flopped about a bit when it was on it's roof. That also explains the hood dent, roof dent and generally mangled state for the passenger's side fender, and why it was used for parts. It's probably what parked it.
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Have you checked the linkage at the transmission? Some of the rod bushings are probably gone and causing it to bind. The clutch pressure plate or flywheel may also be broken.
Excellent video Dylan :) I learned on 1968 Chevrolet C10 pickup truck my one late Farmer friend of family in 1990's Navy Blue , Navy Blue Interior , had West Coast mirrors on doors, had 292 with 1 barrel carb Carter think was 500 CFM with Hand choke cable knob in dash work too , Manual transmission of 3 in tree , updated 1978 Chevrolet 15 1/2 ton bolt 377 rear end gears posi , 4 wheel drum brakes too, 7.50/ 16's studs rims factory with chrome dog dishs, fuel tank in behind seat , Am factory GM Delco radio plus antenna one speaker in middle too, 70 amp Alternator plus Generator light work too it , Steering wheel was Chevrolet type with chrome cap for horn switch too and slide back window too ! Chrome front bumper & back to but seat sat on metal pail on driver side Lol and for Gas pedal had Farmall clutch grip on to pivot arm in shape like this backwards T because rubber broke off but mounted on with small door hindge on floor ! But was only truck seen when had clean up brakes drums had Emergency brake handle hook for front and back wheels also factory option and no power steering or brakes too! Plus rad was rare of 4 core and truck suspension was heavy duty for 3/4 or 1ton type frame and called it 5/8 ton ! But was interested truck Dylan also this to Rock Auto sell Three in Tree also lube up Iinkage maybe need heat with torch too unstuck it !
Dylan I really honestly enjoy all of your videos alot and I've learned alot of things from you that I didn't know was possible to do as I am a back yard mechanic for many years and I must say you are a very good teacher and watching your videos is the most best thing ever and I will continue watching your videos
the mechanisum on the column itself where the rods hook to gets gummed up over time and needs to be lubed up so they both can slide up and down the column freely. those rods and that steering column NEVER WEAR OUT. lube it up well and then work each rod back and forth until the upper arms on the column move back and forth up and down the column. that should solve your problem unless your clutch disc is shot, but even if it is those rods and the mech. will still move as they should. dont give up on it! i drove this same same setup from 1982-1992 and gave it hell! lol,,,
I’ve got a 69 C10 that same color! (It’s called Maroon Poly, and it’s the rarest color for 69 Chevy trucks). That two-tone isn’t original, though; they didn’t start that two-tone style until 1971 (I actually added the same two-tone to mine when I restored it). That truck looks to have similar options to mine, too: 3-speed manual, deluxe side trim, painted bumpers, heavy duty suspension (that’s why it has the 6-bolt wheels. It’ll also have rear coil springs like a newer Ram). It looks like the only major differences I can see between this one and mine is that mine has a 307 small block instead of a 6, mine has deluxe gauges, and mine has a black interior instead of the red one like this one. I’d love to know if this one has the wood bed floor, too. You’ve got a mighty rare truck there!
The finger that moves the shifter arms on your column needs to be moved back into the right position. It may be easier if you unhook the rod to one side so you can get that piece back in alignment.
The 3 speed mr.gasket shifter is usually sold at AutoZone there is nothing wrong with the motor in that truck you have a good body right next to it there was more wrong with the fury but you fixed it.
Just disconnect the second and third gear linkage so you'll have first in reverse without hang up and and disconnect and loop the heater core hoses so you can drive it around the yard
I actually went and looked at these two trucks for parts trucks for my 68 in-line 6 and he was asking to much for that in my opinion lol. Glad to see you got them
Yep. I carried a 2x4 just for the clutch pedal and went under the hood to shift it when she got bound up. Adjusting or new bushings. Nice ol 3 speed on the floor is best. Love thos trucks. Frankenstein those girls.
That is why I love those straight 6 engines. They are just hard to kill. Glad to hear her run. I saw the fire truck in the background. Any more content coming on it?
So many things on my mind watching this. 1) I wish it was for sale. 2) I wish I had money in the event it was for sale. 3) IF it was for sale I wish it was closer to Texas. And more... 🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔😒🤔🤔🤔 Awesome video! God bless you.
I'm willing to say you have enough there to make that other truck run. Just put the drive train in the other and maybe whammy the corner of that hood back out and you've got a runner with a more straight body. That 250 is just about indestructible. The other truck reminds me of a '67 Chevy my friend's dad owned back in 1989. Same color. She was a little tired but a ran great. A little dented but no rust. Only issue is it had the old GM ignition switch that didn't require a key. One morning they woke up to find it gone. It was later found in a school parking lot with the 6 cylinder missing. They sent it to the salvage. I wish I'd had the smarts to snatch that old truck up after that! Coulda put in a new ignition switch, dropped a 350 in it and had something!
Dude this is absolutely epic that you’re doing a 69 my 69 was almost exactly like that it had manual in the floor but was converted to automatic mines a long bed as well but the only difference is that mine is an arizona truck with absolutely zero rust love the content Dylan!!!!! Much love from AZ!!!
McCool vid Dylan, it seems like no matter who the maker is,an old straight six will usually run with little effort. Was wondering, do you have plans to build the Crew cab truck? Love the looks of those old rigs.👍🇺🇸🤘🔥🔥🔥🔥
Having owned one...that 3 on the tree linkage was always bad. The bushings would go out...take off hard in first, go for second and it would lock between gears. Great motor...great truck..but put a floor shifter in it.
Old school all the way, Dylan your videos are awesome, I would love to have that old 69c10 . Dylan you are a amazing guy. Keep up the amazing work you do, your channel is amazing
The floor shifters are still available pretty easily Mr gasket makes one hurst makes one. You used to be able to get one right off the shelf at AutoZone. I think summit has a universal 3sp shifter too.
Thank you, Mr. McCool, for sharing this glorious junk with us. A lot of us, that don’t have the extra time, knowledge, and money,live vicariously through you and a few others. It’s a bonus that you post scripture and are kid-friendly.
Cool I just got a 250, 6 cylinder running too . They are some smooth running motors. If I was closer to yo I'd come and buy it for a project on my channel.
The shifter problem is likely the bushings at the tranny. Waste the entire setup with lube, and it may come back for you. At least enough to cruise the yard. Looks like you're gonna need an alternator as well, that pulley is toast.
Hey Dylan I just wanted to tell you that I love watching your channel especially the 58 Plymouth series! ..but this C10 is right up my alley I actually have a daily driver 72 C10 that I got from my dad when I was 14.. since then I've built it from basically the ground up I'm almost 24 now, and I have also several other 73-80 squarebodies and a 72 camaro RS Z28 project. I love all brands of the classics and working on them but I will tell you right now I'm definitely a C/K chevy lover myself and I noticed your other truck that you showed at the beginning that had the engine delete happens to be a 68 chevy 50th gold anniversary C10 roller, I've been wanting one of those for a very long time.. and I would be very interested in buying it off of you if you were at all interested in selling. Thanks, and keep doing what you're doing man I love it as well as many others. Take care
I've got a 69 cst-10 short bed 350 red and white. Just rewired this summer. Had it since I was 16. 23 years now. I tell my kids that I love it more than them. Haha.
Hey Dylan: Just goes to show that you can't kill a Chevy... No matter how rough the rig is, if you can work it through, you will eventually start it up... From the home of PB Blaster Silicone spray... Cleveland, Ohio.....
Dylan, my 1990 k1500 was rear ended and spun into a wall last week, totalling it. I found another exact same truck that I'll be getting but I'm going to have some spare parts I want to get rid of. I have a good pair of black crager soft 8 rims , 6 lug, with decent bf Goodrich all terrain TA tires, 285 size. I'd let you have them if you want. I'm in Louisville Kentucky. I'm considering making a video on my wrecked truck and the new one I'm getting. I'd be happy to help you out if I can, just let me know. Thanks man.
Btw, the wrecked k1500 is a 4.3L V6 with around 200k miles. It's a 5spd manual. (K1500 is 4x4). Engine and trans are intact and I think uninjured. The new truck is a c1500 2wd with a 5.7L V8. I was considering saving the interior parts, the steering column, and pedals from the k1500 to one day convert the new truck to manual transmission. The old truck's drivetrain could live on in one of those c10s. If I can be of any help to you, I'd love to see it go to someone like you. Just let me know and I can give you more information. Thanks again.
I had a 65 short bed with the same engine back in 1985! Blew up one morning on the way to school! Rod went through the side of the block! They don't like 100 miles per hour very long! About 30 seconds! LOL
Always Mopar but I like it all my father had a 71 GMC with a V8 loved it it was burnt orange or copper I think with some sort of name it had loved it I was little my friend had a Chevrolet pickup truck with a 292 inline 6 memories good ones
i bought my7 fathers 1984 chevy Silverado and that was in 2010 she had the 6.2 litre diesel in her 84 ,000 miles 4x4 we called her Indian Princess because of the paint only chevy i ever loved and that was his second truck his first was a dodge D150 SE and i bought her so he could buy the 84 her name was Tiger Lily because of the paint scheme both were two tone and very beautiful any way that 6cyl still has a lot of life in her pull the engine and sell the rest and another great video oh yes on the MORGAN AND MORGAN haha when i lived in florida every other commercial on the tv was morgan and morgan oh yes whats up with the 58 savoy i saw the hood up
There are supposed to be grommets in the linkage holes. When they wear our or missing, the shifter becomes a mystery shifter. Replace them on both ends.
