Thread: looking for the right transmission

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My father willed me his old 1972 chevy cheyenne, I've been driving it for a year. What a gas hog! Ten miles to the gallon. I've decided to restore it, a little at a time. I plan to start with the transmission since it seems to be slipping. My plans are to never sell this truck and I am not concerned with returning it to correct original condition. I was wondering about what transmission to put in. Is there a 4 or 5 speed overdrive tranny out there that would bolt up to this 350 engine or some type of modification I can do to this th-350 to make it an overdrive tranny? Heard something about a 700r4. Whatever I get, it needs to be high performance capable. What I want to do is get something used so I that I can rebuild it myself. also need to know about parts, special tools, instructional tapes or DVDs and step by step manuals or books for same. I thank all who answer in advance for all your help and advice.