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Makin' it happen

Posted: Sun Jun 25, 2017 2:16 pm
by 1970w34
Finally bringing some parts back together...

Re: Makin' it happen

Posted: Sun Jun 25, 2017 2:21 pm
by 1970w34
Fort some reason the chassis pics say file too large so those will have to wait...but they are reunited. Engine trans going in...maybe tomorrow!

Re: Makin' it happen

Posted: Sun Jun 25, 2017 3:44 pm
by 1970w34
Some of the chassis photos. Can't get the rest, and I have little patience for computer nonsense!

Re: Makin' it happen

Posted: Sun Jun 25, 2017 3:48 pm
by 1970w34
Another...

Re: Makin' it happen

Posted: Sun Jun 25, 2017 6:24 pm
by Otto Skorzeny
Did you have the old springs retensioned?

Re: Makin' it happen

Posted: Sun Jun 25, 2017 7:49 pm
by 1970w34
A symmetrical archie pair!

If they're flappy,

It's gettin' air...

Re: Makin' it happen

Posted: Mon Jun 26, 2017 4:38 am
by Eightballz
awesome!! :o :o :o

Re: Makin' it happen

Posted: Tue Jun 27, 2017 9:36 am
by 1970w34
Here's a tip!

When mating the TH425 and the block back together, MAKE SURE that the torque convertor is ALL THE WAY IN. It seemed to be in, but it wasn't!

I was getting interference on the trans case and then saw the small relief cut that GM put on the case. Another 3/8 inch or so deeper went the convertor and now all is well! :D

Re: Makin' it happen

Posted: Tue Jun 27, 2017 3:32 pm
by 1970w34
1970w34 wrote:Here's a tip!

When mating the TH425 and the block back together, MAKE SURE that the torque convertor is ALL THE WAY IN. It seemed to be in, but it wasn't!

I was getting interference on the trans case and then saw the small relief cut that GM put on the case. Another 3/8 inch or so deeper went the convertor and now all is well! :D


The interference was from the flywheel just to be clear...

Re: Makin' it happen

Posted: Fri Jun 30, 2017 9:57 pm
by Doc Hubler
Looks great! Still a long road yet, from one that has been there. I noticed your torsion bars are painted the correct color (maybe you just cleaned them carefully). Did you know the rear springs were actually the same color when new? I checked mine very carefully when they were apart and sure enough, same color. Probably same manufacturer.