Makin' it happen

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1970w34
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Makin' it happen

Postby 1970w34 » Sun Jun 25, 2017 2:16 pm

Finally bringing some parts back together...
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1970w34
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Re: Makin' it happen

Postby 1970w34 » Sun Jun 25, 2017 2:21 pm

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!

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Re: Makin' it happen

Postby 1970w34 » Sun Jun 25, 2017 3:44 pm

Some of the chassis photos. Can't get the rest, and I have little patience for computer nonsense!
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Re: Makin' it happen

Postby 1970w34 » Sun Jun 25, 2017 3:48 pm

Another...
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Otto Skorzeny
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Re: Makin' it happen

Postby Otto Skorzeny » Sun Jun 25, 2017 6:24 pm

Did you have the old springs retensioned?

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Re: Makin' it happen

Postby 1970w34 » Sun Jun 25, 2017 7:49 pm

A symmetrical archie pair!

If they're flappy,

It's gettin' air...

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Re: Makin' it happen

Postby Eightballz » Mon Jun 26, 2017 4:38 am

awesome!! :o :o :o

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Re: Makin' it happen

Postby 1970w34 » Tue Jun 27, 2017 9:36 am

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

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Re: Makin' it happen

Postby 1970w34 » Tue Jun 27, 2017 3:32 pm

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...

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Re: Makin' it happen

Postby Doc Hubler » Fri Jun 30, 2017 9:57 pm

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.


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