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I think I have everything ready for install. New bolts for everything, 3 gallons of ATF, and all the old parts are cleaned up. Tracking says new cooler lines, kickdown cable, poly transmission/torque mounts, and gear oil will be here tomorrow.
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I got the transmission and transfer case installed today. Column shifter, speedo cable, rear driveline are all hooked up. Fill tube and kickdown cable are installed. I need to hook up the transmission cooler lines (I have some found conflicting info on which line goes to which fitting on the radiator). And I still have to fill up the fluids.
But my main obstacle is that the twin stick shifters do not line up with the factory hole in the floor. They need to be forward and right of where they are. The website said GM NP205, but it wasn't specific about compatibility with a '72. I'm guessing it is designed for '73 up. I hope I can find a fabricator to help me modify these stainless shifters to make it work. I have it stuck in RWD HIGH without any shifter for now. At least I will be able to drive it. Attachment 2095706 Attachment 2095707 Attachment 2095708 Attachment 2095709 |
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The manufacturer of the twin stick has offered to modify the handles at no charge. That's what I call customer service!
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Bad news. I filled up the transmission and went for a drive around the block, and it leaks really bad from the servo. The person that rebuilt it says he will fix it next week, but it's a real bummer. It leaked a tiny bit after filling, but it was squirting out profusely while driving. Left an obvious nasty trail of fluid behind on the road too.
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Darn. The modified shifter handles showed up today, but they are not going to work. They still hit the opening in the floor and can't be shifted. He's on vacation for 2 weeks, so I have to wait.
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Darn 2 weeks. Isn't that the way it always goes. I think I'd have to modify them myself. Truck is looking awesome man! I love seeing an old survivor out there still working away!:metal:
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Sorry it’s taking so long- bummer
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Transmission leak is fixed. Just a broken o-ring. I went to the parts store for ATF and he had it fixed when I got back. We spent more time talking and drinking a beer.
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I thought an o ring didn't have ends!! :lol:
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Two wheel drive got me out to where I needed to work on the disc golf course today.
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Third time's the charm. The modified handles work great. Now I have RWD, FWD, and 4WD in high or low range. Pretty darn cool.
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They look good, my little brain would screw it up if I had them. :uhmk::lol::lol:
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Jim it was great meeting you yesterday. Thanks again for the adapter!
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I finally finished wiring the KC flood light and rear cargo light switches. I made the bracket from an old bent grill support (and smashed two fingers in the process).
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Looks pretty good, I hope your fingers are ok
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That sounds like fun. Especially with the heat we've been having. How's the smoke in your neck of the woods?
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After my kayak trip last weekend I noticed a pretty big puddle of transmission fluid under my radiator, but I couldn't find the leak until today. Every time I looked it was clean and dry around the fittings. Today I ran the engine and shifted between all the gears in the driveway and it was clearly leaking from the upper transmission line.
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I had a similar leak but on the transmission end. FYI, it only leaks while driving. So, it will leave a very small puddle when you park it, but will be a continuous drip while driving.
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I hope you solved it...
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I took my truck on its first real four-wheelin adventure to the High Lakes today. It died on me a few times on steep technical section, but it did fine with the transfer case in low. A boulder in the middle of the trail customized my passenger side rocker a little bit. Fun day. I'll be going back for more.
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Where's the High Lakes? I can see a burn scar in the pic's. Dang boulders, they like sneaking up and biting...
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It looks like you had nice weather. We were in the fog most of the day. Your truck doing what it was built for. :metal:
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I just picked up this AstroVan Hydroboost for $50. Just have to figure out how to get it installed into my truck. Looks like Captainfab from this site makes an adapter bracket.
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That will be nice. I hear good things about hydro boost.. Keep us updated on the progress, I'm curious how it comes together.
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Took my truck on a ~450 mile round trip to San Jose this weekend. No problems, but 63mph in the slow lane the whole trip was a first for me. Santa got me a used canoe and patio set.
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