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I really like where you're going with this truck. A nice dependable drivetrain combination, and a very slick use of other parts from different vehicles. This is my kind of build!
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I don't really have anything to show for the last week or so but I have been doing a little work on Sanity. My new trans came with a black paint job that didn't match my vision and there was some casting crud on the case so I decided to strip it all off and prep and paint it over with Eastwood's aluminum paint. The stripping and sanding is done but I ran out of time to get it sprayed. I hope to get it done on Wednesday.
Other than that, I chased down some nuts and bolts I needed and cleaned up the shop. Once the paint dries on the trans I'm pretty much ready to get it mated to the engine and get them installed in the chassis. :metal: |
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Been researching panting cast aluminum myself. Decided to go the route described in post #9 here. Are you going to use a clear coat?
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Looks good but.....it is kinda hard to imagine what it looks like...I mean you know....maybe a picture or two...or three....:lol::lol::lol::mm::chevy:;)
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Here's the transmission stripped, sanded, and painted. I also bolted up the flexplate to the engine. The trans needs one more day for the paint to cure enough to mess with it. Hopefully tomorrow the trans will be hooked up to the engine and maybe they'll both get moved into their new home between the frame rails.
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Looks great. What brand are using to hookup the 700R4 throttle valve and lockup with?
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Looks good
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Truck looks very nice. I hate to impose on your build thread but do you have a Suburban for sale in the ad section? Please feel free to PM me with info, thank you, Ben.
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The latest update. The engine and trans are in. I still have to drill the holes and bolt in the trans crossmember but seeing it all sitting in there gives me great motivation to continue on. :metal::metal::metal: |
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We're slowly starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Awesome man.
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Congrats on getting the motor in. Now slap some fenders on and lets go for a ride.
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Looks awesome. Good motivation for me even though I am way behind you. I'm going in the opposite direction. Just pulled both of mine out.
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I don't know how I missed this great thread all this time.
One question though. Earlier in the thread you said you didn't know what ratio your rearend was. How did the transmission man set up your 700R4 speedo gears without knowing what ratio you're running ? The only reason I point this out is that it would be easier to deal with that issue now, rather than later when the trans is full of fluid and you're having to crawl under there and swap speedo gears to get it right. |
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Engine and Trans at home...:metal:
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that engine and trans looks right at home man!!! it looking good man keep it up :metal:
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That engine and trans look like they are meant to be in there! Man that looks sharp! Great work!:chevy:
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Like the way the trans looks, better than new and it all looks great sitting in there getting ready to go
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Brett, motor&trany looks killer, that's got to be nice to have them in place. Your truck is coming together very nice, not much longer. I can see you and Joanne getting in it and going to breakfast on a nice Sunday moring, anyway it really does look great and a super good build thread on it, I hope you guys had a good Christmas and a happy New Year! Tell the boys hello from us and I will get my build updated ASAP Reed.
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Looking awesome Brett
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Are you going to run a carb or fuel injection?
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Looking great. I'm also behind you, at the point of (hopefully) pulling the motor and trans from the frame today :).
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I remember when I was at this stage.... Hang in there buddy.
In the end, it is ALL worth it !! |
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