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Man this is looking good, cant wait to see the body back on it.

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Finally got the fuel system all in.
The tank sits on some 1/8" rubber to protect it from scuffing.
Kim

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A few more pics.
Kim

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That's a neat looking gas tank! How many gallons?
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Kim, really looks super, nice job. What are the two hoses under the tank for??..Jim

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Man those lines that you have bent up look amazing!!! Great job
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Thanks.
It's a 20 gallon tank.

Thanks.
The lines are for the hydraulic rams that lift the bed.

Thanks.

Kim

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Well some days it just doesn't pay to get up.
had big plans to get the engine and trans in the frame today.
My brother came out to help.
We got the trans bolted to the engine and as we were turning it over to put in the torque converter bolts it would seize up. We pulled it back of and the engine would turn over just fine. After a little investigation we found that the pump had been trashed.
After talking to a trans specialist about it he thinks the P.O. pulled the engine and trans apart leaving the torque converter bolted to the flex plate and broke the impeller.
The rest of the trans looks O.K. inside.
Going to get a new pump and put a shift kit in it while I've got it a part.
Here's a pic for your enjoyment.
Still need to remove the bell housing before re-assembly. It takes a hardened torx socket for the bolts.
Kim

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Kim, thats bad luck with the trans, easy repair though & you will soon be back on track!

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Sorry to hear about the trans, hopefully it won't be long and you can get it installed...Jim

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Hang in there Kim!

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Thanks guys.
That's one of the hazards of this hobby, finding the unexpected.
Some times it's good, some times it's not.
Kim

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Awesome build Kim!!

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Thanks.
Kim

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you'll get it up and runnin in no time kim

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I've looked at your build thread a number of times but never replied. This is such an impressive build man, really, top notch workmanship. Gotta love pro street because sometimes, 10" just isn't enough!!!

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Thanks.
I've liked the pro street look since I first got into hot rods.
I think trucks make great pro street vehicles.
Kim

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Well here's what I've been keeping busy on.
The pics are kinda boring but I'll post them any ways.
Ended up putting in a TransGo shift kit along with having my pump rebuilt.
Put in Raybestos Z-pack 3-4 frictions and a 29 element Borg Warner front sprag and an upgraded band.
Was going to stop there but found that one of the forward frictions teeth were mangled so I replaced them all even though the rest looked like they were brand new.
Kim

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Some more random pics of the innards.
Kim

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And a few more.
I guess I can look at the positive in all of this. The trans seems to have no wear on it at all and I was able to upgrade some of its week spots.
Also was very interesting as this was the first one I have ever done.
Just need to put the pan and bell-housing on and it's ready to go.
Kim

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That trans sure is clean. You have a lot more courage than I. Two things I don't open (1) Computers (2) Automatic Transmissions. Good job, Kim.

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Nice job Kim, you may have said earlier, but what shift kit did you install, street, street strip, etc???...Jim

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It was real clean inside so I consider my self lucky on that.

Jim
It's a TransGo SK 4L60E Shift Kit. It's supposed to help clear up some of the issues with the trans. Wasn't that bad of an install if that's all you do.
Has very detailed instructions in the kit and there tech line was very helpful when I called with questions.
Kim

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Nice.

What kind of horsepower are you going to be putting down? Did you do anything else to make sure that it can handle the load?

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Thanks.
The LS2 is rated at 390HP and 390TQ from the factory.
This trans was the one that came with my engine and I wouldn't have touched it if it wasn't for the pump being broken.
Kim

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Wow. Now THAT is a build!
Our timelines are familiar, but the builds are miles apart. Yours looks badass!

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Very impressive build! Way to go on that trans rebuild. Braver man than I.
Fab1

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Thanks.

Thanks.

Kim

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Back to where I wanted to be a couple weeks ago.
My brother was out today.
Engine and trans finally in. Hopefully for the last time.
I'll start adding accessories to it when I get the time.
Kim

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Very nice work

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Man, you're makin' progress. I'm so far behind it looks like I'm in front. Lookin' good, Kim. Nice quality.

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Wow Kim, that is looking super...Jim

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Thanks guys.
Kim

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That is a beautiful thing!

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i build my own computers; that is easy.
but i agree with chevette when it comes to automatic transmissions.
i pull them and replace them :D

nice work.

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Thanks.

Thanks.
you know what they say "A lack of funds leads to new skills".
Kim

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A few more pics of some progress.
Kim

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Looks awesome so far, I can't wait to see the finished product!

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Really sweet looking....Jim

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Wow Kim, that looks NICE!

The best part about putting the engine in for the last time is that it starts freeing up floor space and all of the boxes with parts in them slowly start to disappear.

Are you matching the exterior paint to the color on the intake and valve covers?