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finally fixed my camera problem...broke my camera then lost my wife's camera's usb cable. Anyways, here's a pic of my 4 link kit from TCI. Also received my 700R4 tranny -- pics to follow.

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take lots of pics of the install of the 4 link if you can. I am curious about how much work it is.

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This is one of the best project threads going IMO. Keep us up to date.

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Nice, I just brought a Heidts 4 link with coil overs. To think I spent all that money on mono leafs that I will not use now.

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Cool Man! I can't what to see it installed!

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Hey guys...haven't had much time to work on the ride since beginning of last summer. I decided to try some Dupli-Color vinyl paint on the stock seats...I think it turned out quite good.

Some parts have come in -- pro built 700R4 trans (painted same colour as the engine) and Classic Instrument guages. Big selling point for me is that they sell them with the speedo in kms/hr!

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Cool, the seat looks great. I like the gauges too!

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hey km per hour thats nice wat brand gauges are they .

was talking to a couple of people making them about getting a set of matching gauges in kmh i like to get a monster tach and same size speedo .

do they also make oil pressure and watertemp in european metric ?

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The guages are from Classic Instruments, you can find them on the web at www.classicinstruments.com. Before I ordered my set, I called them and they said they make custom guage sets, so I wouldn't be surprised if they can make all the guages in european metric.

There is a vendor in England, here is the contact info:

Saturn Industries
10-14 Newland Street
Coleford, Royal Forest of Dean
Gloucestershire, GL16 8AN
GREAT BRITAIN
Phone: 011 44 1594 834321
Fax: 011 44 1594 835456

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what the hell is a kilometer?

lol, j/k, nice gauges!

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metric measure of distance per hour common in europe and most of the rest of the world actually
found the website eventually and allso found out that auto meter has metric gauges too (on special order)

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A killy what???

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Oee the problem, you spelled it wrong.....


KILOMETRE!

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Yeah, try this one... L/100 kms

Had time last week to play with the steering shaft. Took over 8 weeks for my Borgeson dampener to arrive.

Also, prepping for 4-link install.

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Nice work!

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Once again, lookin good!

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Your truck is looking great!

Any progress on the 4-link? I have a '57 that I am looking to do the same setup on. I have the camaro clip in it already, just haven't decided what type of a bag setup to use (either bite the bullet and buy a Air Ride kit for ~$650 or piece together something)

Have you been getting your major parts locally in Edmonton or have you been doing mail order? (I am just curious as my company has an office in Edmonton, and if prices are better out your way I can get them shipped from their to BC)

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Hey chevy3100! Not much progress made, I'm having trouble with the rivets.

I bought a complete kit from TCI through Wadsons here in Edmonton...paid around $1100 included bags, shocks mounts, hardware. Looks like a quality kit. I think you could piece it together yourself if you are more crafty than me.

What is the name of your company?

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Having trouble with the rivets that need to come out to install the front link mount...any advice? These suckers don't come out that easy.

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I use a die cutter to knock the tops off, then take an air chisle with a punch attachment and they should pop out. The trick is to get the piece off first otherwise you are fighting against resistance if you try to take them out individually. Hope this helps.

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Also try drilling into the head before cutting it off. Should knock right out.

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this is the best method i have used, but with a hammer and punch, since i don't have an air chisel.

drilling works too, small pilot hole, then with a unibit, but it dulls the bit and is much more time consuming.

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Thanks for the advice guys, I'll try those tips.

Also, What angle does the axle need to be at when I weld the rear mount to it? Do I need to level my frame and have it at ride height when welding?

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I usually set the pinion angle upwards equal to the angle the tranny in pointing downward. That usually is between 2-4 degrees. With the 4 link you have adjustability if you are a little off. If you don't have the tranny setup i would do that first. This is the method I use for a regular rear leaf spring setup. I have never installed a 4 link but I think the principal is the same.

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Thanks for the tip...guess the trannys gotta go in first!

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best way is from the motor back. make sue everything is level side to side,front to back. should improve the ride with the updates 10 fold. if you match the trans output angle with the pinion angle you should be set.

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yepers, it sure is looking good :)

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I was wondering if you had any pics with front sheet metal back on? Was wanting to see how keeping stock axle centerline looked with the camaro clip and bagged. Did wheels look centered in opening with truck on the ground? I also have the video to do the clip. Others tell me to move axle centerline forward about an inch.

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No sheetmetal back on yet; I agree that moving the axle centerline 1" forward will center the wheels in the wheel wells, you may want to do this in the rear as well.

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I was also wondering if i move the axle centerline forward 1 " if this will effect the clearance between the steering box and the radiator support? It looks like it might be a problem based on pics since the clip would be moving forward and support staying in same location.

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I'll check on the clearance when I get home and let you know.

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hope these pics help...looks like with some mods it will work

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Thanks for all the pics. Looking forward to the pics with sheetmetal back on.

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Looking good. Cant wait to see the finished product.

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UPDATES?

Will we see it this summer?

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Hey Blaine...no, you won't see my truck this year...haven't had any time work work on her, but after September, I will be back in the garage!

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Well it is October!

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Just found this and thought I would say, i would run a Watts Link instead of a panhard bar. keep the axle centered thru complete travel instead of moving it side to side with travel. Only bad part is you couldn't run your bag behind axle setup.

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I'm back in the shop, started to assembly the engine. I'm probably going to need some help as I've never done this before.

Thanks Throwback, I am a novice at this so I think I'm going to stick with the panhard supplied. This truck is just for cruising anyways.

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give us a step by step as i never put an engine together as whell but would love to try it in the future .
there is a book i have that has a dvd with it , verry handy shows a lot of little things yu wouldn't think about .
make verry sure the machinist done his job correctly and everything spins like it should during assemby