Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues.....

[ChiefRocka]

...........CONTINUTED............More linkage reference....
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Missed one....
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Here's some shots of the Hurst Universal linkage set-up...worked very good, and easy to install. Still looks new....
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Anyone need a 3-speed shifter ??
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[ChiefRocka]

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Top, cross brace....
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Levers have different slots for other trannys....
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[ChiefRocka]

Next came the removal of the rear engine/bellhousing crossmember....
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Before removing the crossmember, I took a reference measurement of the engine position, just in case I needed it in the future:
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Out it comes..the upper rivets were a bit harder...
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[ChiefRocka]

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Clutch wasn't hold'n too well for my taste...
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Lowered the truck, to remove the seat for easier access to cover...
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[ChiefRocka]

I really can't stand weak clutches....I had this one laying around, thats why I used it....Would grab 2nd, but not 3rd...even with these tires...
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Man I really need a POSI !!!
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Pulled cover...
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Here are some shots from under look'n up...You can see the rod-ends I used on my clutch linkage...
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Econo Thift Heater...works well actually...could used some defrost hoses, though
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[ChiefRocka]

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ohhhh, ahhh new liner...
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I picked this up from E-bay for super cheap....I was going to repair mine, but this one was a little better to start with:
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[ChiefRocka]

Next, I used the forklift to lower the 700 from my overhead storage.
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I found this on CL from a local vender I deal with regularly. It's a unit outof an IROC. This one does have the side pressure ports, so I shouldn't have to tap the cover. He informed me that this is a 98,000 mile unit, but was shifting perfect. If it needs to be re-built, then I can do that my self....Regardless, it's still has to go in for mock-up.
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I didn't have a flex-plate yet, but wanted to check the fit....slid right in perfect...
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This is where I left off on Sunday morning.

Looks like I will have to cut my collectors loose and reweld them...as they were set for the way the engine was sitting on the rear crossmember.

Looks like the tranny will have to go up higher in the pictures.

I picked up a flex-plate off the Wagon's OG race motor, so I have that already.

Still need an overdrive controller, cooler, driveline, etc. The crossmember I will probably fab up.
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More MISC pictures:
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Bossman wont be happy when he comes in this morning...Shoulb be on this..
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Anyone need some old iron....
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One thing I found was the factory built sheet (not very long) Truck was built in Fremont, California !! Kinda cool...plant is still there...bout 15 mins away....now known as NUMMI....big brother has been there since 1971
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[TimE]

Great work John! Joe will be VERY proud of all the pics!

That o/d will make it a pleasure to drive on the interstate plus the iroc converters have a little bit looser stall than the truck 700r's.

[sidthirteen]

Lookin' good!!

[PrerunnerRob]

Sweet! I have an extra low hump cover if you need it, I think it's in perfect shape. PM me if you want it

[Hoffman65burb]

Man you can fab some cool stuff up! truck looks awsome! too be honest, i think it looks badass with the hood on lol. It would also look badass with no hood and a BLOWER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[joe231]

Originally Posted by ChiefRocka

So far I have over 80 pictures so stay tuned !! (I know Joe231 will be excited !!!)

Originally Posted by TimE

Great work John! Joe will be VERY proud of all the pics!:lol

you guys know me soo well

John's threads are always overflowing with pics and very usable info. i give it

Oh and.... John you have a garage door business too?
good luck with your insomnia, nothing worse then "waiting for the sun"

[ChiefRocka]

Originally Posted by sidthirteen

Lookin' good!!

Thanks...

Originally Posted by PrerunnerRob

Sweet! I have an extra low hump cover if you need it, I think it's in perfect shape. PM me if you want it

Now you tell me !

Originally Posted by Hoffman65burb

Man you can fab some cool stuff up! truck looks awsome! too be honest, i think it looks badass with the hood on lol. It would also look badass with no hood and a BLOWER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I hear you...I've been trying to score a B&M mini blower off of my buddy for years....he has it on an abandoned Camaro project...

[ChiefRocka]

Originally Posted by joe231

you guys know me soo well

John's threads are always overflowing with pics and very usable info. i give it

Oh and.... John you have a garage door business too?
good luck with your insomnia, nothing worse then "waiting for the sun"

I knew you would chime in soon.......The garage door business belongs to my father-n-law....I'm in the same building.

"Waiting for the sun".......yeah, but you can get alot done !!

Being as the building is in a commercial area, I can have the tower speakers cranked at 2 in the morning, and no one seems to mind !!!

[joe231]

yeah, that rocks!
i try not to grind or bang on anything after 10PM
i worry about pissing off the neighborhood

[jason65]

Do you know what speedo gear your gona run?

[Tim64]

John, you have got such a damn nice place to work on your truck. That's a real luxury to be able to walk under your truck and work on it like that. Thanks for all the great pics.

[joe231]

Hey John,
couple questions. you referred to side pressure ports and not having to tap the cover, can you explain?

also, you gonna buy or fab a transmission cross member.
I'm picking up a 700r4 for the '66 in the next couple weeks.
also can someone tell me what flex plate I need. it is a '91 700r4 going behind our 283 replacing the granny 4 speed
Thanks

[1restorick]

John, I'm considering upgrading my clutch linkage. Did you use a kit for this? I found this on-line from Speed Direct.

http://cmc.speeddirect.com/AMAZING/i...%2D125&eq=&Tp=

I have a three speed overdrive and am considering a Autogear Muncie overdrive four speed as an possible upgrade. It will give me a fully syncronized transmission and allow for some speed shifting. Your 700R4 conversion is certainly of great interest. Have a great day.

Rick

[ChiefRocka]

Originally Posted by jason65

Do you know what speedo gear your gona run?

The one that's on the end of the cable.....JK...not sure yet. I purchased a replacement cable a while back as my truck didn't have one my I got it. When I get the truck driveable, I will find out how off the speedo is then go from there...

Originally Posted by Tim64

John, you have got such a damn nice place to work on your truck. That's a real luxury to be able to walk under your truck and work on it like that. Thanks for all the great pics.

Thanks...I've waited for something like this for over 20 yrs...I started wrench'n at age 14....and have dropped my trannys, axles, and install my custom suspensions laying on my back....

Originally Posted by joe231

Hey John,
couple questions. you referred to side pressure ports and not having to tap the cover, can you explain?

also, you gonna buy or fab a transmission cross member.
I'm picking up a 700r4 for the '66 in the next couple weeks.
also can someone tell me what flex plate I need. it is a '91 700r4 going behind our 283 replacing the granny 4 speed
Thanks

Well depending on which lock-up kit I go with.....some 700R4's have no side ports, so the cover has to be tapped...I was tolded...My tranny has two ports on the side of the tranny. My buddy has a B&M kit for me, but I really like the kit from BowtieOverdrives. I might just pick-up a late-model brake switch, and use it with the B&M, not sure yet.

I plan on building my own crossmember...which will bolt to the stock location...and incorporate the e-brake. Bowtie Overdrives has a really nice one, with e-brake for $175....I could make one with materials I already have. As far as flexplate, any one should work. I'm using one from a 350/350TH. You will need flexplate bolt, which are shorter.

Originally Posted by 1restorick

John, I'm considering upgrading my clutch linkage. Did you use a kit for this? I found this on-line from Speed Direct.

http://cmc.speeddirect.com/AMAZING/i...%2D125&eq=&Tp=

I have a three speed overdrive and am considering a Autogear Muncie overdrive four speed as an possible upgrade. It will give me a fully syncronized transmission and allow for some speed shifting. Your 700R4 conversion is certainly of great interest. Have a great day.

Rick

If you look back at my build, you will notice the stock linkage was worn out. I just reused the stock rod, tapped the ends, and used heim-joints. The lower rod, with the adjustment, was purchased new thru Classic.

[Alan's Classic]

Hey Chief
I found these retainers on ebay thought you might be interested.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Parts...1%7C240%3A1318

[YOLO]

looks nice. very well done.

[mnky30]

keep up the good work looks great.