Our '66 Short Fleet Build

[ChiefRocka]

Never mind...thought you guys were having a swap meet...my bad bro

[joe231]

it might turn into a swap meet, dunno yet.....who were you asking about being there?

[4dranch]

Originally Posted by ChiefRocka

Never mind...thought you guys were having a swap meet...my bad bro

Joe,
Whats up, you holding out on us? what parts you bringing

[joe231]

i gots lot-o-parts.....unfortunately i need most of 'em

[TimE]

Originally Posted by 4dranch

Joe,
Whats up, you holding out on us? what parts you bringing

He's already got a pic posted (see Joes avatar) of the cab he's hauling around in preparation...


Just funnin' with ya Joe.

[4dranch]

Originally Posted by ChiefRocka

If you have the materials and know how...then by all means it is cheaper.

Although, if you consider the R&D, the fact that it's bolt in, and the powder coating....I think the $175 isn't too bad.

You think they'll be at your upcoming swap-meet ??

I agree with John. But if you decide to go a different route I got my e-brake at home depot for $1.89. if you want I will bring one to your swap meet..

[TimE]

Originally Posted by joe231

i gots lot-o-parts.....unfortunately i need most of 'em

I've got lots of parts too...unfortunately, too many of mine have fallen off!!

[joe231]

right now all i have is parts

[4dranch]

Originally Posted by TimE

I've got lots of parts too...unfortunately, too many of mine have fallen off!!

I have a bumper sticker on my rice burner that says
"HONK IF PARTS FALL OFF"

[joe231]

Originally Posted by 4dranch

I agree with John. But if you decide to go a different route I got my e-brake at home depot for $1.89. if you want I will bring one to your swap meet..

what is that? can't tell from the pic....
it looks funny though

[4dranch]

Originally Posted by joe231

what is that? can't tell from the pic....
it looks funny though

A big ole rock

[joe231]

[joe231]

alright fellas, got another question for you's
what trans mount do you use for the 700r-4?
if i look a mount up by the years of trucks that had the 700r-4,
it shows this one

but i think i need one like this for the original cross member, and beside that,
i like the looks of it better


so.....will a th350 or th400 mount work on the 700r-4???

[Alan's Classic]

Originally Posted by joe231

so.....will a th350 or th400 mount work on the 700r-4???

I believe that is what I used on my 700R4 that I was going to use.

[joe231]

i thought they would work, but wasn't sure

[protrash64]

I havent crawled under the 'burb in awhile, but I think it uses the cylinder type. PO work that I havent touched....hard telling what it mite be out of actually. Ill check if youre interested; tomorrow sometime.

[joe231]

dunno man, your burb is pretty low, might be tough to get under
but wait...you gots air!!!

ya Jeff, if you don't mind taking a peek, i'd appreciate it

[protrash64]

Its easy now!!! Bags help you jack up a truck faster than ever. I'll look at it closer tomorrow and snap a shot or two.

[joe231]

cool man
Thanks!!

[Captainfab]

The older 2 bolt mount for a th350 or 400 will work on a 700R4. You might need to open up the holes to accomodate the metric bolts......can't remember for sure.

[scotts62]

The one in my '83 had the round one if that helps dude.

[joe231]

thanks guys

[protrash64]

Hey, I guess I lied!!! Took a couple days to get under the truck and it had the square mount. Gettin olds a *****!!!

Anyway, here was what was under mine, Joe. If you see anything falling apart, let me know.

Looks like a factory type x-member...I used an aftermarket one in the pick-up. It looked like the one you had in the pic but has gussets off the frame mounts too. It is the heaviest one ever made by the now defunct 'Turner Enterprises'.

[joe231]

funny stuff Jeff!!
Nice and thanks for the pics, looks good....
my "over the web troubleshooting" doesn't detect anything that needs attention.

[protrash64]

That mount may have seen better days.........