67' C10 Build V8 Conversion & 700r4 trans

[westgl]

67c10rustbuket, hey thanks, gotta like that big brown truck, I am spending a few hours a day.

Dingfodgy, I think I have enough to keep busy here

Hey zicc1835, Let me know how that trans works out, any idea who the original trans builder was.

I need to buy my 700r4 Trans. still, I have been looking at Phoenix Transmission Products.


I hope this will not be a hang up time wise.

I have some Centerline Rims coming, They are built to order and will take 3 weeks to build.

I just ordered them a couple of days ago, but the wheels are not as critical as the transmission is, as the wheels/tires can be put on at the very end.

I put a post asking who everyone liked as far as a Trans rebuilder for the 700r4, a few weeks ago,
No one replied.

I did not know if i was going to keep this post going or not, there are a couple people watching so I will keep spending the extra time to take pictures and post them.

[westgl]

Just bought this Trans hope it's a Great Trans/Converter with absolutely NO problems.

Phoenix Transmission Products

I read about them in one of the truck magazine's, the article said how durable and well built their transmissions are, and they build their own converters, and that their converter's were also very robust, and that they were built different, to be very durable.

They said I should have it in Three weeks.

I dont think i have enough work to keep me busy for that long.

I may have to buy the American Auto Wire, Wire Harness, to keep me busy.

Trans No. & specs. for 700r4 Trans.

#PT700R4SS
Our street/strip version features over 40 performance and durability upgrades and modifications. These include: high load capacity sprags, high energy friction and band, increased pump volume and pressure, and more to provide the highest level of performance and economy possible. This is a great trans for Streetrods, Muscle Cars, and Sport Trucks whose owners crave the awesome acceleration and tire-spinning, wide open throttle shifts this trans is built for. This trans comes with our High Performance "Torque Max" torque converter with stall speed up to 2600 rpm. This trans is rated 450 horsepower and 500 lbs. of torque.
$1825.20

[westgl]

In talking to Scott at Phoenix Transmissions,

he said all that is needed as far as power to the 700r4 trans is a 12V supply for the Lockup Converter, & a Good Ground.

He said the Ground could be a good quality, Battery Ground cable, From trans case to Frame.

Warranty: is 3year 50K miles, warranty,

and the Warranty does not start until the trans is mounted in the vehicle and running, and that can be down the road 1-3 years or more after the trans is received, just email the warranty card to them and warranty starts from that point on.

To me the BEST WARRANTY is the one you never have to use.

[westgl]

I think I am going to use the:

1. Lokar floor Shifter, #FMS6700BB 16" lever Clear Anodised
2. Lokar Auto Dip stick tube, #TD-3700TM
3. Lokar Carb. Billet Bracket, #TCB-40DQ
4. Lokar Throttle Valve #KD-2700HT

Now where to find the BEST PRICES on LOKAR parts

[RCbowtie69]

Hey from N.C.Your build is looking good & keep the picture of your progress coming.Keep on Truckin"

[67cheby]

Leave the firewall like it is , just my two cents !!
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[mud.man.rj]

I have painted quite a few firewalls black when I had too but they always look better body color, maybe you could touch yours up if you think it is a bit to rough.

[westgl]

Didn't get anything done this weekend it's my & my daughter's birthday, we both have the same birthday.

We are actually 2 hours apart, she was born at 12:20p.m. & I was at 2:20p.m., & 30 years.

She came to visit from collage.

I believe that timing is everything.

I will start again Monday.

[mud.man.rj]

Happy birthday to both of you Westgl. Have a great weekend, we get two here at once also, we have twin girls born in Dec just in time to get presents twice a month.

[westgl]

Thanks!! Mud.man.rj

We had a great weekend.

As for this week I need to clean the rest of the frame, and get it prepped for a frame on paint.

I need to,

1. Pick up some Chevy Original Color Paint for the Firewall.

2. Get the Frame ready for the KBS Coating, after the firewall is painted.

Later this week or next week I should be ready to pick up the powder painted parts for re-assembly of the front end.

[VA72C10]

Sorry, I didn't notice the question...but yes, you should have removed it

[67c10rustbuket]

Yep, just chiseled mine out last week, didnt seem to agree with my 4L60E. I think it is quicker to ask a Q seperately than in a build unless you have 50 people watching you who have been there, I havent checked on you in a while. nice progress

[westgl]

Good!!
Glad you guy's confirmed that the cross member needed to come off.

I did not want to bolt that thing back on anyway.

But the surprising thing is, with the engine out, and that Trans cross member out, the frame is fairly flexible.

I will clean the frame further back from the Manual Trans cross member tomorrow.

[mud.man.rj]

I thought it needed to come out but didn't know for sure, so waited for someone else and waited, good you found out, now we know for sure, got to do one in the next month or so, thanks.

[67cheby]

i am still watching !! LOL

[Cameron 1137]

I'm watching too, just didn't know the answer you your question!

[67c10rustbuket]

Man you have more people watching this than I have on mine, I'll try to help. lol.. Yes they make the firewall grommet for the clutch linkage in the firewall but I forget who sells it, but I changed my mind to an auto so I never got one, as you are, so why do you need it with an auto? you just want the plug for the hole then right? that I do not know.

I think the frame is just a little flimsy because the front susp/eng xmember is out, It is the main structure for the front.

While im thinking about it, before you put the V8 in there you need to move the motor mount stands forward one hole, unless you like pulling the engine to get to your distributor.

[westgl]

Thanks to everyone that reply'ed.

Hey 67c10rustbucket,

I wanted a blank rubber plug to fill the clutch hole, now that I am going to Automatic, I don't want a hole in the firewall.

In reading some where on this site it said that the Frame to motor mount, motor stands are different, between the I6 and V8, and Thanks for the note about moving the frame Motor stand to the front hole locations.

Frame being flimsy, it is very flimsy, But once I have the three cross members back in (engine included) it should stiffen things up a bit.

[westgl]

Today, I sanded the firewall with scotch brite, & degreased it with a Wax & Grease remover.

I also blew out the Fresh Air Vent, I thought that I cleaned it out pretty well before, I took out about 4 handfuls of leaves and decayed garbage out of each side.

But when I blew 120psi into the fresh air vent it blew out A LOT MORE crap, leave tree seeds, pine needles, what looked like Mudd, probably decayed garbage.

If it is warm enough tomorrow, i will mask & Prime the firewall. I may even paint it.

I received the KBS Frame coating kit in Satin Black today.

So i am ready to finish cleaning the frame all the way back, I am also going to use it on the rear end.

[westgl]

Ok side note,

I have Two Porsche 914's a 1971' Porsche 914, that I has not had much attention.

It has the stock Haha 80h.p. engine, I have been thinking that a Chevy 4.3L V6 230h.p. 275ftlbs of torque would be a great addition to this 1900 lbs. car.

Maybe a summer project, after the 67' pickup is finished

[westgl]

Well the wife got me a belated birthday gift.

Man she's gonna be pist off when she finds out.

Guess what I did today.

[westgl]

Well I had to try it out right!!

Shot three coats of Primer on the firewall.

Here's the pics

those pics are two coats

[westgl]

Sorry i did not get any pics of the firewall with three coats primer, These pics are with two coats.

The Third coat was a heavy one.

I must have been in a hurry to get some color on it.

[1970ChevyChamp]

Originally Posted by westgl

Well the wife got me a belated birthday gift.

Man she's gonna be pist off when she finds out.

Guess what I did today.

Nice build, how much did this paint gun set you back?

[westgl]

Just kidding about the paint gun, my wife doesn't care. although, I could paint her some thicker eye lashes, maybe some thicker eye brows, maybe a unibrow, ok now she may be a little pist about the uni-brow comment.

The gun was $100.00, It is not a Cadillac/high end gun, but is considerably better than harbor freight, it has a very nice (finer) adjustment, the finer adjustment makes it easy to paint with out getting any runs. It is a much finer spray than you would get out of a rattle can.

Cover fit on & came off well, a nice gun for the price.

It was also easy to take apart & clean.

The paint i was using is a very easy to use & spray on, it makes the amature look like a professional.

It is a three part enamel with a hardner

First thing i said after i finished was, "Wow!! Did i do that!!.