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chevyrestoguy · 12-06-2013, 09:50 PM

I really like where you're going with this truck. A nice dependable drivetrain combination, and a very slick use of other parts from different vehicles. This is my kind of build!

**pdxhall** · 12-07-2013, 06:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Ta2Don

Great work on that Console lid...

Thanks, Don.

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Originally Posted by 66farmer

Looking good keep up the good work.

Thanks, man. You did quick work on that suspension mod and the truck looks much better.

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Originally Posted by bj383ss

PDX great job on the bead blasting. Are you using a cabinet? Also where do you get you glass beads in different grits?
Bret

Sorry on the mix up the way I wrote what I did. I actually just used an 80 grit glass bead and then the rest was hand sanded to the point it is now. I use the cabinet that I made out of a 55 gal drum and I get my blasting media from a local outfit here in Portland. Very inexpensive compared to retail outfits. I think I paid about $10-$15 dollars for a 50lb bag.

**pdxhall** · 12-30-2013, 02:07 AM

I don't really have anything to show for the last week or so but I have been doing a little work on Sanity. My new trans came with a black paint job that didn't match my vision and there was some casting crud on the case so I decided to strip it all off and prep and paint it over with Eastwood's aluminum paint. The stripping and sanding is done but I ran out of time to get it sprayed. I hope to get it done on Wednesday.
Other than that, I chased down some nuts and bolts I needed and cleaned up the shop. Once the paint dries on the trans I'm pretty much ready to get it mated to the engine and get them installed in the chassis.

Frizzle Fry · 12-30-2013, 04:25 AM

Been researching panting cast aluminum myself. Decided to go the route described in post #9 here. Are you going to use a clear coat?

**pdxhall** · 12-30-2013, 05:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

Been researching panting cast aluminum myself. Decided to go the route described in post #9 here. Are you going to use a clear coat?

Hey man, good to hear from you. I tried the diamond clear on another piece of cast aluminum and didn't really like the look. Eastwood's Alumablast, however, looks very nice. I painted my serpentine brackets with it and I really like it so that's what I'm going with on the trans.

TJ's Chevy · 12-30-2013, 12:42 PM

Looks good but.....it is kinda hard to imagine what it looks like...I mean you know....maybe a picture or two...or three....

**pdxhall** · 01-02-2014, 10:53 PM

Here's the transmission stripped, sanded, and painted. I also bolted up the flexplate to the engine. The trans needs one more day for the paint to cure enough to mess with it. Hopefully tomorrow the trans will be hooked up to the engine and maybe they'll both get moved into their new home between the frame rails.

bj383ss · 01-03-2014, 07:36 AM

Looks great. What brand are using to hookup the 700R4 throttle valve and lockup with?

Bret

rusty76 · 01-03-2014, 05:50 PM

Looks good

NurseBen · 01-05-2014, 04:08 PM

Truck looks very nice. I hate to impose on your build thread but do you have a Suburban for sale in the ad section? Please feel free to PM me with info, thank you, Ben.

**pdxhall** · 01-10-2014, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by bj383ss

Looks great. What brand are using to hookup the 700R4 throttle valve and lockup with?
Bret

Thanks, I haven't decided yet on the hookups. I've looked at several.

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Originally Posted by rusty76

Looks good

Thanks. I'm pretty excited about getting to this stage.

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Originally Posted by NurseBen

Truck looks very nice. I hate to impose on your build thread but do you have a Suburban for sale in the ad section? Please feel free to PM me with info, thank you, Ben.

Thanks for looking in. I sent you a PM about the Sub.

The latest update. The engine and trans are in. I still have to drill the holes and bolt in the trans crossmember but seeing it all sitting in there gives me great motivation to continue on.

rusty76 · 01-10-2014, 07:54 PM

We're slowly starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Awesome man.

Bomp · 01-10-2014, 11:16 PM

Congrats on getting the motor in. Now slap some fenders on and lets go for a ride.

bj383ss · 01-10-2014, 11:20 PM

Looks awesome. Good motivation for me even though I am way behind you. I'm going in the opposite direction. Just pulled both of mine out.

Bret

Tx Firefighter · 01-11-2014, 09:39 AM

I don't know how I missed this great thread all this time.

One question though. Earlier in the thread you said you didn't know what ratio your rearend was. How did the transmission man set up your 700R4 speedo gears without knowing what ratio you're running ? The only reason I point this out is that it would be easier to deal with that issue now, rather than later when the trans is full of fluid and you're having to crawl under there and swap speedo gears to get it right.

Ta2Don · 01-11-2014, 11:14 AM

Engine and Trans at home...

coulter · 01-11-2014, 03:10 PM

that engine and trans looks right at home man!!! it looking good man keep it up

TJ's Chevy · 01-12-2014, 07:22 PM

That engine and trans look like they are meant to be in there! Man that looks sharp! Great work!

**pdxhall** · 01-13-2014, 02:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Bomp

Congrats on getting the motor in. Now slap some fenders on and lets go for a ride.

You know how slow I am. You'll probably beat me at getting a running truck.

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Originally Posted by bj383ss

Looks awesome. Good motivation for me even though I am way behind you. I'm going in the opposite direction. Just pulled both of mine out.

Bret

Thanks man. It's been a long time coming.

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Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter

I don't know how I missed this great thread all this time.

One question though. Earlier in the thread you said you didn't know what ratio your rearend was. How did the transmission man set up your 700R4 speedo gears without knowing what ratio you're running ? The only reason I point this out is that it would be easier to deal with that issue now, rather than later when the trans is full of fluid and you're having to crawl under there and swap speedo gears to get it right.

Thanks for looking in. At the time of ordering the trans I wasn't sure what I had for a rear end so I had them put a speedo gear based on a 4:11 rear. Since then I discovered that the rear is a 3:73. The trans shop said they would swap me when I knew for sure what I had but I had forgot that until you mentioned it so thanks for saving me a hassle.

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Originally Posted by Ta2Don

Engine and Trans at home...

Thanks, Don.

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Originally Posted by coulter

that engine and trans looks right at home man!!! it looking good man keep it up

Thanks for the encouragement, man

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Originally Posted by T.J. MCCAULEY

That engine and trans look like they are meant to be in there! Man that looks sharp! Great work!

Thanks T.J. If you get a chance to get to Portland/Gresham you'll have to stop by.

Jeff La · 01-13-2014, 12:01 PM

Like the way the trans looks, better than new and it all looks great sitting in there getting ready to go

REEDS 72 · 01-15-2014, 08:39 AM

Brett, motor&trany looks killer, that's got to be nice to have them in place. Your truck is coming together very nice, not much longer. I can see you and Joanne getting in it and going to breakfast on a nice Sunday moring, anyway it really does look great and a super good build thread on it, I hope you guys had a good Christmas and a happy New Year! Tell the boys hello from us and I will get my build updated ASAP Reed.

63sbssbbw · 01-24-2014, 06:24 AM

Looking awesome Brett
Keep up the good work
T

bj383ss · 01-24-2014, 10:27 AM

Are you going to run a carb or fuel injection?

Bret

siggyfreud · 01-24-2014, 10:42 AM

Looking great. I'm also behind you, at the point of (hopefully) pulling the motor and trans from the frame today

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McMurphy · 01-24-2014, 03:07 PM

I remember when I was at this stage.... Hang in there buddy.
In the end, it is ALL worth it !!

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12-06-2013, 09:50 PM	#351
chevyrestoguy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: apple valley, ca Posts: 2,670	Re: pdx-sanity66 I really like where you're going with this truck. A nice dependable drivetrain combination, and a very slick use of other parts from different vehicles. This is my kind of build! __________________ Check out my latest endeavor: https://roundsixpod.com My build threads: '55 Chevy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=247512 '64 C-20: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=446527

12-30-2013, 02:07 AM	#353
pdxhall Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 2,079	Re: pdx-sanity66 I don't really have anything to show for the last week or so but I have been doing a little work on Sanity. My new trans came with a black paint job that didn't match my vision and there was some casting crud on the case so I decided to strip it all off and prep and paint it over with Eastwood's aluminum paint. The stripping and sanding is done but I ran out of time to get it sprayed. I hope to get it done on Wednesday. Other than that, I chased down some nuts and bolts I needed and cleaned up the shop. Once the paint dries on the trans I'm pretty much ready to get it mated to the engine and get them installed in the chassis. __________________ Sanity'66 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=515110 Long bed, Fleetside, Small back window I've Done So Much, With So Little, For So Long, That Now I Can Do Anything With Nothing.

12-30-2013, 04:25 AM	#354
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: pdx-sanity66 Been researching panting cast aluminum myself. Decided to go the route described in post #9 here. Are you going to use a clear coat?

12-30-2013, 12:42 PM	#356
TJ's Chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: pdx-sanity66 Looks good but.....it is kinda hard to imagine what it looks like...I mean you know....maybe a picture or two...or three.... __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw

01-02-2014, 10:53 PM	#357
pdxhall Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 2,079	Re: pdx-sanity66 Here's the transmission stripped, sanded, and painted. I also bolted up the flexplate to the engine. The trans needs one more day for the paint to cure enough to mess with it. Hopefully tomorrow the trans will be hooked up to the engine and maybe they'll both get moved into their new home between the frame rails. Attached Images __________________ Sanity'66 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=515110 Long bed, Fleetside, Small back window I've Done So Much, With So Little, For So Long, That Now I Can Do Anything With Nothing.

01-03-2014, 07:36 AM	#358
bj383ss Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Leander, TX Posts: 969	Re: pdx-sanity66 Looks great. What brand are using to hookup the 700R4 throttle valve and lockup with? Bret __________________ 64' Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=586955

01-03-2014, 05:50 PM	#359
rusty76 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Midway, NC Posts: 3,275	Re: pdx-sanity66 Looks good __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=581873 The low buck build threads. Check'em out! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=666022 My build thread Crossmembers CC

01-05-2014, 04:08 PM	#360
NurseBen Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Bountiful, Utah Posts: 238	Re: pdx-sanity66 Truck looks very nice. I hate to impose on your build thread but do you have a Suburban for sale in the ad section? Please feel free to PM me with info, thank you, Ben.

01-10-2014, 07:54 PM	#362
rusty76 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Midway, NC Posts: 3,275	Re: pdx-sanity66 We're slowly starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Awesome man. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=581873 The low buck build threads. Check'em out! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=666022 My build thread Crossmembers CC

01-10-2014, 11:16 PM	#363
Bomp Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: . Posts: 3,104	Re: pdx-sanity66 Congrats on getting the motor in. Now slap some fenders on and lets go for a ride.

01-10-2014, 11:20 PM	#364
bj383ss Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Leander, TX Posts: 969	Re: pdx-sanity66 Looks awesome. Good motivation for me even though I am way behind you. I'm going in the opposite direction. Just pulled both of mine out. Bret __________________ 64' Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=586955

01-11-2014, 09:39 AM	#365
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: pdx-sanity66 I don't know how I missed this great thread all this time. One question though. Earlier in the thread you said you didn't know what ratio your rearend was. How did the transmission man set up your 700R4 speedo gears without knowing what ratio you're running ? The only reason I point this out is that it would be easier to deal with that issue now, rather than later when the trans is full of fluid and you're having to crawl under there and swap speedo gears to get it right. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

01-11-2014, 11:14 AM	#366
Ta2Don Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Searcy, AR Posts: 4,203	Re: pdx-sanity66 Engine and Trans at home... __________________ DON Proverbs 27:17 US Air Force Retarded errr Retired My '65 Stepper Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=533920 My '60 Rusty Patina Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...66#post7402266 My '72 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post7204359 SOLD

01-11-2014, 03:10 PM	#367
coulter Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: muskogee, ok Posts: 1,091	Re: pdx-sanity66 that engine and trans looks right at home man!!! it looking good man keep it up __________________ bagged 66 longbed build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=449548 my favorite colors.. black, rust, and shiny!!!! instagram: @coulter918



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01-12-2014, 07:22 PM	#368
TJ's Chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: pdx-sanity66 That engine and trans look like they are meant to be in there! Man that looks sharp! Great work! __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw

01-13-2014, 12:01 PM	#370
Jeff La Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Donaldsonville, La. Posts: 1,024	Re: pdx-sanity66 Like the way the trans looks, better than new and it all looks great sitting in there getting ready to go

01-15-2014, 08:39 AM	#371
REEDS 72 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: AMERICAN FORK, UTAH Posts: 535	Re: pdx-sanity66 Brett, motor&trany looks killer, that's got to be nice to have them in place. Your truck is coming together very nice, not much longer. I can see you and Joanne getting in it and going to breakfast on a nice Sunday moring, anyway it really does look great and a super good build thread on it, I hope you guys had a good Christmas and a happy New Year! Tell the boys hello from us and I will get my build updated ASAP Reed. Last edited by REEDS 72; 01-15-2014 at 08:44 AM. Reason: just because

01-24-2014, 06:24 AM	#372
63sbssbbw UCA63 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Lloydminster AB Can. Posts: 1,637	Re: pdx-sanity66 Looking awesome Brett Keep up the good work T __________________ member#7816 "63 sb ss bbw 350\350 12 bolt rear Pwr Fr Disc PS tilt '61 GMC in progress '63 GMC to use for parts '90 Chevy Ext cab sbfs 5.7l (current d d)

01-24-2014, 10:27 AM	#373
bj383ss Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Leander, TX Posts: 969	Re: pdx-sanity66 Are you going to run a carb or fuel injection? Bret __________________ 64' Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=586955

01-24-2014, 10:42 AM	#374
siggyfreud Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Portland Posts: 1,330	Re: pdx-sanity66 Looking great. I'm also behind you, at the point of (hopefully) pulling the motor and trans from the frame today .

01-24-2014, 03:07 PM	#375
McMurphy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 2,425	Re: pdx-sanity66 I remember when I was at this stage.... Hang in there buddy. In the end, it is ALL worth it !! __________________ Michael McMurphy My 66 Stepside My 64 Tow Truck My 66 Tempest Table Of Contents Added to Page1

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