58 GMC Project

[dwcsr]

I'd say it was worth the wait. Very nice.

[texascowboy593]

Its coming together nicely now...Way to go!!!

[CAL 58 GMC]

After firing up the motor last weekend I found oil dripping between the motor and transmission. I found the cam freeze plug on the back side was leaking, so I replaced it with a new one and put some gasket silicon around it. As I started to pull the transmission out I noticed transmission fluid coming from the front seal. When I first started up the motor a few weeks back, the servo cover blew off the side because the clip that hold the cover on was missing. When looking inside at the servo we noticed a lot of black grime. Since finding those problems I thought I had better give this transmission a close inspection. Well, it looks like I got ripped off on this so called rebuilt transmission. It looks like all the guy did was paint the outside and put a new torque converter on. So, since I have the transmission out, I had to do some serous thinking on what the best thing to do. My fear is, I put this transmission in my newly freshly paint truck and try and drive down the road and find out my truck can't get out of first gear or starts slipping. Then I would have to try and pull it out with out scratching the paint. So I decided to get a new TCI Street Fighter Transmission from Summitt racing. I should have it by Friday and will need to get it installed before Saturday when I take the chassis in to put the cab back on.

[watahyahknow]

ohw man!......... whell that should thell me not to buy anywhere else then from a known transbuilder like TCI .
youre still lucky youre in the states itself and you can trow it in the trunk and drive it back if you have too , if it would happen to me i have to take it on my back and swim a loooooooong way from europe (whell i need to ship it for a lot of money at least)

[texascowboy593]

Sux about the tranny man... At least you'll get a sure thing out of the TCI...

[pgf545]

Good choice Cal, I have used several of their products and have always had good luck.

Bernie

[CAL 58 GMC]

I have heard the same about TCI, how well built they are. You always hear about the other guy who got burned on some strange deal and you always think, I'm smarter then that, no ones going to pull a fast one on me. And then it happens, you’re the guy that got burned. Well I learned a hard lesson about trusting what ever anyone says when you’re making a purchase from a private party. Let face it there are some very dishonest people out there that will rob you blind!

[Jebb1978]

Man Cali, I feel your pain. I'm sorry! I guess we only have control over the way we treat others in the end.

On the up side that cab is breathtaking!

[CAL 58 GMC]

Yep Jebb your right. We only have control how we treat others and hopefuly others will treat you the same way. Thanks for the complements on the paint!

[watahyahknow]

69CvyPickup4x might have a good t 400 left from wat i understood in one of the other threads , he took it out of a partscar with a bigblock in it think it was a TCI

[CAL 58 GMC]

Thanks watahyaknow, but I already bought the transmission and I am also trying to keep everything new or rebuilt on the truck.

[Kabwe]

Looking good

[Project SIKty-5]

This is an extremely beautiful truck, you can tell it's built w/attention to detail...not to mention some killer body mods. Following along with your build gives me even more drive to work on mine. Nothing better than seeing a classic drive down the road. G'luck with the completion and once again, amazing truck!! Can't wait to see it altogether

[CAL 58 GMC]

Originally Posted by Project SIKty-5

This is an extremely beautiful truck, you can tell it's built w/attention to detail...not to mention some killer body mods. Following along with your build gives me even more drive to work on mine. Nothing better than seeing a classic drive down the road. G'luck with the completion and once again, amazing truck!! Can't wait to see it altogether

Thanks Project SIKty-5! I noticed your from Fresno. Keep a eye out for my truck at the local show when it's done and come up and say hi.

[Project SIKty-5]

I actually live 20 mins south of Fresno...but most people don't know where that is, so I say Fresno. I work in Fresno, though...near the airport. Who did the bodywork for you? I'm doing some of the bodywork on my truck, but I was trying to find a place that I could take it and get some help with the remaining bodywork.

By the way, my name's Chuck.....and I will look for you at local shows, I'm not sure when the next show is, but I do know of a GoodGuys show in Pleasanton in Nov. It's a huge show and real good turn out, and the fairgrounds are beautiful...a show you should consider.

[CAL 58 GMC]

Originally Posted by Kabwe

Looking good

Thanks Buddy!

[CAL 58 GMC]

Bob's Bigboy was there, Caluchis is just north of Barstow on Blackstone. You truck sounds interesting. Will you be starting a project thread? I sure would like to see some pics!

[CAL 58 GMC]

Okay, I was going to take the chassis to the body shop today, but I had to go into work today because two guys called in sick. So that shot my plans. I'm going to take it in Monday morning to get the cab on. I did get the new TCI transmission install along with a new B&M 2000 stall Hole Shot torque converter and a Derale heat sink trans cooler.

[dwcsr]

looking good. I can't wait for the cab to get put on. get hopping we've been waiting long enough. I guess you have to.

[skanave]

hot dang man!

that thing is pretty, cant wait to get a ride in that awesome looking beast!

[CAL 58 GMC]

Thanks Man! The chassis going this morning for the cab. I should have it back by Saturday.

[texascowboy593]

That TCI looks at home in that pic. Good luck on the frame/cab reunion!

[Jebb1978]

Nice job Cali, very clean looking.

[CAL 58 GMC]

Originally Posted by Jebb1978

Nice job Cali, very clean looking.

Thanks Buddy! Where have you been? I haven’t heard from you in a wail. Everything okay?

Originally Posted by texascowboy593

That TCI looks at home in that pic. Good luck on the frame/cab reunion!

Thanks Texascowboy! Here's the picture I took after the cab was put on.

[Jebb1978]

I feel like I have been waiting my whole life to see these pics! It was worth the wait!!! It is absolutly Stunning Cal!

Originally Posted by CAL 58 GMC

Thanks Buddy! Where have you been? I haven’t heard from you in a wail. Everything okay?

All is well, just started the move and I am super busy! We moved the trucks over there on Sunday, pics coming as soon as I get a new battery in the camera to upload. It was tons of fun getting it onto the trailor!!! I wish you luck when you go to trailor yours home my friend (yours is even lower). Thanks for your consern old Friend!