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sweetk30 · 09-18-2017, 09:50 AM

case length is longer on the 4l80 over a th400 .

but your old 400 has a long tail shaft / housing . so the 4l80 fixed yoke is shorter .

thats why its different for the length .

not nit picking your info . but just clarifying for other people later who will find this in a search .

pics with specific info .

i like the build direction with efi and overdrive . helps a lot on long hauls .

72freak · 09-18-2017, 11:17 PM

We measured for the relocated cab mounts today and figured lifting points for the C50 cab. That swap will all go down The first weekend in October. Getting close!

Deer_hunter_088 · 09-21-2017, 10:25 AM

Im in

Gokart Mozart · 10-17-2017, 04:57 AM

Watching

**Swiftshifter68** · 11-04-2017, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72freak

We measured for the relocated cab mounts today and figured lifting points for the C50 cab. That swap will all go down The first weekend in October. Getting close!

First time I've seen an assembly line pic' of the Medium Duty line. Very cool!

72freak · 11-18-2017, 07:41 PM

The fore truck rolled in a cab and chassis and rolled out a frame. The wedge rolled in lacking a cab and she is now one!! Rottenwood Garage marries another one!

72freak · 11-18-2017, 07:46 PM

Part 2

72freak · 11-18-2017, 07:48 PM

Part 3

72freak · 11-24-2017, 07:28 AM

The next 2 days will be spent making mount brackets, attaching the cab and then moving it out of the 2 post bay over one and getting it up on jack stands so plumbing and wiring can begin!! Pictures to come!!

northern 85 · 11-24-2017, 07:38 AM

Really cool rig!!!!

72freak · 11-25-2017, 08:41 PM

Its together. Mounts built and installed, cab attached...now the work starts! Vortec wiring harness getting a haircut and should be ready to install next Saturday along with bed extension fabrication and steering,

72freak · 12-03-2017, 08:10 AM

All body mounting systems have been fabricated, installed and heavy tacked in. Radiator installed, transmission cooler lines ran, oil cooler lines hooked up, radiator hoses hooked up and fan shroud along with upper rad mounts are being looked at for options. The front bumper was removed from the fire truck and hung on the C30 for measuring how much frame had to be removed up front. The engine/computer harness should be done and installed next weekend and we will probably put the third member back in and hook the drive shaft up.
We still hope to hear in run and see the wheels spin by Christmas!! Sants needs t bring me a Lokar shifter for a 4L80!!

No pics of wedge but a few from the weekend

flashed · 12-03-2017, 09:45 AM

Nice pics ,staying tuned in for more .

72freak · 12-03-2017, 09:27 PM

Bumper close!

sweetk30 · 12-04-2017, 09:18 AM

pics 1 and 2 in my plow truck th400

pics 3 - 5 are in new work truck build with 4l80-e

installed the nostalgia for both trucks .

4l80-e was so far forward to fit in 4 speed hole i had to get a bell crank kit for the 700r4/4l60e and modify it slightly . but this made it work like butter .

72freak · 12-10-2017, 08:30 AM

We didn't tackle anything heavy yesterday but spent about 10 hours on little stuff. Straightened the bumper and finished hanging it, installed the AC compressor and serpentine belt, finalized and installed radiator. Plumbed trans lines, oil cooler lines and radiator hoses and worked on fan shroud. That will need a little more work.

**Dieselwrencher** · 12-11-2017, 04:09 PM

It's nuts you all got the white stuff down south before we have!

72freak · 12-21-2017, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

It's nuts you all got the white stuff down south before we have!

I've lived in the Atlanta Metro for 30 years (unfortunately) and this is the most snow we have had at once, It was nuts as they called for a dusting!!!!

Lokar shifter installed. Fluids topped off and harness going in on Saturday.

Bagd72Chevy · 12-21-2017, 04:20 PM

Looking Good!

Gokart Mozart · 12-21-2017, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72freak

I've lived in the Atlanta Metro for 30 years (unfortunately) and this is the most snow we have had at once, It was nuts as they called for a dusting!!!!

Looks like you can see the ground, just a dusting...

sweetk30 · 12-21-2017, 11:34 PM

looks like the shifter needs to move up a set of holes or 2 . then adjusted for position .

otherwise i like it . makes them look like a old 4 speed but automatic .

took me a bit of tweeking and adjusting and even a bell crank kit from them on this combo of full custom

72freak · 12-23-2017, 11:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gokart Mozart

Looks like you can see the ground, just a dusting...

We got 9 inches in our area.

72freak · 12-23-2017, 11:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sweetk30

looks like the shifter needs to move up a set of holes or 2 . then adjusted for position .

otherwise i like it . makes them look like a old 4 speed but automatic .

took me a bit of tweeking and adjusting and even a bell crank kit from them on this combo of full custom

Its all the way forward. More adjusting has taken place.

72freak · 12-23-2017, 11:08 PM

Engine/trans harness went in today. We also assembled and installed the rear diff and axles and installed some mufflers.

Gokart Mozart · 12-24-2017, 03:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72freak

We got 9 inches in our area.

That would make a dent even up here in Detroit.

09-18-2017, 09:50 AM	#26
sweetk30 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: horseheads,ny rust belt Posts: 2,794	Re: Rottenwood Garages C50 Hauler project about to begin! case length is longer on the 4l80 over a th400 . but your old 400 has a long tail shaft / housing . so the 4l80 fixed yoke is shorter . thats why its different for the length . not nit picking your info . but just clarifying for other people later who will find this in a search . pics with specific info . i like the build direction with efi and overdrive . helps a lot on long hauls . Attached Images __________________ 77-k30lb BIG truck build . 87-k30lb budget beater build . 85-k30lb the plow machine build . 85-c10sb summer fun toy . ----------------------------- HOLLEY SNIPER efi = worst case of p.i.t.a i ever had . EDELBROCK pro flo 4 = best deal going so far . love my setup works great.

09-18-2017, 11:17 PM	#27
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	Re: Rottenwood Garages C50 Hauler project about to begin! We measured for the relocated cab mounts today and figured lifting points for the C50 cab. That swap will all go down The first weekend in October. Getting close! Attached Images __________________ 2004 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD Crew 6.0 1999 Harley Davidson Electra Glide 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Custom Camper "Dump Truck" 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Suburban "Big Green" 1969 Chevrolet C-50 Wedge Hauler "Leonidis" 1966 C-10 2x4 short fleet 327 4 speed "Race Truck" 1952 Plymouth Cranbrook "Rican" (my grandfathers) 1931 Ford Model A Coupe "Black Beauty" 1930 Ford Model A truck "Club Cab" 4x4 Rottenwood Garage and Speed Shop.....where everything must be racy! *It's not just a hobby..It's a LIFESTYLE!!!* Thanks for nothing Barrett-Jackson You cant fix stupid or teach accountability! Time wasters, looky Lous and tire kickers are everywhere!

09-21-2017, 10:25 AM	#28
Deer_hunter_088 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Mount Carmel Illinois Posts: 1,321	Re: Rottenwood Garages C50 Hauler project about to begin! Im in __________________ 1994 k1500, Oldredz71(ext shorty 4x4 6 in lift) 1998 S10ZR2 2005 Silverado 2500hd(tow pig) Made in the USA, just like my trucks

10-17-2017, 04:57 AM	#29
Gokart Mozart Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Detroit Posts: 432	Re: Rottenwood Garages C50 Hauler project about to begin! Watching

11-18-2017, 07:41 PM	#31
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	Re: Rottenwood Garages C50 Hauler project about to begin! The fore truck rolled in a cab and chassis and rolled out a frame. The wedge rolled in lacking a cab and she is now one!! Rottenwood Garage marries another one! Attached Images __________________ 2004 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD Crew 6.0 1999 Harley Davidson Electra Glide 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Custom Camper "Dump Truck" 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Suburban "Big Green" 1969 Chevrolet C-50 Wedge Hauler "Leonidis" 1966 C-10 2x4 short fleet 327 4 speed "Race Truck" 1952 Plymouth Cranbrook "Rican" (my grandfathers) 1931 Ford Model A Coupe "Black Beauty" 1930 Ford Model A truck "Club Cab" 4x4 Rottenwood Garage and Speed Shop.....where everything must be racy! *It's not just a hobby..It's a LIFESTYLE!!!* Thanks for nothing Barrett-Jackson You cant fix stupid or teach accountability! Time wasters, looky Lous and tire kickers are everywhere!

11-18-2017, 07:46 PM	#32
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	Re: Rottenwood Garages C50 Hauler project about to begin! Part 2 Attached Images __________________ 2004 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD Crew 6.0 1999 Harley Davidson Electra Glide 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Custom Camper "Dump Truck" 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Suburban "Big Green" 1969 Chevrolet C-50 Wedge Hauler "Leonidis" 1966 C-10 2x4 short fleet 327 4 speed "Race Truck" 1952 Plymouth Cranbrook "Rican" (my grandfathers) 1931 Ford Model A Coupe "Black Beauty" 1930 Ford Model A truck "Club Cab" 4x4 Rottenwood Garage and Speed Shop.....where everything must be racy! *It's not just a hobby..It's a LIFESTYLE!!!* Thanks for nothing Barrett-Jackson You cant fix stupid or teach accountability! Time wasters, looky Lous and tire kickers are everywhere!

11-18-2017, 07:48 PM	#33
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	Re: Rottenwood Garages C50 Hauler project about to begin! Part 3 Attached Images __________________ 2004 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD Crew 6.0 1999 Harley Davidson Electra Glide 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Custom Camper "Dump Truck" 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Suburban "Big Green" 1969 Chevrolet C-50 Wedge Hauler "Leonidis" 1966 C-10 2x4 short fleet 327 4 speed "Race Truck" 1952 Plymouth Cranbrook "Rican" (my grandfathers) 1931 Ford Model A Coupe "Black Beauty" 1930 Ford Model A truck "Club Cab" 4x4 Rottenwood Garage and Speed Shop.....where everything must be racy! *It's not just a hobby..It's a LIFESTYLE!!!* Thanks for nothing Barrett-Jackson You cant fix stupid or teach accountability! Time wasters, looky Lous and tire kickers are everywhere!

11-24-2017, 07:28 AM	#34
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	Re: Rottenwood Garages C50 Hauler project about to begin! The next 2 days will be spent making mount brackets, attaching the cab and then moving it out of the 2 post bay over one and getting it up on jack stands so plumbing and wiring can begin!! Pictures to come!! __________________ 2004 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD Crew 6.0 1999 Harley Davidson Electra Glide 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Custom Camper "Dump Truck" 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Suburban "Big Green" 1969 Chevrolet C-50 Wedge Hauler "Leonidis" 1966 C-10 2x4 short fleet 327 4 speed "Race Truck" 1952 Plymouth Cranbrook "Rican" (my grandfathers) 1931 Ford Model A Coupe "Black Beauty" 1930 Ford Model A truck "Club Cab" 4x4 Rottenwood Garage and Speed Shop.....where everything must be racy! *It's not just a hobby..It's a LIFESTYLE!!!* Thanks for nothing Barrett-Jackson You cant fix stupid or teach accountability! Time wasters, looky Lous and tire kickers are everywhere!

11-24-2017, 07:38 AM	#35
northern 85 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Fairfield Maine Posts: 1,759	Re: Rottenwood Garages C50 Hauler project about to begin! Really cool rig!!!!

11-25-2017, 08:41 PM	#36
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	Re: Rottenwood Garages C50 Hauler project about to begin! Its together. Mounts built and installed, cab attached...now the work starts! Vortec wiring harness getting a haircut and should be ready to install next Saturday along with bed extension fabrication and steering, Attached Images __________________ 2004 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD Crew 6.0 1999 Harley Davidson Electra Glide 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Custom Camper "Dump Truck" 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Suburban "Big Green" 1969 Chevrolet C-50 Wedge Hauler "Leonidis" 1966 C-10 2x4 short fleet 327 4 speed "Race Truck" 1952 Plymouth Cranbrook "Rican" (my grandfathers) 1931 Ford Model A Coupe "Black Beauty" 1930 Ford Model A truck "Club Cab" 4x4 Rottenwood Garage and Speed Shop.....where everything must be racy! *It's not just a hobby..It's a LIFESTYLE!!!* Thanks for nothing Barrett-Jackson You cant fix stupid or teach accountability! Time wasters, looky Lous and tire kickers are everywhere! Last edited by 72freak; 11-25-2017 at 08:49 PM.

12-03-2017, 08:10 AM	#37
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	Re: Rottenwood Garages C50 Hauler project about to begin! All body mounting systems have been fabricated, installed and heavy tacked in. Radiator installed, transmission cooler lines ran, oil cooler lines hooked up, radiator hoses hooked up and fan shroud along with upper rad mounts are being looked at for options. The front bumper was removed from the fire truck and hung on the C30 for measuring how much frame had to be removed up front. The engine/computer harness should be done and installed next weekend and we will probably put the third member back in and hook the drive shaft up. We still hope to hear in run and see the wheels spin by Christmas!! Sants needs t bring me a Lokar shifter for a 4L80!! No pics of wedge but a few from the weekend Attached Images __________________ 2004 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD Crew 6.0 1999 Harley Davidson Electra Glide 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Custom Camper "Dump Truck" 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Suburban "Big Green" 1969 Chevrolet C-50 Wedge Hauler "Leonidis" 1966 C-10 2x4 short fleet 327 4 speed "Race Truck" 1952 Plymouth Cranbrook "Rican" (my grandfathers) 1931 Ford Model A Coupe "Black Beauty" 1930 Ford Model A truck "Club Cab" 4x4 Rottenwood Garage and Speed Shop.....where everything must be racy! *It's not just a hobby..It's a LIFESTYLE!!!* Thanks for nothing Barrett-Jackson You cant fix stupid or teach accountability! Time wasters, looky Lous and tire kickers are everywhere!

12-03-2017, 09:45 AM	#38
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,728	Re: Rottenwood Garages C50 Hauler project about to begin! Nice pics ,staying tuned in for more .

12-03-2017, 09:27 PM	#39
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	Re: Rottenwood Garages C50 Hauler project about to begin! Bumper close! Attached Images __________________ 2004 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD Crew 6.0 1999 Harley Davidson Electra Glide 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Custom Camper "Dump Truck" 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Suburban "Big Green" 1969 Chevrolet C-50 Wedge Hauler "Leonidis" 1966 C-10 2x4 short fleet 327 4 speed "Race Truck" 1952 Plymouth Cranbrook "Rican" (my grandfathers) 1931 Ford Model A Coupe "Black Beauty" 1930 Ford Model A truck "Club Cab" 4x4 Rottenwood Garage and Speed Shop.....where everything must be racy! *It's not just a hobby..It's a LIFESTYLE!!!* Thanks for nothing Barrett-Jackson You cant fix stupid or teach accountability! Time wasters, looky Lous and tire kickers are everywhere!

12-04-2017, 09:18 AM	#40
sweetk30 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: horseheads,ny rust belt Posts: 2,794	Re: Rottenwood Garages C50 Hauler project about to begin! pics 1 and 2 in my plow truck th400 pics 3 - 5 are in new work truck build with 4l80-e installed the nostalgia for both trucks . 4l80-e was so far forward to fit in 4 speed hole i had to get a bell crank kit for the 700r4/4l60e and modify it slightly . but this made it work like butter . Attached Images __________________ 77-k30lb BIG truck build . 87-k30lb budget beater build . 85-k30lb the plow machine build . 85-c10sb summer fun toy . ----------------------------- HOLLEY SNIPER efi = worst case of p.i.t.a i ever had . EDELBROCK pro flo 4 = best deal going so far . love my setup works great.

12-10-2017, 08:30 AM	#41
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	Re: Rottenwood Garages C50 Hauler project about to begin! We didn't tackle anything heavy yesterday but spent about 10 hours on little stuff. Straightened the bumper and finished hanging it, installed the AC compressor and serpentine belt, finalized and installed radiator. Plumbed trans lines, oil cooler lines and radiator hoses and worked on fan shroud. That will need a little more work. Attached Images __________________ 2004 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD Crew 6.0 1999 Harley Davidson Electra Glide 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Custom Camper "Dump Truck" 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Suburban "Big Green" 1969 Chevrolet C-50 Wedge Hauler "Leonidis" 1966 C-10 2x4 short fleet 327 4 speed "Race Truck" 1952 Plymouth Cranbrook "Rican" (my grandfathers) 1931 Ford Model A Coupe "Black Beauty" 1930 Ford Model A truck "Club Cab" 4x4 Rottenwood Garage and Speed Shop.....where everything must be racy! *It's not just a hobby..It's a LIFESTYLE!!!* Thanks for nothing Barrett-Jackson You cant fix stupid or teach accountability! Time wasters, looky Lous and tire kickers are everywhere!



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12-11-2017, 04:09 PM	#42
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12-21-2017, 04:20 PM	#44
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12-21-2017, 11:34 PM	#46
sweetk30 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: horseheads,ny rust belt Posts: 2,794	Re: Rottenwood Garages C50 Hauler project about to begin! looks like the shifter needs to move up a set of holes or 2 . then adjusted for position . otherwise i like it . makes them look like a old 4 speed but automatic . took me a bit of tweeking and adjusting and even a bell crank kit from them on this combo of full custom __________________ 77-k30lb BIG truck build . 87-k30lb budget beater build . 85-k30lb the plow machine build . 85-c10sb summer fun toy . ----------------------------- HOLLEY SNIPER efi = worst case of p.i.t.a i ever had . EDELBROCK pro flo 4 = best deal going so far . love my setup works great.

12-23-2017, 11:08 PM	#49
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	Re: Rottenwood Garages C50 Hauler project about to begin! Engine/trans harness went in today. We also assembled and installed the rear diff and axles and installed some mufflers. __________________ 2004 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD Crew 6.0 1999 Harley Davidson Electra Glide 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Custom Camper "Dump Truck" 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Suburban "Big Green" 1969 Chevrolet C-50 Wedge Hauler "Leonidis" 1966 C-10 2x4 short fleet 327 4 speed "Race Truck" 1952 Plymouth Cranbrook "Rican" (my grandfathers) 1931 Ford Model A Coupe "Black Beauty" 1930 Ford Model A truck "Club Cab" 4x4 Rottenwood Garage and Speed Shop.....where everything must be racy! *It's not just a hobby..It's a LIFESTYLE!!!* Thanks for nothing Barrett-Jackson You cant fix stupid or teach accountability! Time wasters, looky Lous and tire kickers are everywhere!

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