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Burt4x4 · 01-08-2010, 10:40 AM

YYYYYYYYYYYEEEEEEEEEEHHHHHHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!

That otta hold er together

OrrieG · 01-08-2010, 02:54 PM

Some one is going to have fun with the cooler lines and fill tube. Looks like a custom hump will be in order too.

**special-K** · 01-08-2010, 07:50 PM

Chroming or two-tone powdercoating it?It needs some spider webs welded as gussets.I`d hate to see that bend,you know.

johnnywagon · 01-08-2010, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by OrrieG

Some one is going to have fun with the cooler lines and fill tube. Looks like a custom hump will be in order too.

Tranny lines clear as is and the stock hump clears, but I will need to switch to a flexible trans dipstick. It looks like the linkage for the column shifter will still clear as well and the t-case shifter clears and can still be removed.

Also will need new exhaust to clear but I needed that anyway.

johnnywagon · 01-08-2010, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

Chroming or two-tone powdercoating it?It needs some spider webs welded as gussets.I`d hate to see that bend,you know.

Funny thing is Im working on this at a friends shop and he is the truck's PO! He still has more of the yellow he painted the body with so red tranny, yellow truss.

......I seriously did consider powder coat.

johnnywagon · 01-08-2010, 08:34 PM

Not painted yet but all fabbing is done. Tunnel shots show how much clearance there should be.

**special-K** · 01-09-2010, 09:52 AM

That`ll be purdy>

Powder coat would have a practicle use there.Maybe not 2-tone.

johnnywagon · 01-13-2010, 10:51 PM

Safety Red:

johnnywagon · 01-13-2010, 10:57 PM

While the transmission & t-case are out Im finally going to deal with the bent/twisted frame. Im adding a cross member in front of the front leaf spring shackles. I used a scissor jack & 2x4 to spread the rails 1.5" apart...close to where they should be. The bolt-in cross member isnt done yet but you can see the progress.

onlyifihadachevy · 01-14-2010, 12:18 AM

hey I was looking at your wheeling pics, and when you ran boggers, looked like your truck, which way did you like the front tires better? The right way or backwards?

johnnywagon · 01-14-2010, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by onlyifihadachevy

hey I was looking at your wheeling pics, and when you ran boggers, looked like your truck, which way did you like the front tires better? The right way or backwards?

A friend of mine lent me a set of 38" Boggers last time I went to the Moyie Mud Bog. Tried them backwards one day and normal the next day. Didnt notice any difference.

Burt4x4 · 01-14-2010, 03:16 PM

Lookin Good John!

johnnywagon · 01-15-2010, 09:21 PM

Thanks Burt!

The cross member is finished and installed. The transmission and t-case are getting closer.

y5mgisi · 01-15-2010, 09:37 PM

I fully expect you to beat this thing to death and then some to put that design to the test! I like the idea alot, and if it works, i just might steal it!

johnnywagon · 01-21-2010, 12:23 AM

Getting closer. Trans/T-case/Cradle are installed and everything clears. Even got the stock dipstick to work...after bending the hell out of it. I bought a set of Jeep/Chevy swap headers because they looked like they would fit and they do with minor trimming. I needed the shorty style headers to clear the new crossmember and the transmission cradle. I also added a small bracket/brace that connects the trans mount to the rear two bolts of the trans pan. This straddles the area where I broke the other two transmissions.

Now just some minor buttoning up, re-install drivelines and fab up temporary exhaust to get her to the muffler shop.

y5mgisi · 01-21-2010, 02:02 AM

Blue_71 · 01-21-2010, 01:44 PM

um... WOW.... thats all i know to say... LOL i wonder if part of the problem wasnt the NP205? those suckers are heavy as heck compared to all the aluminum t-cases

Burt4x4 · 01-22-2010, 10:48 AM

Hell ya

y5mgisi · 01-22-2010, 09:36 PM

Get out and abuse the thing already!

johnnywagon · 01-23-2010, 10:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by y5mgisi

Get out and abuse the thing already!

Test run tomorrow!

y5mgisi · 01-23-2010, 11:45 PM

Hooray!

johnnywagon · 01-25-2010, 02:10 AM

Well, the new transmission seems fine but my "new" (used) transfer case isnt. It wont stay in 4-low. It will in reverse, but just pops out in drive. Then after "driving angry" in 4-high, I broke the front yoke on front drive shaft.

I guess its a "good" thing because I found a nasty crack in the transfer case front output shaft yoke while pulling the drive shaft.

Looks like I'll be putting my old t-case back in. That will be THREE R & R's of the t-case in 2 months.

y5mgisi · 01-25-2010, 02:46 AM

Well that sucks. Good to hear the trans works good and held up so far!

tomtuna1978 · 06-27-2010, 04:32 PM

you got any updates ? u get the t-case back in ?

johnnywagon · 06-27-2010, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by tomtuna1978

you got any updates ? u get the t-case back in ?

Oh yeah! Been out many times and everything is working great!

01-08-2010, 10:40 AM	#26
Burt4x4 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,842	Re: Transmission case broke....again. YYYYYYYYYYYEEEEEEEEEEHHHHHHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!! That otta hold er together __________________ 1972 K5 MPFI454/Sm465/Np205/D60/14FFd/Re-Centerd H1s w/Swamper Iroks

01-08-2010, 02:54 PM	#27
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: Transmission case broke....again. Some one is going to have fun with the cooler lines and fill tube. Looks like a custom hump will be in order too. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

01-08-2010, 07:50 PM	#28
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Transmission case broke....again. Chroming or two-tone powdercoating it?It needs some spider webs welded as gussets.I`d hate to see that bend,you know. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

01-08-2010, 08:34 PM	#31
johnnywagon Sofa King. We, Todd, Ed. Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Spokane, Wa. Posts: 631	Re: Transmission case broke....again. Not painted yet but all fabbing is done. Tunnel shots show how much clearance there should be. Attached Images __________________ ~John 71 Blazer One Ton 65 Chevelle Station Wagon x2 59 Belair 2 Door 71 Chevy Open Road Van RV www.myspace.com/johnnywagon

01-09-2010, 09:52 AM	#32
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Transmission case broke....again. That`ll be purdy> Powder coat would have a practicle use there.Maybe not 2-tone. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

01-13-2010, 10:51 PM	#33
johnnywagon Sofa King. We, Todd, Ed. Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Spokane, Wa. Posts: 631	Re: Transmission case broke....again. Safety Red: Attached Images __________________ ~John 71 Blazer One Ton 65 Chevelle Station Wagon x2 59 Belair 2 Door 71 Chevy Open Road Van RV www.myspace.com/johnnywagon

01-13-2010, 10:57 PM	#34
johnnywagon Sofa King. We, Todd, Ed. Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Spokane, Wa. Posts: 631	Re: Transmission case broke....again. While the transmission & t-case are out Im finally going to deal with the bent/twisted frame. Im adding a cross member in front of the front leaf spring shackles. I used a scissor jack & 2x4 to spread the rails 1.5" apart...close to where they should be. The bolt-in cross member isnt done yet but you can see the progress. Attached Images __________________ ~John 71 Blazer One Ton 65 Chevelle Station Wagon x2 59 Belair 2 Door 71 Chevy Open Road Van RV www.myspace.com/johnnywagon

01-14-2010, 12:18 AM	#35
onlyifihadachevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: seaside,ca Posts: 778	Re: Transmission case broke....again. hey I was looking at your wheeling pics, and when you ran boggers, looked like your truck, which way did you like the front tires better? The right way or backwards? __________________ 72 gmc 2500 2wd drive convert My 72 thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=346712 THe other truck, wheeler 69 1/2 4x4, yellow and rusty. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=350300

01-14-2010, 03:16 PM	#37
Burt4x4 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,842	Re: Transmission case broke....again. Lookin Good John! __________________ 1972 K5 MPFI454/Sm465/Np205/D60/14FFd/Re-Centerd H1s w/Swamper Iroks

01-15-2010, 09:21 PM	#38
johnnywagon Sofa King. We, Todd, Ed. Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Spokane, Wa. Posts: 631	Re: Transmission case broke....again. Thanks Burt! The cross member is finished and installed. The transmission and t-case are getting closer. Attached Images __________________ ~John 71 Blazer One Ton 65 Chevelle Station Wagon x2 59 Belair 2 Door 71 Chevy Open Road Van RV www.myspace.com/johnnywagon

01-15-2010, 09:37 PM	#39
y5mgisi Second Chance Program Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 2,642	Re: Transmission case broke....again. I fully expect you to beat this thing to death and then some to put that design to the test! I like the idea alot, and if it works, i just might steal it!

01-21-2010, 12:23 AM	#40
johnnywagon Sofa King. We, Todd, Ed. Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Spokane, Wa. Posts: 631	Re: Transmission case broke....again. Getting closer. Trans/T-case/Cradle are installed and everything clears. Even got the stock dipstick to work...after bending the hell out of it. I bought a set of Jeep/Chevy swap headers because they looked like they would fit and they do with minor trimming. I needed the shorty style headers to clear the new crossmember and the transmission cradle. I also added a small bracket/brace that connects the trans mount to the rear two bolts of the trans pan. This straddles the area where I broke the other two transmissions. Now just some minor buttoning up, re-install drivelines and fab up temporary exhaust to get her to the muffler shop. Attached Images __________________ ~John 71 Blazer One Ton 65 Chevelle Station Wagon x2 59 Belair 2 Door 71 Chevy Open Road Van RV www.myspace.com/johnnywagon Last edited by johnnywagon; 01-21-2010 at 12:25 AM.

01-21-2010, 02:02 AM	#41
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01-22-2010, 10:48 AM	#43
Burt4x4 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,842	Re: Transmission case broke....again. Hell ya __________________ 1972 K5 MPFI454/Sm465/Np205/D60/14FFd/Re-Centerd H1s w/Swamper Iroks

01-22-2010, 09:36 PM	#44
y5mgisi Second Chance Program Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 2,642	Re: Transmission case broke....again. Get out and abuse the thing already!



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01-23-2010, 11:45 PM	#46
y5mgisi Second Chance Program Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 2,642	Re: Transmission case broke....again. Hooray!

01-25-2010, 02:10 AM	#47
johnnywagon Sofa King. We, Todd, Ed. Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Spokane, Wa. Posts: 631	Re: Transmission case broke....again. Well, the new transmission seems fine but my "new" (used) transfer case isnt. It wont stay in 4-low. It will in reverse, but just pops out in drive. Then after "driving angry" in 4-high, I broke the front yoke on front drive shaft. I guess its a "good" thing because I found a nasty crack in the transfer case front output shaft yoke while pulling the drive shaft. Looks like I'll be putting my old t-case back in. That will be THREE R & R's of the t-case in 2 months. Attached Images __________________ ~John 71 Blazer One Ton 65 Chevelle Station Wagon x2 59 Belair 2 Door 71 Chevy Open Road Van RV www.myspace.com/johnnywagon

01-25-2010, 02:46 AM	#48
y5mgisi Second Chance Program Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 2,642	Re: Transmission case broke....again. Well that sucks. Good to hear the trans works good and held up so far!

06-27-2010, 04:32 PM	#49
tomtuna1978 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bend,Oregon Posts: 225	Re: Transmission case broke....again. you got any updates ? u get the t-case back in ?

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