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Re: Intro from an old Assembly Plant guy
Thanks, Longhair!
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Re: Intro from an old Assembly Plant guy
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Re: Intro from an old Assembly Plant guy
Hey Keith, just wondering whats involved in removing the shifter? I'm putting the same trans in my Blazer 4X4. Thanks
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Re: Intro from an old Assembly Plant guy
Cool set up!
The shift lever is designed with some little spring clips to retain it into the shifter base - so going together is easy, because you just push it in and seat it. Coming out is a little tougher, because you have to get down in there and "trip" those retaining tabs. I used a couple of small pieces of thin aluminum, but you could use anything thin and fairly strong, like a steel six inch scale. Stick it down beside the shift lever and the base, one on each side, and give the shifter a good pull. If everything works right it should come right out! Let me know how you do. K ![]() ![]()
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Re: Intro from an old Assembly Plant guy
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you being the man to talk to about trucks, I ma running a 4 speed with granny low. what other top loader could I put in to shift a little smoother. it is bolted to a 250. Also I am looking for a power steering for the truck, engine has intregrated intake to the head, how hard is it going to be to find brackets and parts to do this? I know go to a salvage yard. Around here there is "no" trucks of this time frame in the yards. I may have to travel to find a yard. |
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Thanks; I got your PM and responded in great detail there.... Good luck with your project! BTW - I should mention I did my entire restoration in the driveway; this truck has never been inside my garage (hopefully that is an encouragement to you). K
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Re: Intro from an old Assembly Plant guy
That's something I don't remember seeing before. What tranny model would that be?
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Re: Intro from an old Assembly Plant guy
welcome keith, glad to have you aboard, guys if you will notice the link that bigblock posted on page 1, keith narrated the photos. def an assest to us all!!
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Nice trans! It uses ATF instead of gear lube, so its smooth and easy shifting, even in cold weather. Thanks, 85ChevyLWB! K
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Thanks Keith. I was going to ask the same question. The transplant happens this weekend. ![]() I must remember to take pictures LOL
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Re: Intro from an old Assembly Plant guy
Prom Time:
Not really "truck" related, but it's that time of year; I suspect dads all across America are being asked to drive their kids around "in an old car", and my house was no exception. Last night was my turn - took the kids for a ride and then dropped my second oldest daughter at her Senior Prom. We managed to get a few (silly) shots amidst all the seriousness: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
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Re: Intro from an old Assembly Plant guy
great pictures keith ... will be precious memories for you both some day .. brings back memories of my daughters prom nights.......and i just remembered my senior prom ride was a 69 chevy caprice .. 396 th400 ... it was a sweet ride and that was in 85 ....
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Re: Intro from an old Assembly Plant guy
i remember my prom night.(last month) lol pulled up in my truck with open headers
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Re: Intro from an old Assembly Plant guy
Truck is looking great, was your chevelle in popular hotrodding recently? looks very familiar.
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Re: Intro from an old Assembly Plant guy
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Love the truck!
I love what you've done to the truck. To avoid thread clutter I sent you a PM about a couple of items.
My favorite trucks have all been 6 banger manual heater only rubber floors.
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Yes, thanks for noticing. There was a thread here somewhere (...hmm...let me look....here it is: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=355677 - includes some "behind the scenes" shots) and it can also be viewed on their website: http://www.popularhotrodding.com/fea...lle/index.html K
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Thanks, I saw that. I'll reply in a minute - K
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Re: Intro from an old Assembly Plant guy
Hey Keith
Your instructions for taking the shifter out worked perfectly. I got everything changed over rather painlessly Here's a link to the progress http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3962721
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Re: Intro from an old Assembly Plant guy
Glad to be able to help; lookin' good, btw.
K
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Re: Intro from an old Assembly Plant guy
Just noticed: one year ago tomorrow since I joined the site!
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Re: Intro from an old Assembly Plant guy
happy birthday? ForumDay? any congrats btw Truck looks really good.
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Re: Intro from an old Assembly Plant guy
Wow Mr. Seymore.. thats cool that you have soo much knowledge on these chevy's... Do you think that these year trucks.. 73-87.. are arguably the best years for fit and finish that GM ever made?? Also... Didnt GM figure the cabs were a bit tight.. behind te driver's side.. for big guys?.. LOL Im 6 foot 230. luv my truck.. thank God I have tilt!
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Re: Intro from an old Assembly Plant guy
This is something I've been wanting to do for quite some time now; ever since I found the old tow bar hanging on the wall at Mom & Dad's house.
I put a hitch on the Grand Prix over the winter and finally got to try it out today - ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() That's how we used to roll, back in the day!
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