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Kim57 · 03-26-2013, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Chevette

That trans sure is clean. You have a lot more courage than I. Two things I don't open (1) Computers (2) Automatic Transmissions. Good job, Kim.

It was real clean inside so I consider my self lucky on that.

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Originally Posted by oldman3

Nice job Kim, you may have said earlier, but what shift kit did you install, street, street strip, etc???...Jim

Jim
It's a TransGo SK 4L60E Shift Kit. It's supposed to help clear up some of the issues with the trans. Wasn't that bad of an install if that's all you do.
Has very detailed instructions in the kit and there tech line was very helpful when I called with questions.
Kim

hotrod1 · 03-26-2013, 12:12 PM

Nice.

What kind of horsepower are you going to be putting down? Did you do anything else to make sure that it can handle the load?

Kim57 · 03-26-2013, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by hotrod1

Nice.

What kind of horsepower are you going to be putting down? Did you do anything else to make sure that it can handle the load?

Thanks.
The LS2 is rated at 390HP and 390TQ from the factory.
This trans was the one that came with my engine and I wouldn't have touched it if it wasn't for the pump being broken.
Kim

GFY · 03-26-2013, 07:29 PM

Wow. Now THAT is a build!
Our timelines are familiar, but the builds are miles apart. Yours looks badass!

Love2Fab1 · 03-26-2013, 08:09 PM

Very impressive build! Way to go on that trans rebuild. Braver man than I.
Fab1

Kim57 · 03-26-2013, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by GFY

Wow. Now THAT is a build!
Our timelines are familiar, but the builds are miles apart. Yours looks badass!

Thanks.

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Originally Posted by Love2Fab1

Very impressive build! Way to go on that trans rebuild. Braver man than I.
Fab1

Thanks.

Kim

Kim57 · 03-26-2013, 09:44 PM

Back to where I wanted to be a couple weeks ago.
My brother was out today.
Engine and trans finally in. Hopefully for the last time.
I'll start adding accessories to it when I get the time.
Kim

**oldman3** · 03-27-2013, 12:31 AM

Wow Kim, that is looking super...Jim

Kim57 · 03-27-2013, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Painter D

Very nice work

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Originally Posted by Chevette

Man, you're makin' progress. I'm so far behind it looks like I'm in front. Lookin' good, Kim. Nice quality.

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Originally Posted by oldman3

Wow Kim, that is looking super...Jim

Thanks guys.
Kim

hotrod1 · 03-27-2013, 12:14 PM

That is a beautiful thing!

**oldman3** · 03-29-2013, 09:47 AM

Really sweet looking....Jim

chevyrestoguy · 03-29-2013, 10:53 AM

Wow Kim, that looks NICE!

The best part about putting the engine in for the last time is that it starts freeing up floor space and all of the boxes with parts in them slowly start to disappear.

Are you matching the exterior paint to the color on the intake and valve covers?

Kim57 · 03-29-2013, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Red Foreman

Looks awesome so far, I can't wait to see the finished product!

Thanks.

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Originally Posted by oldman3

Really sweet looking....Jim

Thanks.

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Originally Posted by chevyrestoguy

Wow Kim, that looks NICE!

The best part about putting the engine in for the last time is that it starts freeing up floor space and all of the boxes with parts in them slowly start to disappear.

Are you matching the exterior paint to the color on the intake and valve covers?

Thanks.
My plan is to get them as close as possible. Chevy had a light metallic blue in the mid 60s that I like and may use.
Kim

blue57 · 03-29-2013, 07:40 PM

Its looking really good. Cant wait until i can start bolting finished pieces back together.

**shadow1967** · 03-29-2013, 07:53 PM

Looking good, keep it up.

Wheelie · 03-29-2013, 08:56 PM

Looking awesome! I like that powder blue on the valve covers and intake.

mooseknuckles · 03-29-2013, 11:12 PM

very nice!...good choice on colours.....

Kim57 · 04-08-2013, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by blue57

Its looking really good. Cant wait until i can start bolting finished pieces back together.

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Originally Posted by shadow1967

Looking good, keep it up.

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Originally Posted by Wheelie

Looking awesome! I like that powder blue on the valve covers and intake.

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Originally Posted by mooseknuckles

very nice!...good choice on colours.....

Thanks guys I appreciate the compliments.
Kim

Kim57 · 04-08-2013, 06:43 PM

Just a couple of pics with it sitting on the ground. I'm hoping it will sit low enough when I get the body on it.
Kim

**Denee007** · 04-08-2013, 07:00 PM

Looks high tech! Incredible!
Dne'
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**oldman3** · 04-08-2013, 07:13 PM

Looks good sitting on the ground, nice job....Jim

dubie · 04-08-2013, 08:14 PM

oh it'll be plenty low, you can tell from where the body mounts sit in relation to the height of your frame rails.
Damn fine looking build

Kim57 · 04-08-2013, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Denee007

Looks high tech! Incredible!
Dne'
Posted via Mobile Device

Thanks

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Originally Posted by oldman3

Looks good sitting on the ground, nice job....Jim

Thanks

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Originally Posted by dubie

oh it'll be plenty low, you can tell from where the body mounts sit in relation to the height of your frame rails.
Damn fine looking build

Thanks.
I hope you're right. It just seems a little high to me. All the sheet metal should bring it down some and the new front springs should settle some also.
Kim

pbeguy · 04-09-2013, 12:52 AM

Kim, my frame sits 3-1/2" above my rockers.
PS. It is looking very good.

Rude Dude · 04-09-2013, 07:41 AM

Frame & motor look killer, good job Kim!

03-26-2013, 12:12 PM	#2
hotrod1 56 - autocross Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Camarillo, Ca Posts: 1,121	Re: My 57 Pro Street Nice. What kind of horsepower are you going to be putting down? Did you do anything else to make sure that it can handle the load?

03-26-2013, 07:29 PM	#4
GFY Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 79	Re: My 57 Pro Street Wow. Now THAT is a build! Our timelines are familiar, but the builds are miles apart. Yours looks badass!

03-26-2013, 08:09 PM	#5
Love2Fab1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Kingsport, Tenn. Posts: 34	Re: My 57 Pro Street Very impressive build! Way to go on that trans rebuild. Braver man than I. Fab1

03-26-2013, 09:44 PM	#7
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: My 57 Pro Street Back to where I wanted to be a couple weeks ago. My brother was out today. Engine and trans finally in. Hopefully for the last time. I'll start adding accessories to it when I get the time. Kim Attached Images __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283107

03-27-2013, 12:31 AM	#8
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,555	Re: My 57 Pro Street Wow Kim, that is looking super...Jim __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

03-27-2013, 12:14 PM	#10
hotrod1 56 - autocross Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Camarillo, Ca Posts: 1,121	Re: My 57 Pro Street That is a beautiful thing!

03-29-2013, 09:47 AM	#11
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,555	Re: My 57 Pro Street Really sweet looking....Jim __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

03-29-2013, 10:53 AM	#12
chevyrestoguy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: apple valley, ca Posts: 2,670	Re: My 57 Pro Street Wow Kim, that looks NICE! The best part about putting the engine in for the last time is that it starts freeing up floor space and all of the boxes with parts in them slowly start to disappear. Are you matching the exterior paint to the color on the intake and valve covers? __________________ 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

03-29-2013, 07:40 PM	#14
blue57 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Victorville, CA Posts: 469	Re: My 57 Pro Street Its looking really good. Cant wait until i can start bolting finished pieces back together. __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=522711

03-29-2013, 07:53 PM	#15
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03-29-2013, 08:56 PM	#16
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03-29-2013, 11:12 PM	#17
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04-08-2013, 06:43 PM	#19
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: My 57 Pro Street Just a couple of pics with it sitting on the ground. I'm hoping it will sit low enough when I get the body on it. Kim Attached Images __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283107

04-08-2013, 07:00 PM	#20
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04-08-2013, 07:13 PM	#21
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04-08-2013, 08:14 PM	#22
dubie Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 8,855	Re: My 57 Pro Street oh it'll be plenty low, you can tell from where the body mounts sit in relation to the height of your frame rails. Damn fine looking build __________________ My name's Tim and I'm a truckaholic My 56 Chevy shop truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=562795

04-09-2013, 12:52 AM	#24
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04-09-2013, 07:41 AM	#25
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