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tommys66 · 11-25-2009, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Roadhammer

Tommy,

Lookin through your build and here i s see you have the saddles mounted or sitting on the trailing arms and not welded to the axle tube...It this just for the fitting process or are you leaving it like that...im changing diffs on my truck and was planning on welding saddles and track bar mount to the new rear end...let me me know what you did how you did it and pics if you could.

You can PM me or post it on here..

Jory

I am going to weld the seats to the tube, I was just laying it out for fitment. I will post some pics of them welded on with the trac bar mount as soon as i get it set.

shrunken66stroker · 11-06-2009, 11:27 PM

I've seen the same thing. The e-coat lifts a little and rusts underneath. I won't paint over that crap anyway. You're better off starting with fresh metal.

tommys66 · 11-06-2009, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by shrunken66stroker

I've seen the same thing. The e-coat lifts a little and rusts underneath. I won't paint over that crap anyway. You're better off starting with fresh metal.

yeah, that pic was from the drivers side, so I guess I will strip both sides and prime fresh.

tommys66 · 11-12-2009, 10:41 PM

Filled a few more holes in the firewall, blocked and primed. Stripped rockers, got cab corners finished and primed also.

ruffrida2005 · 11-24-2009, 11:15 PM

Looks good Tommy, Do you think you'll have any problem with the spacer on the trans. I have to raise mine up like over 1"

tommys66 · 11-25-2009, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by ruffrida2005

Looks good Tommy, Do you think you'll have any problem with the spacer on the trans. I have to raise mine up like over 1"

Shouldn't be a problem, The transmission sits on the spacer with the same surface area as it would have on the crossmember. In my opinion, it should be fine.

ruffrida2005 · 12-25-2009, 04:45 PM

one thing you can do if you use a cressent, is to use a wash cloth or some kind of hand town to stop it from scratching it.

tommys66 · 12-26-2009, 01:14 AM

I wrapped the fittings in masking tape, then a wrap of electrical tape to try to keep from scaring the fittings. It helped, but i still scuffed them a bit. I put a piece of masking tape on the hose beneath the fitting and marked it so i could tell if the red part of the fitting pulled any while tightening the blue into it.

Strodder · 12-29-2009, 06:32 PM

I don't know why those fittings don't come polished, or chrome. For a Race car it wouldn't matter, but to me I think it would look better.

blackmopar · 12-29-2009, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Strodder

I don't know why those fittings don't come polished, or chrome. For a Race car it wouldn't matter, but to me I think it would look better.

you can get em nickel, gold, or black plated for the most part these days through the jegs and summit catalogs

Strodder · 12-29-2009, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by blackmopar

you can get em nickel, gold, or black plated for the most part these days through the jegs and summit catalogs

I didn't know they came in those colors.

70 Suburban · 01-13-2010, 06:44 PM

whats that tank out of?

tommys66 · 01-13-2010, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by 70 Suburban

whats that tank out of?

1999 camaro. Had to trim the bottom of the frame rail about 1/2" on both sides, and made the hangers from escort straps.

70 Suburban · 01-13-2010, 07:05 PM

hmmm i think i know where one is. I would like to know about the 08 sub tank.

TimE · 01-13-2010, 11:07 PM

Lookin better all the time.

tommys66 · 01-15-2010, 08:33 PM

Got the trans cooler plumbed up. Used 6 AN line.

tommys66 · 01-15-2010, 08:36 PM

Can someone tell me which is the pressure and which is the return on this powersteering sector?

Alan's Classic · 01-17-2010, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by tommys66

Can someone tell me which is the pressure and which is the return on this powersteering sector?

If I can remember to look at mine I'll let you know. Of course I have forgotton what color my truck is, since I haven't seen it in a long time.

I did find this on post #1434 in my build Joe231 said this

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the low pressure fitting was smaller than the high pressure side.

Here is a LINKY to hose placement.

tommys66 · 01-17-2010, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Alan's Classic

If I can remember to look at mine I'll let you know. Of course I have forgotton what color my truck is, since I haven't seen it in a long time.

I did find this on post #1434 in my build Joe231 said this

Here is a LINKY to hose placement.

thanks, I checked the link and it clearly shows the return on the front port and pressure on the port furthest from the cab.

blacknwhitedog · 03-20-2012, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by tommys66

Got the trans cooler plumbed up. Used 6 AN line.

I would re-think using only a frame mounted cooler for your trans. You'll be hard pressed to find a trans builder who will ever recommend using that type of cooler only. Most want you to use the trans cooler in your radiator...why? Because water will transfer and remove far more heat than any air cooled version, not to mention bringing your trans to operating temp quicker on cold days. And, as posted by another forum member, you have little to no air flow in that location. Just my .02..been doing this for 30 years...learned the hard way.

tommys66 · 03-22-2012, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by blacknwhitedog

I would re-think using only a frame mounted cooler for your trans. You'll be hard pressed to find a trans builder who will ever recommend using that type of cooler only. Most want you to use the trans cooler in your radiator...why? Because water will transfer and remove far more heat than any air cooled version, not to mention bringing your trans to operating temp quicker on cold days. And, as posted by another forum member, you have little to no air flow in that location. Just my .02..been doing this for 30 years...learned the hard way.

I appreciate your concern, but I think for my application it will be adequate. I have never heard of transmission failure from being too cold. I have a 12v fan with thermo switch and a temp gauge for re-assurance of trans over heating.

tommys66 · 03-23-2012, 12:03 AM

I installed an electric fan and aluminum fan shroud from jegs. Fan is controled from the PCM. It was 80deg in the shop today and the fan cycles on for very little time to maintain temperature at an idle.

70 Suburban · 01-15-2010, 11:45 PM

I like that cooler... I have one from a mack truck that is water cooled, but im not sure how to feed it water?

tommys66 · 01-16-2010, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by 70 Suburban

I like that cooler... I have one from a mack truck that is water cooled, but im not sure how to feed it water?

Thanks. I got the idea from 68shortstep. On yours, could you not series the water thru it from your heater core lines?

70 Suburban · 01-16-2010, 10:47 PM

i thought about that but if I use the heater box from the 08 sub it has a water shut off for the heater so it would slow the flow for the cooler

11-06-2009, 11:27 PM	#2
shrunken66stroker Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Las Vegas, Nv Posts: 954	Re: Tommys66 Build I've seen the same thing. The e-coat lifts a little and rusts underneath. I won't paint over that crap anyway. You're better off starting with fresh metal. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...54#post3194654

11-12-2009, 10:41 PM	#4
tommys66 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southern, MO Posts: 233	Re: Tommys66 Build Filled a few more holes in the firewall, blocked and primed. Stripped rockers, got cab corners finished and primed also. Attached Images __________________ I love the smell of lead paint!

11-24-2009, 11:15 PM	#5
ruffrida2005 Member of the longbed union. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Killeen, Tx Posts: 2,158	Re: Tommys66 Build Looks good Tommy, Do you think you'll have any problem with the spacer on the trans. I have to raise mine up like over 1" __________________ Paul 88 GMC Crew Cab dually, 454/T400 64 LWB 400 HP 350/350T Bagged, under construction! Sold most of it! 92 S10 Iron Duke 5 speed, 5/7 drop for now. soon to be bagged. Sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post4637759

12-25-2009, 04:45 PM	#7
ruffrida2005 Member of the longbed union. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Killeen, Tx Posts: 2,158	Re: Tommys66 Build one thing you can do if you use a cressent, is to use a wash cloth or some kind of hand town to stop it from scratching it. __________________ Paul 88 GMC Crew Cab dually, 454/T400 64 LWB 400 HP 350/350T Bagged, under construction! Sold most of it! 92 S10 Iron Duke 5 speed, 5/7 drop for now. soon to be bagged. Sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post4637759

12-26-2009, 01:14 AM	#8
tommys66 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southern, MO Posts: 233	Re: Tommys66 Build I wrapped the fittings in masking tape, then a wrap of electrical tape to try to keep from scaring the fittings. It helped, but i still scuffed them a bit. I put a piece of masking tape on the hose beneath the fitting and marked it so i could tell if the red part of the fitting pulled any while tightening the blue into it. Attached Images __________________ I love the smell of lead paint!

12-29-2009, 06:32 PM	#9
Strodder Daring to be Different Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 4,499	Re: Tommys66 Build I don't know why those fittings don't come polished, or chrome. For a Race car it wouldn't matter, but to me I think it would look better. __________________ *Dennis* Check out my 65/73 Cheap Build Thread. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=327644 *KUSTOM RIDES* FACE BOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/291198124258863/ 1965 C-10 Short Bed 350/700r4 2012 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab 2016 Honda Accord w/ 18" rims 2007 Honda Goldwing Trike w/ NAVI 2001 Yamaha Roadstar Indian look alike "Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "...WOW!...what an amazing ride!" Live Life Passionately!!! [/COLOR] *I AM WE TODD IT, I AM SOFA KING WE TODD IT*

01-13-2010, 06:44 PM	#12
70 Suburban Rods Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bryan, TX Posts: 1,398	Re: Tommys66 Build whats that tank out of? __________________ Just keepin it simple. 1965 C-10 Ext cab build. 350??(Does it count at 2 truck if I had to cut one up?) 1966 C-10 lwb 283 auto 1970 Suburban in pieces 1971 Blazer 4wd....restore someday. all factory CST 1972 Blazer 4wd parts truck still a roller 1972 GMC Sierra Grandee 1998 Chevy ext driver. 2005 F**D the wife drive...(cant fix women)

01-13-2010, 07:05 PM	#14
70 Suburban Rods Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bryan, TX Posts: 1,398	Re: Tommys66 Build hmmm i think i know where one is. I would like to know about the 08 sub tank. __________________ Just keepin it simple. 1965 C-10 Ext cab build. 350??(Does it count at 2 truck if I had to cut one up?) 1966 C-10 lwb 283 auto 1970 Suburban in pieces 1971 Blazer 4wd....restore someday. all factory CST 1972 Blazer 4wd parts truck still a roller 1972 GMC Sierra Grandee 1998 Chevy ext driver. 2005 F**D the wife drive...(cant fix women)

01-13-2010, 11:07 PM	#15
TimE Hey Y'all!! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Minette, Alabama Posts: 1,755	Re: Tommys66 Build Lookin better all the time. __________________ Just hopin' I live long enough to finish something!!!

01-15-2010, 08:33 PM	#16
tommys66 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southern, MO Posts: 233	Re: Tommys66 Build Got the trans cooler plumbed up. Used 6 AN line. Attached Images __________________ I love the smell of lead paint!

01-15-2010, 08:36 PM	#17
tommys66 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southern, MO Posts: 233	Re: Tommys66 Build Can someone tell me which is the pressure and which is the return on this powersteering sector? Attached Images __________________ I love the smell of lead paint!

03-23-2012, 12:03 AM	#22
tommys66 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southern, MO Posts: 233	Re: Tommys66 Build I installed an electric fan and aluminum fan shroud from jegs. Fan is controled from the PCM. It was 80deg in the shop today and the fan cycles on for very little time to maintain temperature at an idle. Attached Images __________________ I love the smell of lead paint!

01-15-2010, 11:45 PM	#23
70 Suburban Rods Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bryan, TX Posts: 1,398	Re: Tommys66 Build I like that cooler... I have one from a mack truck that is water cooled, but im not sure how to feed it water? __________________ Just keepin it simple. 1965 C-10 Ext cab build. 350??(Does it count at 2 truck if I had to cut one up?) 1966 C-10 lwb 283 auto 1970 Suburban in pieces 1971 Blazer 4wd....restore someday. all factory CST 1972 Blazer 4wd parts truck still a roller 1972 GMC Sierra Grandee 1998 Chevy ext driver. 2005 F**D the wife drive...(cant fix women)

01-16-2010, 10:47 PM	#25
70 Suburban Rods Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bryan, TX Posts: 1,398	Re: Tommys66 Build i thought about that but if I use the heater box from the 08 sub it has a water shut off for the heater so it would slow the flow for the cooler __________________ Just keepin it simple. 1965 C-10 Ext cab build. 350??(Does it count at 2 truck if I had to cut one up?) 1966 C-10 lwb 283 auto 1970 Suburban in pieces 1971 Blazer 4wd....restore someday. all factory CST 1972 Blazer 4wd parts truck still a roller 1972 GMC Sierra Grandee 1998 Chevy ext driver. 2005 F**D the wife drive...(cant fix women)



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