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Old 10-18-2008, 02:52 PM   #1
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I do have a B&M but it's a 3spd version, guess it's going over to the parts section now...

White faced dash I've been saving awhile just for this build.
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Old 10-18-2008, 03:02 PM   #2
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Looks like the same thing I have. Was using it on the TH350 and now the 700r4. There's a pin that needs to be removed on the shifter mechanism to let you ratchet down 1 more notch to work in a 4sp. Then all you need is a new label for the face...$10 or $12, I think.
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Old 10-18-2008, 03:03 PM   #3
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Looks like the same thing I have. Was using it on the TH350 and now the 700r4. There's a pin that needs to be removed on the shifter mechanism to let you ratchet down 1 more notch to work in a 4sp. Then all you need is a new label for the face...$10 or $12, I think.
Excellent to know, thank you.
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Old 10-20-2008, 09:44 AM   #4
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So that is what clean concrete looks like, hmmm, mine is so covered with gear oil drip marks and spilled motor oil, etc - nice to see that concrete doesn't actually start off looking all stained.

Cool to see the progress!
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Old 10-20-2008, 09:45 AM   #5
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mmmmm manspace
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Old 10-24-2008, 12:03 PM   #6
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Already started moving my junk in...
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Old 10-24-2008, 12:22 PM   #7
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That looks awesome, Kurt. Whole new look for your domicile.
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Old 10-24-2008, 12:40 PM   #8
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Thanks, I like the way it looks too, adds to the house IMO.
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Old 10-24-2008, 04:12 PM   #9
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That looks like a pretty sweet mancave. Those higher side walls will really payoff
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Old 10-24-2008, 04:16 PM   #10
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The big blue Blazer looks right at home in there.
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Old 10-24-2008, 05:28 PM   #11
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Sweet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11
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Old 10-24-2008, 05:35 PM   #12
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WOW!! Tons of storage. Are you gonna put a loft upstairs or just use it for parts and stuff?
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Old 10-24-2008, 06:15 PM   #13
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That looks like a pretty sweet mancave. Those higher side walls will really payoff
Turned out to be the most efficient way, used 8ft dimensional 2x6's on a 16" footer w/double top & bottom plates gave me a 9ft 8" ceiling height.

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The big blue Blazer looks right at home in there.
Fits good, I'm looking forward to wrenching on it in there.

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WOW!! Tons of storage. Are you gonna put a loft upstairs or just use it for parts and stuff?
Just storage, there will be a 4'x4' gable end door on the driveway side and a standard size pass through door off the deck.

Can't wait to get all my trucks parts into one consolidated area...
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Old 10-25-2008, 09:08 AM   #14
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Looks good kurt...
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Old 10-25-2008, 07:39 PM   #15
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Nice addition to the house, it really fits with pitch matching the house. Would make a nice snowboard hill...enjoy your new space.Almost back to the build?
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Old 10-26-2008, 03:37 AM   #16
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Almost back to the build?
Getting ever closer.

Have a bench I want to build and still have lots of 'arranging' to do but yeah...I'm considering bringing the blazer home if not today, very soon.

Priced out the roll up doors last week too...

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Received the 4spd tilt column this week.
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Old 10-27-2008, 02:32 PM   #17
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The auto shifter you have (3-speed) only needs the shift plate replaced, give Summit a call and they can send it out, it was like $15, the shifter and everything else is the same, the pattern is on the plate, so don't sell it!!
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Old 11-01-2008, 11:54 AM   #18
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Any progress pics of the new shop?

Did you get the Blazer home yet? Patiently waiting...
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Old 11-01-2008, 01:30 PM   #19
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This is cool. I can watch a shop and a truck build without click'n between threads!

Waiting to see how both turn out.

Manspace is looking real nice!!!
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Old 11-01-2008, 05:27 PM   #20
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Any progress pics of the new shop?

Did you get the Blazer home yet?
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This is cool. I can watch a shop and a truck build without click'n between threads!

Waiting to see how both turn out.

Manspace is looking real nice!!!

Yes, yes and thanks.

Blazer is here and like you waiting patiently. (seen in back ground)

Remaining doors to be installed Mon/Tues.
Now I need power for lights, compressor, welder, plama cutter, outlets...etc.
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Things are coming along nicely.

Looks like you'll have to hire an electrician next.
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Things are coming along nicely.

Looks like you'll have to hire an electrician next.
Are there any up there in Vt.?

Seriously, that came out sweet! Closed up just in time for winter
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Doors get there yet?
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Old 11-01-2008, 06:41 PM   #24
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Now I need power for lights, compressor, welder, plama cutter, outlets...etc.
Just run extension cords from the house!
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Old 11-04-2008, 11:23 AM   #25
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This is cool. I can watch a shop and a truck build without click'n between threads!
That's funny, here I was wishing I was a mod of the Blazer section - I'd give Kurt a 2 day suspension so fast his head would spin for hi-jacking his own thread!

I'm so impressed with how fast the shop is coming together - very cool
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