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Old 10-10-2016, 04:26 PM   #1851
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Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build

Thanks guys.

Its nothing like rebuilding an engine and starting her up for the first time. Its great feeling. I'm now rebuilding the 4L60e. I have it all torn apart in my workshop, I just need to inspect all the components and what I will replace and that is trashed. I will make it beefier thats for sure. Than I can installing it in the truck for the last time.lol
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Old 10-10-2016, 06:35 PM   #1852
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very nice work! welcome back
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Old 10-10-2016, 07:36 PM   #1853
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Wow you have been busy! Looking forward to more updates.

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Old 10-10-2016, 08:08 PM   #1854
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Bam, that is an awesome shed. I really like your cabinets and floor covering. That engine looks and sounds sweet. Nice to see you back on the board too!
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Old 10-10-2016, 08:08 PM   #1855
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Glad you're back Bam.
Tool shed is very cool.
Engine looks good.
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Old 10-10-2016, 09:52 PM   #1856
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Bam! So glad you are back.... You had all of us worried... Cool room... Can't wait to see what else you come up with....
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Old 10-10-2016, 10:18 PM   #1857
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Hey Bam, along with the others, so glad your back. Love your post and nice addition, tools,etc...Jim

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Old 10-10-2016, 11:33 PM   #1858
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Tons of great fab work on your build.. Thanks for the 47-54 battery door idea. I copied your idea when fixing my own floors and it worked out great!!
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Old 10-10-2016, 11:35 PM   #1859
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Bam is BACK!

Awesome job on the shed but all the better to have you back, Bam. I missed you! Take care, Dan
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Old 10-11-2016, 12:02 AM   #1860
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The workshop looks good. Glad to see some progress on the build. Welcome back!
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Old 10-11-2016, 09:23 AM   #1861
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Hey Bam, engine sounds awesome. I can't wait to hear mine again.
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Old 10-11-2016, 09:58 AM   #1862
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WICKED!!!!!!! Nothing like the first fire up!! Well done Kam!!
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Old 10-11-2016, 10:04 AM   #1863
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As usual your sh$t is over the top!!!! Nice....
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Old 10-11-2016, 10:15 AM   #1864
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Bam the video of the motor it sounds great, excellent job and one more time thank you for all your advice and expertise my friend I am always grateful for answers to my questions!
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Old 10-11-2016, 10:18 AM   #1865
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Hey Bam, great to have you back! Nice work on the shop.

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Old 10-11-2016, 01:00 PM   #1866
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Thanks guys for the comments on the tool shed it one of the best things I've ever done as far as space is concerned. I wanted it bigger but permits would not allow. It is 12x14 with a driveway between it and the garage. I can park a car between the two and work. My wife has great ideas sometimes.

I can't wait to get the engine in the truck, but I'm going to hold off until I rebuild the 4L60E and I also have to get better torque converter because of the cam.

Here are some pics of the trans tear down and cleaned up.







I have not had time to inspect the components yet, maybe this weekend I can get that done. I need to start ordering parts. I know a sun shell is a must that is a weak link on the stocked 700r4 and 4L60e.
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Old 10-11-2016, 02:46 PM   #1867
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good looking tool shed/workshop
and welcome back
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Old 10-11-2016, 03:16 PM   #1868
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Clienbarger has a great parts list in the LS swap site for replacement and up grade parts for the 4L60E
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Old 10-11-2016, 04:38 PM   #1869
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Man, glad to see you've been busy. Standing by for the maiden voyage. Good to have you back. dug
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Old 10-11-2016, 07:33 PM   #1870
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How do you like the PSI harness?
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Old 10-11-2016, 08:17 PM   #1871
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How do you like the PSI harness?
I really like it a lot, plus their costumer service is great. The harness is really plug and play.
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Old 10-11-2016, 11:03 PM   #1872
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Wow, glad to see you back on here, Bam. Your work on here is pretty inspirational to a lot of us. You do such good work with not a lot of training, tools or equipment, just a vision, a good plan and a lot of hard work. Same with the shop. Looks great!
And yeah, nothing like firing an engine for the first time. Well, except maybe getting girls shirt off for the first time... endorphins I suppose.
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Old 10-12-2016, 02:39 AM   #1873
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Bam

Great shed, good place for engine assembly, storage when engines are completed. How long after the concrete was poured did you put the floor seal on?

You might try to rig some supporting uprights and cross members to get a shade on the space between the buildings. steel up rights that set down in the concrete a pipe, that the upright will snug down into the bung in the concrete slab, then some pipe to join to support a light see through corrugated roofing. Something that can be temporary so the local authorities won't drain you on permits and other non esential drivel. Tarps for sides that can be rolled upped and stored.

Just a thought.
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Old 10-12-2016, 08:14 AM   #1874
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Hey Bam!!
Glad you're back!
You know we missed you!!

Nice tool shed, wish my wife said that me....
Engine is running really nice
Hope your trans is going better then mine, tried it three times, didn't work.
But hey, I even can't stand in your shadow

Good to see you back at it Bam!!
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Old 10-12-2016, 10:25 AM   #1875
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KA BAM!!!!! Welcome back! ---- glad to see you still keepin the 'hot rod faith' going on....

Wives are good like that sometimes - the trick is to always make it "their Idea".... and they like that! Life is good!
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