Project Engine Pull
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Burning Brakes
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Looks better than it came from the factory friend. I know you will be happy with her when you are done......
We will have to hit the 1st car show when warm weather comes.. Have too man...
We will have to hit the 1st car show when warm weather comes.. Have too man...
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Burning Brakes
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Thanks bro. Might try and have it ready for the big GoodGuys show at TN state fairgrounds in March...
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Burning Brakes
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The can of worms has opened a little more now, 3rd gear is almost gone so it's a full rebuild on the trans. Oh well, to be expected I suppose. I'm sure there will be more before the engine makes it's way back in.
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Burning Brakes
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But while the engine is out, might as well take the front suspension apart while you're at it, and strip, clean, and paint the front section of the frame while you're at it, and now everything you've done looks so good, and now the remainder of the frame would look so good while you're at it.......
I've got my last 2 additions on jack stands now, while I should be driving them.
Keep us posted, Buddy
I've got my last 2 additions on jack stands now, while I should be driving them.
Keep us posted, Buddy
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Mike it is only money and time and we cant take it with us when we are gone. Just need to be happy while we are here. I did all of my front end when I got it also drive like new now with P/S and P/B on her....
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i just love to pile on....
from the pics it seems your bell dowels could be driven a little more aft or it could be my lyin' eyes
glad you are using intake bolts for the r&r...i would not trust the stock carb studs for a mounting plate....smart man
everything looks super, ready to judge after some more sweat equity...
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Burning Brakes
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time to check the gas pedal mount and bushings....now is the time!!
i just love to pile on....
from the pics it seems your bell dowels could be driven a little more aft or it could be my lyin' eyes
glad you are using intake bolts for the r&r...i would not trust the stock carb studs for a mounting plate....smart man
everything looks super, ready to judge after some more sweat equity...
i just love to pile on....
from the pics it seems your bell dowels could be driven a little more aft or it could be my lyin' eyes
glad you are using intake bolts for the r&r...i would not trust the stock carb studs for a mounting plate....smart man
everything looks super, ready to judge after some more sweat equity...
Here are some updated pictures but you will have to be patient as they take a minute to load...
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.. As a point of information what parts were worn? .. 3rd gear itself, sliders, cluster, main shaft gear(s)? . .
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Well not being a transmission guy I am relying on the advise of my friend and professional tranny guy. He showed me the worn rings right next to the brass looking syncros and pointed out the worn parts. He did say the main shaft looked good so I would not need to re-bush the case. When he showed me what the parts should look like compared to what I had it was then obvious to me. 250.00 + parts seemed fair so I told him to go for it. That will be new bearings, and replace the work gears, seals, etc... It will be good to know it's all like new and I can put all that to rest...
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Well not being a transmission guy I am relying on the advise of my friend and professional tranny guy. He showed me the worn rings right next to the brass looking syncros and pointed out the worn parts. He did say the main shaft looked good so I would not need to re-bush the case. When he showed me what the parts should look like compared to what I had it was then obvious to me. 250.00 + parts seemed fair so I told him to go for it. That will be new bearings, and replace the work gears, seals, etc... It will be good to know it's all like new and I can put all that to rest...
FWIW, a buddy of mine and I rebuilt the 67 Muncie wide ratio in my 56 Chevy hot rod last winter.
I ordered the entire kit, including both sliders and paid about $250.00 for the parts. Bought the kit from a trans rebuilding place off the Intenet. Place was in Washington state.
$250.00 is a very fair labor cost to do the job, IMHO. It took us several hours to disassemble the trans. Then, I got the clean up chores to degrease, and then glass bead and paint the case, etc. That was MANY hours more work.
Took us another several hours to reassemble it.
Also, if you can find a skilled aluminum welder, that tail stock might be able to be TIG welded and detail ground so the repair is not detectable.
Chuck