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buffydores 11-03-2023 08:37 PM

Re: 1978 Russet Metallic 4x4
 
Bad aim. Like you said it's still strong. I trashed the TH350 today merging into traffic. Going with a 700R4. Probably dropping it an inch or so to improve driveline angles while we're at it.

phillipm 11-03-2023 09:46 PM

Re: 1978 Russet Metallic 4x4
 
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Originally Posted by buffydores (Post 9256082)
Bad aim. Like you said it's still strong. I trashed the TH350 today merging into traffic. Going with a 700R4. Probably dropping it an inch or so to improve driveline angles while we're at it.

Oh man. Didn’t realize you were still running the th350. 700 will be a great upgrade.

buffydores 11-04-2023 10:14 AM

Re: 1978 Russet Metallic 4x4
 
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Originally Posted by phillipm (Post 9256093)
Oh man. Didn’t realize you were still running the th350. 700 will be a great upgrade.

I'm pretty stubborn. But it's time to move on to the 700R4. Better first gear and overdrive will be great.

LT7A 11-29-2023 05:45 PM

Re: 1978 Russet Metallic 4x4
 
Sorry to hear about the TH350. I do agree that the 700R4 will give improved drivability. What do you think happened to the TH350 when you were merging?

Also, very cool trip that you took with your buddy and his Suburban.

buffydores 11-30-2023 11:22 AM

Re: 1978 Russet Metallic 4x4
 
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Originally Posted by LT7A (Post 9262172)
Sorry to hear about the TH350. I do agree that the 700R4 will give improved drivability. What do you think happened to the TH350 when you were merging?

Also, very cool trip that you took with your buddy and his Suburban.

Thanks amigo. I suspect the torque convertor got tired of all the shock loading. The new 700R4 will have an RV torque convertor that's fully welded. Just a guess. We've only pulled the pan and seen the metal.

Eyegore 11-30-2023 04:14 PM

Re: 1978 Russet Metallic 4x4
 
Do you have the paint codes?



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Originally Posted by buffydores (Post 7618919)
I tightened up the fog lamps. Had the steering aligned. Still have a mystery clunk under the driver's feet. Got the new Ramsey stickers, but I'll wait to install. I have the Daystar Isolator for the winch cable coming with a new winch controller. Still need to cut the custom mud mats. I'm keeping the steps covered until the unveiling with Dad. Here are some updated pictures (good light):

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buffydores 04-04-2024 08:06 PM

Re: 1978 Russet Metallic 4x4
 
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Originally Posted by Eyegore (Post 9262381)
Do you have the paint codes?

Sorry, Eyesore. Never see the notice. Don't have the codes.


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