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ol Curt · 12-07-2009, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by tommys66

picked up the frame today, had it powdercoated silver. This company charges $300.00 for any base color plus $125.00 for clear with sparkle or candy colors, plus the cost of sand blasting. So since I chose silver it had to be cleared because silver alone will not hold up to weather without a clear topcoat. Total cost of silver+clear+sandblasting= $585.00

Damn,
That's scary. I got a trailer JUST like that one. Same color, same bent fender. Mine is from a 62" mower deck sliding over it when loading!

tommys66 · 12-08-2009, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by tiggamonsta

Nice design on the trans cooler. Do you have a pic of the whole unit? Are there any specs on how it compares to the ones you put in front of the radiator?

Here's some more pics of the cooler for ya. I don't have any specs on the unit, I just got the longest one that would fit on the side of the frame, figured it should be sufficient. This cooler is the dual pass design.

tommys66 · 12-08-2009, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by ol Curt

Damn,
That's scary. I got a trailer JUST like that one. Same color, same bent fender. Mine is from a 62" mower deck sliding over it when loading!

wierd

198plus · 12-08-2009, 09:43 PM

If you mount the cooler there, could be problems when sitting in traffic.....No air circulation from fans

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Originally Posted by tommys66

I got a trans cooler the other day. Here is where I plan to mount it...

tommys66 · 12-09-2009, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by 198plus

If you mount the cooler there, could be problems when sitting in traffic.....No air circulation from fans

Well, I thought about that, but you gotta take into consideration that the radiator is about 200 degrees when trying to cool this fluid. I might add a temp gauge, and if needed I can mount a small fan above the cooler.

tiggamonsta · 12-09-2009, 09:43 PM

Definitely do the temp gauge. At least then you know if it is working.

tommys66 · 12-10-2009, 02:59 PM

mounted the trans cooler

tommys66 · 12-10-2009, 03:08 PM

The intake I am using is from a 99-02 model truck which had the fuel pressure regulator on the fuel rail, therefore it was required to run both a feed and return line to the tank. I swapped the fuel rail and crossover tube from a 05' model, which has the fuel pressure regulator at the tank. So I am going to use a corvette style filter/regulator and only have to run a fuel feed line, eliminating the long return line.

tommys66 · 12-16-2009, 07:12 PM

got some fittings for my trans cooler. I am going to use 6AN ss braided line. The transmission and the cooler both have 1/4" npt so I had to get adapters to go from 1/4" pipe to 6AN. 6AN is 3/8 line. The 6 is # of 1/16ths so 6/16 = 3/8

tommys66 · 12-25-2009, 01:33 PM

I wanted to see if I could install the an fittings without the expensive tools. It is possible, however, I did scratch the fittings a little. I will post some more pic of the finished product later.

Rich 5150 69 · 12-25-2009, 01:50 PM

Not sure of the price, check here. Seen this demo`d at a show.
http://www.koultools.com/

protrash64 · 12-25-2009, 03:36 PM

Cool build so far.......looking forward to more updates. Keep up the good work

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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.

tommys66 · 01-13-2010, 06:33 PM

I installed a fuel pressure gauge at the intake. Got all the fuel line ran, along with installing a 1999 corvette fuel filter/regulator.

tommys66 · 01-13-2010, 06:39 PM

I had a drive-shaft made. It clears really well through the cross member. Total cost for the tube, ends, slip yolk, and u-joints = $298

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?

12-09-2009, 09:43 PM	#81
tiggamonsta Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cedar Creek, TX Posts: 167	Re: Tommys66 Build Definitely do the temp gauge. At least then you know if it is working.

12-10-2009, 02:59 PM	#82
tommys66 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southern, MO Posts: 233	Re: Tommys66 Build mounted the trans cooler Attached Images __________________ I love the smell of lead paint!

12-10-2009, 03:08 PM	#83
tommys66 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southern, MO Posts: 233	Re: Tommys66 Build The intake I am using is from a 99-02 model truck which had the fuel pressure regulator on the fuel rail, therefore it was required to run both a feed and return line to the tank. I swapped the fuel rail and crossover tube from a 05' model, which has the fuel pressure regulator at the tank. So I am going to use a corvette style filter/regulator and only have to run a fuel feed line, eliminating the long return line. Attached Images __________________ I love the smell of lead paint!

12-16-2009, 07:12 PM	#84
tommys66 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southern, MO Posts: 233	Re: Tommys66 Build got some fittings for my trans cooler. I am going to use 6AN ss braided line. The transmission and the cooler both have 1/4" npt so I had to get adapters to go from 1/4" pipe to 6AN. 6AN is 3/8 line. The 6 is # of 1/16ths so 6/16 = 3/8 Attached Images __________________ I love the smell of lead paint!

12-25-2009, 01:33 PM	#85
tommys66 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southern, MO Posts: 233	Re: Tommys66 Build I wanted to see if I could install the an fittings without the expensive tools. It is possible, however, I did scratch the fittings a little. I will post some more pic of the finished product later. Attached Images __________________ I love the smell of lead paint!

12-25-2009, 01:50 PM	#86
Rich 5150 69 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Galt, Calif Posts: 2,437	Re: Tommys66 Build Not sure of the price, check here. Seen this demo`d at a show. http://www.koultools.com/ __________________ `64 C10 vortec 350/350/373 posi `69 RS/SS 350/350/308 `37 Ford 406/350/324 traclock `68 Dart 370/904/323 suregrip

12-25-2009, 03:36 PM	#87
protrash64 Resistance is Futile Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mesa,Arizona Posts: 3,519	Re: Tommys66 Build Cool build so far.......looking forward to more updates. Keep up the good work. __________________ 64 CHEVY PICK-UP > http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...otrash+re-hash 64 CARRYALL >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1964+suburban 66 LB >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=427852 STRENGTH/DETERMINATION/MERCILESS/FOREVER .......posted via stationary device

12-25-2009, 04:45 PM	#88
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	#89
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	#90
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, 06:33 PM	#93
tommys66 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southern, MO Posts: 233	Re: Tommys66 Build I installed a fuel pressure gauge at the intake. Got all the fuel line ran, along with installing a 1999 corvette fuel filter/regulator. Attached Images __________________ I love the smell of lead paint!

01-13-2010, 06:39 PM	#94
tommys66 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southern, MO Posts: 233	Re: Tommys66 Build I had a drive-shaft made. It clears really well through the cross member. Total cost for the tube, ends, slip yolk, and u-joints = $298 Attached Images __________________ I love the smell of lead paint!

01-13-2010, 06:44 PM	#95
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	#97
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	#98
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!!!



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01-15-2010, 08:33 PM	#99
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	#100
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!

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