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12-31-2016, 01:56 AM | #1 |
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Did you get the trans all mounted? I did this same thing with my trans in my truck and would be more than happy to help if still needed
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It turns out the precision converter I had was wrong. The mounting pads and the pilot snout were for a non LS 4L60. I called and talked to Brian at Circle D and he got me set up with the right converter that would be used with my stock flexplate without the need for a spacer.
The engine/trans are back in the chassis for good. I set it up for 5* down angle and mounted the trans crossmember. I'm going to have a local shop build the driveshaft this week. Small progress but I'm moving in the right direction.
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I don't know how I missed this message and I apologize for not responding earlier to your offer. Thank you for the offer but I was able to get everything sorted out.
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01-10-2017, 12:08 AM | #7 |
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it's all good, glad you were able to get it all worked out
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Looking good Mike! It won't be long now and the green truck will be under the "knife"!
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Man I hope so! Time is my biggest obstacle, the whole job thing is really getting in the way of my shop time.
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beautiful build
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That frame looks awesome with the drivetrain in it
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Thanks guys, it's getting there. I'm disappointed I'm not further along but life keeps getting in the way.
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Believe me, I know exactly how that feels
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I started plumbing my fuel system this week. I built everything out using standard braided line to get my measurements. Then I ordered all of my lines from Brown&Miller Racing. These are by far the best lines in the business in my opinion. They are a high temp fiber braided line, PTFE lined to resist any fuel or additive, crimped on fittings and are rated to 200psi.
I mocked up my filter/regulator in several positions but I wanted to have it in the most accessible location for future maintenance. By mounting here I will be able to change it out fairly easy and it will keep my feed and return lines short. My stainless line clamps didn't show up today so unfortunately this is as far as I got and I wasn't able to run the main line from the filter to the fuel rail.
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I'm curious so I'll ask.... Is there a reason why you didn't run hard line for the bulk of the line & just the braided for the flex needed @ the ends? What's the service life expectancy? Would you share the costs? I ask because I sure want to do my 64 w/all flex line but many discouraged it. I felt if I set it up right, I could simply add it to a maintenance schedule for replacement @ certain intervals. Routing the hard line through all the boxing/bracing w/the PB components up front is a PITA (I did plumb it with 3/8" hard line already but I guess I should have put it in place before bolting all the front suspension pieces & brake lines into place). Really, really, would prefer to not have to disassemble all that & I might want to upgrade line size @ some point when the truck gets a new heartbeat.
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I agree with Robbie about the lines. Good looking product with some impressive specs.
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Very nice work, I like it
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Slowly but surely I'm getting to the finish line on this chassis. This weekend I got my driveline angles sorted out. I need 3* shims to correct my pinion angle and I'm done there other then finish welding the bag mounts and painting the rear end. Should have the shims by Wednesday.I got the new driveshaft painted today and started building the exhaust.
I had a set of ultra flows, a bunch of J bends and some 45's on the shelf so I'm going to try to get the exhaust finished on the cheap....because I'm cheap I also bought a U weld h-pipe kit. I have from the h-pipe to the mufflers mocked up and tacked together. I wasn't able to finish the head pipes today because the exhaust runs right into the transmission crossmember. I tried flipping the crossmember over and I was able to gain some room but it's still right in the way. I'm going to modify the crossmember or just build a new one to make my life easy. I plan to flange the system before and after the trailing arm crossmember in case I ever need to remove it without having to cut the mufflers off. I'm moving slowly but I am very motivated even if my results don't show it
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Didn't realize you also had a build thread. I follow you on instagram and you helped with my header questions. Great work with everything.
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It's a small world...I'll get those pictures to you tomorrow night
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No problem thanks again
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Anytime sir
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