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06-14-2013, 04:43 PM
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Re: Project Junkyard Dog
So the shift kit was a bad idea? There is time to correct this, so assuming I keep the 350, what would you do, converter also? Mind you I'm on a budget...
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06-14-2013, 05:20 PM
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Re: Project Junkyard Dog
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I WILL say that there are other ways to firm up the shifts on a T350, rather than leaving out the check balls and jacking up the line pressure. I DO need some GM interior parts from a Northern car, so maybe we can work a trade. I wouldn't have to check with the boss to do that. The converter is easy. Just ask Neil Smedley about our turbo converters.
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06-14-2013, 05:33 PM
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Re: Project Junkyard Dog
Pm me with what parts you need and let's see what we can do! Thanks Mark!
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07-08-2013, 11:43 PM
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Re: Project Junkyard Dog
Billy Nees - Thanks for the heads up on the front seat rule, you can't use a bench from a 4 door sedan. Tha's what i was looking to do with my 65 impala. Oh well, might as well use the buckets or find a split 2 door seats.
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07-11-2013, 07:45 PM
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Re: Project Junkyard Dog
Engine is back from the machine shop. I am headed to pick it up now. Cleaning and reassembly begin! Hopefully I will be assembling my TH200 next week, and then we hit the home stretch!
Thanks again for everyone's help and encouragement! |
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07-14-2013, 05:27 PM
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Re: Project Junkyard Dog
Had a fantastic chat with Neil Smedley...got a ton of info...need to make a couple changes, so I'm at a slight delay while getting some different parts and moving some old ones, but this will all be WELL worth it!
Still shooting for an August 9th debut though... Mother Nature says I should stay inside today and watch the World Footbrake Challenge instead... |
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07-20-2013, 06:40 PM
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Re: Project Junkyard Dog
Trans is apart and cleaned; just waiting on a new sprag, shortblock is assembled, made some alterations to the ignition and carb per Neil Smedley, gauges and wiring are done, all that's left is finish trans, bolt to motor, and put it in.
But, the budget is running thin (my budget number and the family budget number had to meet in the middle) , and work is keeping me running. Will I finish it? One way or another. Will it get all I need/want for it? Probably not. Such is life... |
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07-21-2013, 02:56 PM
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Re: Project Junkyard Dog
By the way, make sure when working on a project such as this, that you hit Mark Yacavone up at Blue Streak Torque Converters. Great guy, will help you out on setup as well as the converter. Thanks to Mark the 'Dog will see the track in optimal form!
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