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Sillyoldman · 10-25-2009, 10:36 AM

Last weekend I decided to toss the transmission back into the Buick. Honestly the only transmissions I've installed have been manual or manual with a tranfer case hanging off of it. Though not complicated I had an oversight. When I placed the transmission on the jack I dropped the converter. I did'nt think much of it and just placed it back on. The converter was binding up when I started to bolt the transmission up. I realized my mistake and attempted to loosen things up and correctly seat it. Yesterday I decided to drop the whole thing and start over. I enjoyed some success yesterday. Now I just need to wrap up a few things on it and then a site member is going to wire the motor up for me. Getting closer.....

I can't wait to get it back on the floor so I can roll her out and clean up my big mess.

Sillyoldman · 10-25-2009, 10:45 AM

Here's how my mess progressed

NONHOG · 10-26-2009, 11:14 PM

I can hear it now ! Big Block Buick open header cackle !

Sillyoldman · 10-26-2009, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by NONHOG

I can hear it now ! Big Block Buick open header cackle !

Me too. Cant wait to hear the wifes screams drown out the open pipes. Been there with the '63. I humored myseft for 30 seconds and heard about it for 30 minutes. (it was still worth it

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NONHOG · 11-13-2009, 01:54 PM

You ARE driving that over for Thanksgiving right ?

67ChevyRedneck · 11-13-2009, 02:19 PM

If the converter has been on/off a couple of times, I'd recommend changing the seal, I learned that lesson the hard way. Installed my new 700R and pulled it back off the same day

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 12-23-2009, 12:57 PM

Is she running yet? And maybe its just the pics but s.o.m. those stands look a little overwhelmed?

10-25-2009, 10:36 AM	#1
Sillyoldman #16876 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Auburn WA Posts: 12,266	A little bit of success Last weekend I decided to toss the transmission back into the Buick. Honestly the only transmissions I've installed have been manual or manual with a tranfer case hanging off of it. Though not complicated I had an oversight. When I placed the transmission on the jack I dropped the converter. I did'nt think much of it and just placed it back on. The converter was binding up when I started to bolt the transmission up. I realized my mistake and attempted to loosen things up and correctly seat it. Yesterday I decided to drop the whole thing and start over. I enjoyed some success yesterday. Now I just need to wrap up a few things on it and then a site member is going to wire the motor up for me. Getting closer..... I can't wait to get it back on the floor so I can roll her out and clean up my big mess. Attached Images __________________ Posted via Stationary Device '71 Custom Deluxe C-20 402. '67 Buick Special 455. '49 Plymouth Special Deluxe. *"I love that old car smell"* *Some people are like Slinkies... not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.*

10-25-2009, 10:45 AM	#2
Sillyoldman #16876 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Auburn WA Posts: 12,266	Re: A little bit of success Here's how my mess progressed Attached Images __________________ Posted via Stationary Device '71 Custom Deluxe C-20 402. '67 Buick Special 455. '49 Plymouth Special Deluxe. *"I love that old car smell"* *Some people are like Slinkies... not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.*

10-26-2009, 11:14 PM	#3
NONHOG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Marana, Arizona Posts: 3,416	Re: A little bit of success I can hear it now ! Big Block Buick open header cackle ! __________________ "I feel the need for speed!"... as soon as I am done with my nap.

11-13-2009, 01:54 PM	#5
NONHOG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Marana, Arizona Posts: 3,416	Re: A little bit of success You *ARE* driving that over for Thanksgiving right ? __________________ "I feel the need for speed!"... as soon as I am done with my nap.

11-13-2009, 02:19 PM	#6
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: A little bit of success If the converter has been on/off a couple of times, I'd recommend changing the seal, I learned that lesson the hard way. Installed my new 700R and pulled it back off the same day __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

12-23-2009, 12:57 PM	#7
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,590	Re: A little bit of success Is she running yet? And maybe its just the pics but s.o.m. those stands look a little overwhelmed? __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..



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