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    1965 Stepside - Lost & Found

    I modified 67-72 linkage to work with my 62 frame. [IMG] [IMG] .. . Here's what I ended up doing. . [IMG] . Didn't use this. . [IMG]
    Post by: LostMy65, Dec 14, 2015 in forum: 1960-1966
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    1965 Stepside - Lost & Found

    Hooked up my Lokar AutoTranny Dipstick. Installed a Moroso Th350 pan gasket. Slid the Torque Converter on ( clunk, clunk, clunk ), and then...
    Post by: LostMy65, Dec 14, 2015 in forum: 1960-1966
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    1965 Stepside - Lost & Found

    After doing much research, I ordered a Lokar Dipstick. Fit very nicely. Started the engine again to make double sure I got all my leaks sealed up....
    Post by: LostMy65, Dec 14, 2015 in forum: 1960-1966
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    1965 Stepside - Lost & Found

    Had a little wicking of oil up through some of the intake manifold bolts. I took the three out that were leaking. One at a time. Wiped them down...
    Post by: LostMy65, Dec 14, 2015 in forum: 1960-1966
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    1965 Stepside - Lost & Found

    Lightly used a 2" grinding wheel to knock down those chisel marks, and then used some Indian head gasket shellac and lightly tapped it back in.
    Post by: LostMy65, Dec 14, 2015 in forum: 1960-1966
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    1965 Stepside - Lost & Found

    Having things apart, I found one of my oil leaks. Someone at one time looks to have used a chisel or something to install the cam plug. But then...
    Post by: LostMy65, Dec 14, 2015 in forum: 1960-1966
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    1965 Stepside - Lost & Found

    Yep, I'm determined to get the th350 installed and have it drivable by spring.
    Post by: LostMy65, Dec 14, 2015 in forum: 1960-1966
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    1965 Stepside - Lost & Found

    Tacked on Captainfab's axle perches. Bolted them up, tightly, then tacked them permanently. I'll pull it back out tomorrow to weld them up...
    Post by: LostMy65, Dec 11, 2015 in forum: 1960-1966
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    1965 Stepside - Lost & Found

    Got Captainfab's axle perches/saddles mocked up today. I approached it very similar to how I did the 14-bolt on my 3/4 ton service box truck. I...
    Post by: LostMy65, Dec 11, 2015 in forum: 1960-1966
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    1965 Stepside - Lost & Found

    So, I was mocking up the Th350 so I could figure up my driveshaft length, and as many times as I checked, I never really felt comfortable getting...
    Post by: LostMy65, Dec 11, 2015 in forum: 1960-1966
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    1965 Stepside - Lost & Found

    When I poured the slab in my pole barn to have a clean dry area to work on my truck, I didn't consider the height of the loft above. Fortunately I...
    Post by: LostMy65, Dec 11, 2015 in forum: 1960-1966
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    1965 Stepside - Lost & Found

    Just a small video of my engine running. I wanted to run it some after i cleaned it to check for oil leaks and idle rpm LostMy65 Engine - YouTube
    Post by: LostMy65, Dec 11, 2015 in forum: 1960-1966
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    1965 Stepside - Lost & Found

    I really don't know. I got the starter and flexplate mounted today. Cranked it over just to see if all was good. Tomorrow I plan on mounting...
    Post by: LostMy65, Dec 11, 2015 in forum: 1960-1966
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    1965 Stepside - Lost & Found

    I've been spending a lot of time in the 'Engine & Drivetrain" section of the forums. I don't know much about automatic transmissions. I bought a...
    Post by: LostMy65, Dec 11, 2015 in forum: 1960-1966
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    1965 Stepside - Lost & Found

    Also got my Power Steering Box & Pump mounted. . [IMG]
    Post by: LostMy65, Dec 11, 2015 in forum: 1960-1966