You will need to adjust the door strikers. Do it with the window OPEN, trust me !! You will need to adjust them OUT. Go slow, trying to...
It's not the rim width that will matter, it's the wheel backspacing. There are too many variables for each individule vehicle. There is only...
Hay Buddy ! Doin good.. This IS a 4 speed automatic ? 700 r4 ? Right ? Detailed explation here :...
The TV cable needs to be set up properly. DO IT NOW !!! Nothing will toast a 700 r4 trans faster than the TV cable not operating correctly. It...
Congrats on saving it, and your butt !! At some point, "someone" realized that those factory u-bolts were not stout enough. Replacements are...
Really nice three-some !! I've read about the cruise and from what I've heard it sounds like a GREAT ONE !! Val
Ray's Auto stereo in Sacramento still does repair/retrofit. PM me for the details... Val
You will most likely need an adjustable pan-hard bar. The best results in ride quality will be seen by using drop-shocks on all four corners....
If you have a V8 in there now, it will bolt right in. The 3.73, (12 bolt right?), will work perfect with the 700 r4. Good launch, nice around town...
I used the GM HO 350 Crate motor from Pace Performance, http://www.paceperformance.com/ and 700 r4 trans from Bowtie Overdrive....
Yer KILLIN ME !!! :D
Bring it Jethro !!!! ;) Hope to see you bro !!
I don't have the information handy right now to say for sure, BUT, I "think" the block was the same shade of green. Anyone ? Val
https://talk.classicparts.com/showthread.php?p=47558#post47558
http://www.roguevalleystreetrods.com/ Feb 7th & 8th !!! I hope to meet up with some forum members. Stop by the Thunderbolts club display...
Can be spotted as the oldest, crustiest, cigar chomping character behind the counter !! [IMG]
There are THAT MANY California transplants in Texas !!! ??? ;)
It's pretty common for the doors not to fully latch after replacing door seals. Try adjusting the strikers first before ripping out the seals....
The headlight buckets should be grounded. A small wire to a local ground point behind the grill on the front sheet metal should do the trick.....
If you are considering using the "flame wrench" take them off the truck first !! Val
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