March 2, 2023
3/10/23 Picked up a Rebuilt 700R4 From San Antonio.
The joys of restoration March 13, 2023
March starts with Rebuilding engine
Only to find we have some weird issue with not being able to prime the engine oil. Only to find we are missing an extension. The one on top is correct.
One problem resolved, then another one found
Then the Big find is a broken Windage Oil Pan Stud broken and unable to locate one in stock.So after a couple weeks , we find one. This was a huge find, as if not found now, we would have eventually had to fix it when we discover down the road.
March 14, 2023 - Transmission cleaned up
Cleaned up - Natural look
Cleaned up - Natural look
Cleaned up - Natural look
Cleaned up - Natural look
Cleaned up - Natural look
1985 Build, K Case, heavy Duty Truck MD8 transmission case. Rebuilt in 2015, Great deal at $900.00 including dust cover and torque convertor
March 17, 2023 Not too exciting, but very important
Rebuilt Idler Pulley
Oil baffel pan Stud arrives
Oil baffel pan Stud arrives
Idler Pulley bearing was worn out. Found the shaft and bearing online and had this one Pressed in.
Oil baffel pan Stud arrives
Oil baffel pan Stud arrives
Oil baffel pan Stud arrives
Hopefully now have all parts needed to finish rebuilding engine now.
March 18, 2023
Installing Baffel Studs
Installing Baffel Studs
Installing Baffel Studs
The plan was to finish installing the new stud to replace the broken one
Again?!@#$$$
Installing Baffel Studs
Installing Baffel Studs
Yup! Found out that another Stud was broken. Have to order another replacement
3/19/23 Cold weather, time to move inside to work on seats
Bottom seat new cushion and cover install
Bottom seat new cushion and cover install
Bottom seat new cushion and cover install
Easiest when you have 4 hands to do this.
Bottoms completed
Bottom seat new cushion and cover install
Bottom seat new cushion and cover install
All done, on to backs.
3/21/23
Original seat covers APR 18, 1968
Original seat covers APR 18, 1968
Original seat covers APR 18, 1968
Funny thought, I was 3 yrs old when these were made
Seat Back frames before cleaning
Original seat covers APR 18, 1968
Original seat covers APR 18, 1968
Before clean and paint
3/22 More Seat Frame, cover, chrome work
3/23 Idler Pulley, more Seat prep work
