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This will take a little getting used too 
'76 on a '64 - FJ40 SBC/700R4 Build Thread
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Let's see if we can get the frame pictures in!
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WOW! We're on a roll!! The Gremlins seem to have been eliminated. 
Here's a picture of the twin-stick with set screws to make installation and maintenance much easier.
The set screw on the outside block is accessible from the back, so the threads are in the thickest part of the block next to the hole.
Here's a picture of the twin-stick with set screws to make installation and maintenance much easier.
The set screw on the outside block is accessible from the back, so the threads are in the thickest part of the block next to the hole.
Wow. that is really looking good. Keep up the quality work.
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Picked up the frame after being sandblasted and painted. Now it can start going back together. Clean work, no more greasy messes.
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Also picked up the new, extended parking brake cable. Just need to do a little work brazing the pin in the top to engage the p-brake lever.
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After rain delays (can't sandblast in the rain), getting bumped to the rear of the schedule at the body shop; we are back on track. We didn't get finished in time for the car show, but that's the way it goes sometimes. Here are a few pictures of the progress from the past two weeks. More parts arrived yesterday for assembly this weekend.
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More pictures
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Got the headers on so the muffler shop can have it, and got the parking brake buttoned up. I also started working on the center console (plus one extra).
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I got the radiator support mocked up last weekend, as well as a few odds and ends like brake lines. The radiator outlet will get modified for a more favorable angle towards the water pump Support rods and brackets, and a pattern for the fan shroud are projects for the evenings this week. Hex head bolts all come out and get replaced with button head Allen bolts.
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After working out of town for almost 7 months I am back on this build. Though did do a few things during my day and a half at home on weekends, I get to finally make real progress.
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I haven't posted a lot of pics lately, but the rig is almost done. The motor fired, fluids are all topped off, NO LEAKS, and it should hit the pavement Monday.
The tire carrier and cooler rack are being powder coated next week.
Here's a pic of the heater connections at the motor.
The air intake design is a b!+€h to work around when you use the GM accessory drive components and the air intake system has been a challenge. I'll have pics next week.
The tire carrier and cooler rack are being powder coated next week.
Here's a pic of the heater connections at the motor.
The air intake design is a b!+€h to work around when you use the GM accessory drive components and the air intake system has been a challenge. I'll have pics next week.
looking really good, Dick ... 
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Almost finished under the hood. Twin stick shift boot installed and ARB compressor installed.
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It's an OEM GM item via Pick 'n Pull. I believe it came off a 1998 Chevy Suburban. The short elbow on the intake is from the same truck and has a grommet for the MAT sensor if you need it. This tube plastic and holds its shape. There is another style made of soft rubber that does not hold its shape well on tight radii.
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I used the Advanced Adapter 's t-case adapter, so mods were minimal. I had to cut off a small portion of the flange on the transmissions pan, make a small dimple on the right rear corner and replace one pan bolt with a low profile Allen head bolt. We were going to use a B&M cast aluminum pan but it would have required some cutting, welding and milling to clear the drive shaft.
The AA adapter is not without its downside. The extra 6.75 inches of length in a 40 means you will end up with a very short rear drive shaft with angle issues, or you need to move the rear axle back. We opted for the latter and along with some work up fron stretched the wheel base out to 100 inches.
On my own rig I used the Downey adapter, which I prefer, but it comes with a boat load of front drive shaft issues. The trade off is it's 5.75 inches shorter.
The AA adapter is not without its downside. The extra 6.75 inches of length in a 40 means you will end up with a very short rear drive shaft with angle issues, or you need to move the rear axle back. We opted for the latter and along with some work up fron stretched the wheel base out to 100 inches.
On my own rig I used the Downey adapter, which I prefer, but it comes with a boat load of front drive shaft issues. The trade off is it's 5.75 inches shorter.