Matt69olds
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- Joined
- Jan 8, 2018
- Posts
- 2,439
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- Location
- Central Indiana
- First Name
- Matt
- Truck Year
- 81
- Truck Model
- GMC 1/2 ton
- Engine Size
- 455 Olds
One step forward, 2 steps back. Combine with the “Might as Well”, means my transmission swap is taking much longer than anticipated. I have had this transmission sitting on a shelf for years, I thought I had gathered all the parts and little things I’d need. HA!
Got my TV cable brackets sorted out. There is a difference in carbureted and throttle body tv cables. That problem #1 solved.
Problem #2: I had to slide the crossmember rearward for the 700 trans. Since my truck is a 81, and the 700 didn’t come out until 82, none of the mounting holes were in the frame. I had the crossmember in and out about a dozen times to mark and drill holes, but it’s in there.
However, sliding the crossmember backwards has the exhaust and crossmember trying to occupy the same space. Normally, this wouldn’t be too big a deal, except I had exhaust put on this truck last year. Now, I’m debating whether to go ahead and put the headers on it now, knowing I’m going to want them eventually, or just having new head pipes made and putting the truck back on the road.
While I’m debating and brainstorming, I thought I’d pick the brains of the members here about transmission coolers. What fits well? What brand? Where and how did you mount it? I won’t use hose clamps and rubber hose, it will either be AN hose or I’ll have real hydraulic hoses made. I also refuse to use those nylon zip strip mounts that go thru the radiator.
So, how about some pics and discussion?
Got my TV cable brackets sorted out. There is a difference in carbureted and throttle body tv cables. That problem #1 solved.
Problem #2: I had to slide the crossmember rearward for the 700 trans. Since my truck is a 81, and the 700 didn’t come out until 82, none of the mounting holes were in the frame. I had the crossmember in and out about a dozen times to mark and drill holes, but it’s in there.
However, sliding the crossmember backwards has the exhaust and crossmember trying to occupy the same space. Normally, this wouldn’t be too big a deal, except I had exhaust put on this truck last year. Now, I’m debating whether to go ahead and put the headers on it now, knowing I’m going to want them eventually, or just having new head pipes made and putting the truck back on the road.
While I’m debating and brainstorming, I thought I’d pick the brains of the members here about transmission coolers. What fits well? What brand? Where and how did you mount it? I won’t use hose clamps and rubber hose, it will either be AN hose or I’ll have real hydraulic hoses made. I also refuse to use those nylon zip strip mounts that go thru the radiator.
So, how about some pics and discussion?