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Hi, I used 700r4 trany out of 90 Astro Van. Just changed cable drive gears in it for original speedo cable. Bought needed parts from ebay. 88-92...
Here is the original motor mounts. Lasted 53 years. I think new ones from india won't be as lasting.
Looking good. Is the Peterbuilt headlamp bezels same size than original? Hope it will warm up. Here it did little today. But still lots of snow...
Yes, winter is still holding tight. Every day we still have night forst and today it should snow couple inch! Good day spend in the garage. Need...
The first run after long winter yesterday. Great feeling. Can't wait for the summer and more miles behind the Camino's steering wheel.
Thanks. Yes, very fun car to drive. Way different feeling than 60's and 70's cars what I have had. And even my girlfriend loves to drive it. I...
Thanks! I did not get the speedo to work propely. The needle got stuck when speed is over 70. And numbers of the odometer are peeling off. So...
Garage day today. Try to get dash back together. Speedo still needs some work to bring it to life. Probably need to get replacement one. Will find...
Great. Looking forward tonight...
Great work Cody. Looking forward every update.
Looking good. Great progress.
The next project was change comblete wiring harness. Almost done already. Still need to complete under dash wiring and instal gauges back on.
Here is the difference between old Turboglide and 700r4. Had to shorten driveshaft 7.5 inch.
Cleaned and painted case gets new master kit.
Here is few pictures of the project 700r4. Had to make own holding fixture.
Happy New Year to you all. Spring is coming and I have sped some time in the garage to get the 59 ready for the summer. In the fall I got project...
New bearings and removing few pounds road debris...
"Wainola" cruising in June
New paint...
FSRA Run in May
Swap meet in May. First time more than 30 miles from home...
Well it's almost time to but 59 in the garage and start waiting for the next summer. I have but about 1500 miles to Camino's odo this summer and...
I bought original style dual exhaust. Yes, it goes near tire outside of the frame. But it is no problem if you don't use really wide tires. With...
Mine was originaly two tone 989C. Coral Cameo and Satin Beige top. Still original color under moldings and fire wall.
Great 59. Good ideas for own project. Should do all the same things. And the cup holder rules!
Drove about 100 miles last weekend. Great car to cruise around and did some stuff delivering too. Couple new trouble occurred. New CPP ragjoint is...
Nads, thanks a lot for pics and advices. Sad to hear what happend to your polished molding. I belive I need to get all moldings of when I wll...
Congratulations. Got the own 59 on the road too last week. As you said great feeling after long nights in the garage. Still little trouble with...
Looks pretty much same. Hope it got good home in Sweden. Probably it did. Swedes are great classic car builders.
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