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    Offline HP_Cuda

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    Re: 70 RT/SE 383 4 speed
    « Reply #15 on: February 24, 2016 - 09:37:02 PM »

    If you have replaced quarters don't forget the new ones don't come with the wire holders at the inside top.
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    Offline roadman5312

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    Re: 70 RT/SE 383 4 speed
    « Reply #16 on: March 07, 2016 - 02:57:23 PM »
        Decided to open the trans up and see how it looks. I was pleasently surprised, it looks like new inside. Syncro's, gears, bearings very nice. Even reverse gears are pristein.  Going to order a gasket and seal kit and reassemble.
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    Offline 70chall440

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    Re: 70 RT/SE 383 4 speed
    « Reply #17 on: March 07, 2016 - 04:07:15 PM »
    Always nice when you find something that doesn't need complete repair.
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    Offline roadman5312

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    Re: 70 RT/SE 383 4 speed
    « Reply #18 on: March 07, 2016 - 04:21:43 PM »
    Quote from: 70chall440 on March 07, 2016 - 04:07:15 PM
    Always nice when you find something that doesn't need complete repair.
                       Yes it is. What surprised me is, from outward appearance it looked like a well used 4 speed. The usual dirt/ fluid seapage of years of use. I was sure it needed rebuilt. I opened it up and it looks new, clear clean fluid, crisp syncro's, gears, etc. Beats me.  :dunno:  In a way I'm kinda disappointed, I kinda wanted to rebuild it. But a penny saved is a penny earned.   :2thumbs:   Gaskets/seals on the way from Brewers.   :2thumbs:
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    Offline 70chall440

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    Re: 70 RT/SE 383 4 speed
    « Reply #19 on: March 07, 2016 - 05:29:38 PM »
    Much the same as the one I have in my Cuda. I bought it along with a pile of other 4spd stuff from a sister and brother who were given all of it by a guy who owed them money. They didn't know what any of it was. I paid a decent price for it all as I felt a little sorry for them because the guy told them it was all worth huge money (which it wasn't). Anyway, when I opened up the trans there was still paint on the gears, little to no grime, etc. Super nice inside, very tight and clean. The outside looked much like yours so I was expecting the worse. I need to find another one for my Road Runner, but happy to have the one I do.
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    Offline roadman5312

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    Re: 70 RT/SE 383 4 speed
    « Reply #20 on: March 14, 2016 - 04:12:55 PM »
                         A few pics from Tom, our painter. I've know Tom for several years and have watched as he painted several cars. Most notably a 70 Buick GS Stage 1 vert that brought 87K at Mecum a few years ago. His work is over the top. And as he's doing 1 car at a time, we will have it back in 2 weeks, one month total in and out.  No body shop jail.   :2thumbs:
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    Offline roadman5312

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    Re: 70 RT/SE 383 4 speed
    « Reply #21 on: March 14, 2016 - 05:22:14 PM »
                          Getting some color.     :woohoo:
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    Re: 70 RT/SE 383 4 speed
    « Reply #22 on: March 14, 2016 - 06:04:18 PM »
    Quote from: roadman5312 on March 14, 2016 - 05:22:14 PM
                          Getting some color.     :woohoo:

    Good choice!   :ylsuper:
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    Re: 70 RT/SE 383 4 speed
    « Reply #23 on: March 14, 2016 - 06:20:29 PM »
    Quote from: dfrazz on March 14, 2016 - 06:04:18 PM
    Good choice!   :ylsuper:
                             Yep EV2 it is.   :ylsuper:  Going to get her bumblebee butt too.    :woo:
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    Offline 70chall440

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    Re: 70 RT/SE 383 4 speed
    « Reply #24 on: March 15, 2016 - 12:24:41 AM »
    Oh yea, I am definitely partial to EV2
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    Re: 70 RT/SE 383 4 speed
    « Reply #25 on: March 15, 2016 - 10:33:12 AM »
     :thumbsup:
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    Re: 70 RT/SE 383 4 speed
    « Reply #26 on: March 22, 2016 - 06:54:54 PM »
                   Getting closer. Should be final painted middle of next week, weather permitting. 
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    Offline 70chall440

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    Re: 70 RT/SE 383 4 speed
    « Reply #27 on: March 22, 2016 - 07:20:47 PM »
    Nice!
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    Re: 70 RT/SE 383 4 speed
    « Reply #28 on: April 08, 2016 - 03:33:49 PM »
       Coming down to the wire.  Tom wants to let it sit 3 or 4 days to " shrink "   :dunno:  Then on to cut and buff.  Came out very nice.   :bigsmile:           :rebel:
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    Re: 70 RT/SE 383 4 speed
    « Reply #29 on: April 08, 2016 - 04:01:54 PM »
    He did a great job hanging that door ... and the paint of course  :2thumbs:
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