Im about to loose it

Kevin R · Sep 22, 2008

FRYNTYR said:
It was the massive driveline fiasco that caused it. There had to be a narly bind when the driveline wedged up against the floor pan on several occasions.

Jim Alex, the guy in Everett that does, Roger's/Jims/ and My trannys, can swap cases. I'll get you the number if you want it.

Yep I will need it. That is a huge crack. Things like this happen real fast at 5500 RPM:yes:

gotago · Sep 23, 2008

Kevin R said:
Cross member didnt need to be dimpled. Was it so the exhaust would fit? Or was it to raise the tranny? My motor mounts are poly along with the trans mount.

It was so one of the bosses on the trany would fit. Everything else fit just fine.

Kevin R · Sep 23, 2008

Im sure it has nothing to do with my cross member...
Thanks to Brian I have a turbo 400 case to swap my parts into. Im going to get the # from Darryl for the guy he uses to build trannys to do the swapping of parts. Hopefully it doesn't cost too much as I still need to buy a new Drive shaft and exhaust also.It would be nice to have it ready for the Halloween bash at the end of Oct. Oh well we will see.

66 Buick Special · Sep 23, 2008

You'll make it Kevin. We have faith in you.:yes::thumbsup:

Kevin R · Sep 23, 2008

66 Buick Special said:
You'll make it Kevin. We have faith in you.:yes::thumbsup:

I have a serious problem

but I would really like to have my car done and drivable for more than 2 weeks at a time:yes: I think in the last year and a half I have owned this car I have put maybe 800 miles on it:sad:

Dave · Sep 23, 2008

FRYNTYR said:
It was the massive driveline fiasco that caused it. There had to be a narly bind when the driveline wedged up against the floor pan on several occasions.

Jim Alex, the guy in Everett that does, Roger's/Jims/ and My trannys, can swap cases. I'll get you the number if you want it.

I'm still saying something in the rear U-Joint let go, and started the CHAOS. Has to be, but I'd lose the poly trans mount.

I would take Paul up on the offer to get the stock 66 member to verify that Your's hasn't been tweaked to fit the TKO.

Swapping out the guts shouldn't be too bad.

Sorry to hear that Man, by the way I put the 280.00 labor bill in the mail Today.

Kevin R · Sep 23, 2008

Dave said:
I'm still saying something in the rear U-Joint let go, and started the CHAOS. Has to be, but I'd lose the poly trans mount.

I would take Paul up on the offer to get the stock 66 member to verify that Your's hasn't been tweaked to fit the TKO.

Swapping out the guts shouldn't be too bad.

Sorry to hear that Man, by the way I put the 280.00 labor bill in the mail Today.

Im going to take my crossmember with me to Mikes when I drop off the Tremec to compare it to his 66 crossmember. The poly trans mount will be gone as I have a stock rubber one on the shelf.

As far as the 280 as soon as I get the bill I will put a check in the mail

Brettd85 · Sep 23, 2008

I have heard not to run poly engine mounts and a rubber bushing in the trans. Is Poly the cause here? How much more energy could the rubber really have taken? I doubt a marshmellow mount could have protected your car from that exploding driveshaft....

With a new driveshaft I would still opt to leave the poly in.

Kevin R · Sep 23, 2008

Brettd85 said:
I have heard not to run poly engine mounts and a rubber bushing in the trans. Is Poly the cause here? How much more energy could the rubber really have taken? I doubt a marshmellow mount could have protected your car from that exploding driveshaft.... With a new driveshaft I would still opt to leave the poly in.

I doubt very much that the mounts had anything to do with this.:noway:

OutCast · Sep 23, 2008

I run the Energy Suspension poly mounts for my engine and transmission...is this a bad idea ?

Kevin R · Sep 23, 2008

OutCast said:
I run the Energy Suspension poly mounts for my engine and transmission...is this a bad idea ?

I think its only pertains to solid motor mounts and solid trans or poly trans. Seems to be too stiff for the trans housing to take.

FourEightyNine · Sep 23, 2008

OutCast said:
I run the Energy Suspension poly mounts for my engine and transmission...is this a bad idea ?

Youll be fine. its when you have the motor being capable of moving(IE rubber or poly mounts) and the transmission cant move(solid mount). It will crack the bell housing because the transmission cant rotate with the motor.

kettbo · Sep 23, 2008

Kevin,

When are you going to Mr Parker's place?
I'd like to meet you there if going by ferry. If driving down I-5, you stop here or I meet you THIS side of the bridge. I want mufflers, you seem to be needing a lotta cash lately!
Weekday evening, over the weekend?
You have my number, give me a shout TUES or send me a PM with some options here.

OutCast · Sep 23, 2008

Thanks. Good to know, as I'm getting a fair bit of rotation from the driver's front to the passenger rear when launching. Time to straighten things up.

Guess I shouldn't have cheeseboxed the frame so much to make it lighter.

Not.

aukai · Sep 23, 2008

John do you have full exhaust out the back? I have a Dick Miller weld in anti roll bar that I did not use because of the complexity of insallation around the exhaust. If you are needing one. Or anyone else.

OutCast · Sep 23, 2008

My exhaust exits just in front of the rear axle with turndowns.

Could you please pm the details on the anti roll bar ? If you've seen my videos, it's pretty apparent the body roll could be tamed down a bit...maybe even help my 60's.

Thanks for the idea Mike.

FourEightyNine · Sep 23, 2008

John I would recommend that instead of an air bag, they look cool too. But do need to be welded in.:yes:

Mine is more epxensive but can be bolted in which was easy to install.

1966malibu · Sep 23, 2008

Damn Kevin, you do have all the bad karma :sad:. But you also seem to be able to overcome just about any adversity that comes your way. you well work through this also, good luck.

(the other) Greg

Kevin R · Sep 23, 2008

1966malibu said:
Damn Kevin, you do have all the bad karma :sad:. But you also seem to be able to overcome just about any adversity that comes your way. you well work through this also, good luck.

(the other) Greg

Thanks Greg...
:yes:

Kevin R · Sep 24, 2008

Darryl gave my the # to his trans guy and I called him today to discuss the situation. Im getting a good core from Brians friend and will be taking my broken tranny and the good core to Jim (the trans guy) for him to swap the parts from one case to the next also inspecting parts to make sure nothing is broken or worn, I guess he will have to replace a couple of seals along with the filter and he quoted me a price of 125.00 which I think is really great. So 100 bucks for the core 125 for the swap then 500 for a bullet proof drive line so 725 in damage + the original 450 for Mikes trans and driveline + another 950 for flexplate,torque converter,shifter,bolts,trans cooler,lines and fittings,driveline ujoints and balance for a total of 2125 dollor trans swap:sad: Looks like with the damage its costing me 625 out of my pocket

Im picking up the trans on Friday the 3rd and will be taking it to Jim's on Saturday. It looks like I should have it back together pretty quick.
I will not change anything else on the car
I will not change anything else on the car
I will not change anything else on the car
I will not change anything else on the car
I will not change anything else on the car
I will not change anything else on the car
I will not change anything else on the car
I will not change anything else on the car
I will not change anything else on the car
I will not change anything else on the car
I promised my wife I wouldnt change anything else on the car:yes:

Well except the front disc brakes and the cowl hood

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