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Low87 · 01-28-2003, 02:22 PM

Very nice Mike!
Dave and I have decided we are going to pay for you to move to Okla so you can help us with our projects as well. (It's just as easy to make 3 as it is 1!)

**swervin ervin** · 01-28-2003, 04:19 PM

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Originally posted by PHOENIX
Do you still have that air/fuel ratio gauge in the ash tray?

No. I took it out about a year ago. Never used it and really had no use for it anymore.

**swervin ervin** · 01-28-2003, 04:22 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Low87
Dave and I have decided we are going to pay for you to move to Okla so you can help us with our projects as well.

Sounds like a winner to me. Let me know when we are ready for the move so I can get packed.

79BIG10 · 01-28-2003, 05:17 PM

I'm going to shoot down that idea. He's coming to Texas since there's more members here than in Oklahoma

Low87 · 01-28-2003, 05:55 PM

Sorry Brandon, but Dave and I got first dibs. Go ahead and get packed Mike, Dave should be wiring you some money soon.

navybear70 · 01-28-2003, 05:58 PM

Sweet idea. I'm in the planning stage for redoing my whole instrument panel. I'm going for the tried and true wood grain look. Maybe some billet here and there, but something totally different than the original none the less. I love the cock-pit look! I operate radar on a guided missle destroyer, so I'm already into lots of buttons, switches, and turny-thingies. Lights too!

navybear70 · 01-28-2003, 06:04 PM

Mike, is that your stereo in the lower-right corner of the pic? Noone bumps it?
P.S.

Move where you want to, but first take a vacation trip to Hawaii. I'll exchange room and board for a couple nights for help on and/or parts for the truck.

I get no help out here, and there's hardly any junkyards with good parts.

PHOENIX · 01-28-2003, 06:26 PM

I almost went to Hawaii a year ago, but the cash flow restricted it. It would be a cool place to go. I bet it sucks there as far as finding parts and stuff, you probly have to pay high for everything huh?

LOHRTBT · 01-28-2003, 06:52 PM

lmao Greg!! your such a freak!!
haha Wouldnt that be cool though. Someone just needs to invent a time machine so we can all travel to visit each other!!

arveetek · 01-28-2003, 11:41 PM

Hey Mike! Looks great.

Have you considered mounting the tranny temp sending unit in the outlet side of the transmission cooler lines? This is really a better place to mount it anyway. You want to measure the hottest portion of the fluid, and the fluid exiting the tranny on its way to be cooled is the hottest fluid. This way you won't have to remove the pan to install the fitting.

**swervin ervin** · 01-28-2003, 11:54 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by arveetek
Have you considered mounting the tranny temp sending unit in the outlet side of the transmission cooler lines? This is really a better place to mount it anyway. You want to measure the hottest portion of the fluid, and the fluid exiting the tranny on its way to be cooled is the hottest fluid. This way you won't have to remove the pan to install the fitting.

Casey, it is a mechanical temp gauge, so there really isn't a good way to mount it in the cooler line. It requires a fitting for the temp sensor on the end to be mounted in. The sensor is around 2" long.

It don't really matter now though, it's a done deal. I took the pan off yesterday and a friend I work with brazed the 1/2" pipe fitting in the pan for me. It's a tight fit, with only one place for it to go. I got it back together today. Worked out great. Haven't tested it yet. read: no distributor.

Big Paul · 01-29-2003, 03:02 AM

I say we should all meet in Kansas, its right in the middle, and we ALL have to drive a fair distance. :grin:

79BIG10 · 01-29-2003, 04:34 PM

Okay I think Mike does need to move to Oklahoma. Just move by Dave since it's close enough to in-laws I can drive up and hang out

NO EMISSION LAWS!!!!

ElGracho · 01-29-2003, 11:07 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by swervin ervin
I took the pan off yesterday and a friend I work with brazed the 1/2" pipe fitting in the pan for me. It's a tight fit, with only one place for it to go. I got it back together today.

Mike,
Can you show me a pic of the outside of the pan? I need to install a couple (well, three actually, in three different trucks) electrical sending units in 700R4 pans and I didn't know a good place to put them.

Thanks.

**swervin ervin** · 01-30-2003, 12:18 AM

Joe,

I'm not sure what the electrical sending units look like but my mechanical gauge has a bulb type on it. It's about 2" long, so places in the pan are not many. This is the only place I could find and I still had to space the fitting out some to keep it from hitting.

The last one is the tacky brazing job.

Oh, BTW, it's in the passenger side, front corner of the pan.

http://www.73-87.com/photos/tech/pan1.jpg

http://www.73-87.com/photos/tech/pan2.jpg

http://www.73-87.com/photos/tech/pan3.jpg

http://www.73-87.com/photos/tech/pan4.jpg

http://www.73-87.com/photos/tech/pan5.jpg

ElGracho · 01-30-2003, 12:46 AM

Wow, talk about service!!!

Uhh yeah, that original braze was kinda bad. I plan on just using my mig on mine, assuming I can do it without burning holes and warping the crap out of the pan can you see any reason not to do it that way?

**swervin ervin** · 01-30-2003, 01:25 AM

I'm for sure not a welder so I couldn't tell you if it will work or not. I know you can't weld brass.

You will at least need to get a steel fitting wouldn't you?

All you need to do to braze is use a cutting torch with the right tip and a fluxed brazing rod. It's about like soldering in a way, but the temps are much higher.

PHOENIX · 01-30-2003, 01:21 PM

I wouldnt try welding, unless you have a backup pan. I see alot of welding here at our shop (mig mostly). And welding creates a ton of heat and can warp thin steel (or materials) in no time at all. In order to seal it, you will need a goos nice bead all the way around. Creating this bead will take some time and cause alot of heat, most likely warping your pan. If you tack it around, then keep going back over it a little at a time, allowing it to cool inbetween, then you may get it to work. I also am not a welder, but have seen alot done and have a good idea of what kind of stuff happens when you weld.

Low87 · 01-30-2003, 01:28 PM

I knew a guy down at school that could cut a pop can in half and then weld it back together in good shape. That guy had skills!

z71runner · 02-02-2003, 11:49 PM

I really like what you did with the interior of your truck. It looks sick!

I am currently working on a custom wood dash that I am making myself. For the rectangular dash cover on the passenger side I am making flame cutouts for the AC vents and then I am going to stain the wood before I install it. The hard part is gonna be cutting out the flames!

01-28-2003, 02:22 PM	#26
Low87 been here longer than Liz Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 2,437	Very nice Mike! Dave and I have decided we are going to pay for you to move to Okla so you can help us with our projects as well. (It's just as easy to make 3 as it is 1!) __________________ ~Greg~ Mac's Garage '87 SWB 6/8 drop "Piso" '08 CCSB Silverado DD the departed '89 GMC K5 Jimmy 4x4 "Rusty Nuts" '77 Chevy K5 Blazer 2wd '83 Chevy stepside "You get what you pay for" - Mike 'swervin ervin' Ervin

01-28-2003, 05:17 PM	#29
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,774	I'm going to shoot down that idea. He's coming to Texas since there's more members here than in Oklahoma __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Big10 "Tootsie Roll" 1985 Chevrolet Silverado (wife's) Member of the Southern Bowties Club "Don't underestimate how sexy a fat man who drinks to excess can be." Homer Simpson

01-28-2003, 05:55 PM	#30
Low87 been here longer than Liz Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 2,437	Sorry Brandon, but Dave and I got first dibs. Go ahead and get packed Mike, Dave should be wiring you some money soon. __________________ ~Greg~ Mac's Garage '87 SWB 6/8 drop "Piso" '08 CCSB Silverado DD the departed '89 GMC K5 Jimmy 4x4 "Rusty Nuts" '77 Chevy K5 Blazer 2wd '83 Chevy stepside "You get what you pay for" - Mike 'swervin ervin' Ervin

01-28-2003, 05:58 PM	#31
navybear70 hometown heroes! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Ewa Beach, HI Posts: 487	Sweet idea. I'm in the planning stage for redoing my whole instrument panel. I'm going for the tried and true wood grain look. Maybe some billet here and there, but something totally different than the original none the less. I love the cock-pit look! I operate radar on a guided missle destroyer, so I'm already into lots of buttons, switches, and turny-thingies. Lights too! __________________ 2009 Silverado 2wd, 121k as of 04APR13. I love my truck 29 days out of the month. The payment is due on the 30th... Do your duty in all things. You cannot do more, you should never wish to do less. -Robert E. Lee "Never give up ground you've already taken." -Unknown

01-28-2003, 06:04 PM	#32
navybear70 hometown heroes! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Ewa Beach, HI Posts: 487	Mike, is that your stereo in the lower-right corner of the pic? Noone bumps it? P.S. Move where you want to, but first take a vacation trip to Hawaii. I'll exchange room and board for a couple nights for help on and/or parts for the truck. I get no help out here, and there's hardly any junkyards with good parts. __________________ 2009 Silverado 2wd, 121k as of 04APR13. I love my truck 29 days out of the month. The payment is due on the 30th... Do your duty in all things. You cannot do more, you should never wish to do less. -Robert E. Lee "Never give up ground you've already taken." -Unknown

01-28-2003, 06:26 PM	#33
PHOENIX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 4,703	I almost went to Hawaii a year ago, but the cash flow restricted it. It would be a cool place to go. I bet it sucks there as far as finding parts and stuff, you probly have to pay high for everything huh? __________________ * AVOID: LOPER'S PERMORANCE / LOPERSPEED.COM OF PHOENIX, AZ & COTTMAN TRANSMISSION *

01-28-2003, 06:52 PM	#34
LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	lmao Greg!! your such a freak!! haha Wouldnt that be cool though. Someone just needs to invent a time machine so we can all travel to visit each other!! __________________ ~Dave~ You can call me Mike, Mike Oxlong - 1986 Chevy SWB - Stock for now - *1986 Chevy Custom SWB* *Stolen 6/26/05* - 1985 Chevy SWB SOLD - 1999 T/A Some mods www.cardomain.com/id/ramairdave AIM Screenname - Jester84

01-28-2003, 11:41 PM	#35
arveetek Ultimate Diesel Dude Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Southwest Missouri Posts: 328	Hey Mike! Looks great. Have you considered mounting the tranny temp sending unit in the outlet side of the transmission cooler lines? This is really a better place to mount it anyway. You want to measure the hottest portion of the fluid, and the fluid exiting the tranny on its way to be cooled is the hottest fluid. This way you won't have to remove the pan to install the fitting. __________________ Project truck: '81 C/20 converted to 6.2L TURBO DIESEL bored .040", gear drive, 6.5L injectors/pump, custom pistons, custom 4" exhaust, 700R4, 4.10's Daily Driver: '95 K1500 Tahoe, 6.5L TURBO DIESEL, NP241, 4L80E, 3.42's

01-29-2003, 03:02 AM	#37
Big Paul Iamnotanofficerofthelaw Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Turlock, California Posts: 352	I say we should all meet in Kansas, its right in the middle, and we ALL have to drive a fair distance. :grin: __________________ ~Paul~ '96 C1500 Silverado- Vortec 5.0L/Exhaust/Stock '87 S-10 Ext Cab- 2.8L/700r4 KIA Caught fire 12/7/03

01-29-2003, 04:34 PM	#38
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,774	Okay I think Mike does need to move to Oklahoma. Just move by Dave since it's close enough to in-laws I can drive up and hang out NO EMISSION LAWS!!!! __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Big10 "Tootsie Roll" 1985 Chevrolet Silverado (wife's) Member of the Southern Bowties Club "Don't underestimate how sexy a fat man who drinks to excess can be." Homer Simpson

01-30-2003, 12:18 AM	#40
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	Joe, I'm not sure what the electrical sending units look like but my mechanical gauge has a bulb type on it. It's about 2" long, so places in the pan are not many. This is the only place I could find and I still had to space the fitting out some to keep it from hitting. The last one is the tacky brazing job. Oh, BTW, it's in the passenger side, front corner of the pan. http://www.73-87.com/photos/tech/pan1.jpg http://www.73-87.com/photos/tech/pan2.jpg http://www.73-87.com/photos/tech/pan3.jpg http://www.73-87.com/photos/tech/pan4.jpg http://www.73-87.com/photos/tech/pan5.jpg __________________ Mike 1985 Chevy C-10

01-30-2003, 12:46 AM	#41
ElGracho Gentleman Jim Driver Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Poulsbo, WA Posts: 1,553	Wow, talk about service!!! Uhh yeah, that original braze was kinda bad. I plan on just using my mig on mine, assuming I can do it without burning holes and warping the crap out of the pan can you see any reason not to do it that way? __________________ Joe '75 GMC Gentleman Jim '84 Chev C10 Short Wide - Super duper plain (manual steering, manual brakes, no dome light, no cig lighter) '85 Chev C10 Short Wide - Super plain Vortec 4.8 4L60E trans also: '81 K30, '83 C30 Crew Dually, '84 M1028 CUCV, '85 M1009 CUCV, another '85 C10 SWB, '89 R3500 Flatbed

01-30-2003, 01:25 AM	#42
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	I'm for sure not a welder so I couldn't tell you if it will work or not. I know you can't weld brass. You will at least need to get a steel fitting wouldn't you? All you need to do to braze is use a cutting torch with the right tip and a fluxed brazing rod. It's about like soldering in a way, but the temps are much higher. __________________ Mike 1985 Chevy C-10

01-30-2003, 01:21 PM	#43
PHOENIX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 4,703	I wouldnt try welding, unless you have a backup pan. I see alot of welding here at our shop (mig mostly). And welding creates a ton of heat and can warp thin steel (or materials) in no time at all. In order to seal it, you will need a goos nice bead all the way around. Creating this bead will take some time and cause alot of heat, most likely warping your pan. If you tack it around, then keep going back over it a little at a time, allowing it to cool inbetween, then you may get it to work. I also am not a welder, but have seen alot done and have a good idea of what kind of stuff happens when you weld. __________________ * AVOID: LOPER'S PERMORANCE / LOPERSPEED.COM OF PHOENIX, AZ & COTTMAN TRANSMISSION *

01-30-2003, 01:28 PM	#44
Low87 been here longer than Liz Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 2,437	I knew a guy down at school that could cut a pop can in half and then weld it back together in good shape. That guy had skills! __________________ ~Greg~ Mac's Garage '87 SWB 6/8 drop "Piso" '08 CCSB Silverado DD the departed '89 GMC K5 Jimmy 4x4 "Rusty Nuts" '77 Chevy K5 Blazer 2wd '83 Chevy stepside "You get what you pay for" - Mike 'swervin ervin' Ervin



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