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FRENCHBLUE72 · 12-31-2007, 07:07 PM

I need some help here people where did you guys mount your tranny dipsticks. I know most of you guys more than likely mounted them on the firewall bu I bought a lokar unit to match the rest of my stuff and I smoothed out the fire wall and I just cannot bring myself to drill holes in the fresh shave job. Any help or pics or maybe some sweet ideas you have had in your head would be great. Thanks Luke.

72cheyennesuper20 · 12-31-2007, 07:22 PM

Drill holes in your firewall (Did I just say that). I did it on a Chevelle I had with a Lokar dipstick. Once you drill them you will forget about it. If not they are easy to weld up.

stllookn · 12-31-2007, 07:23 PM

Lance...what did I miss? Mine mounts to the bolt in the bell housing...TH400 and TH350.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 12-31-2007, 07:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stllookn

Lance...what did I miss? Mine mounts to the bolt in the bell housing...TH400 and TH350.

You must have the shorter model I just found those on summits site I may have to order one ...

72cheyennesuper20 · 12-31-2007, 07:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72

You must have the shorter model I just found those on summits site I may have to order one ...

I guess I missed it also.

hvychve · 12-31-2007, 07:49 PM

I will be following this thread, because I would like to know what dipstick of what sort is mounted through firewall:????

stllookn · 12-31-2007, 08:06 PM

My '67 had the V-8 in the I-6 slot and was therefore pushed back against the firewall. None of the aftermarket fill tubes would clear. I had to go back to stock (short and close into the block) which I now prefer.

Ben IV · 12-31-2007, 08:10 PM

You could make some kind of bracket to mount it to your back header bolt like some of their engine dip sticks.

*Shane* · 12-31-2007, 08:27 PM

I smoothed my firewall ... and then drilled holes for the Lokar tranny dipstick ... I know how ya feel, 'bout made me sick to do it.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 12-31-2007, 09:11 PM

shane you got a pic? Maybe I could mount it down by the cab brace and flat black -it so it will dissapear.

dfosh · 01-01-2008, 03:41 AM

Locar has them for both mounting firewall and the block .call them if you have the firewall mount i am sure they will exchange it . they are good to deal with . if you have a catalog it should show both.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 01-01-2008, 04:14 AM

Thanks guys I m just gonna order the short one and put the longer version on my blazer.

*Shane* · 01-01-2008, 10:21 AM

No pics but I will get you one next time I go over to the shop. I mounted mine down low, right above the brace.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 01-01-2008, 10:55 AM

Thanks shane.

Jim_PA · 01-02-2008, 03:41 AM

I mounted mine in the trash can.

12-31-2007, 07:07 PM	#1
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Hey you, yes you! I need some help here people where did you guys mount your tranny dipsticks. I know most of you guys more than likely mounted them on the firewall bu I bought a lokar unit to match the rest of my stuff and I smoothed out the fire wall and I just cannot bring myself to drill holes in the fresh shave job. Any help or pics or maybe some sweet ideas you have had in your head would be great. Thanks Luke. Attached Images __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

12-31-2007, 07:22 PM	#2
72cheyennesuper20 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Portland, OR. Posts: 414	Re: Hey you, yes you! Drill holes in your firewall (Did I just say that). I did it on a Chevelle I had with a Lokar dipstick. Once you drill them you will forget about it. If not they are easy to weld up.

12-31-2007, 07:23 PM	#3
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: Hey you, yes you! Lance...what did I miss? Mine mounts to the bolt in the bell housing...TH400 and TH350. __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

12-31-2007, 07:49 PM	#6
hvychve To The Levy Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: california Posts: 391	Re: Hey you, yes you! I will be following this thread, because I would like to know what dipstick of what sort is mounted through firewall:????

12-31-2007, 08:06 PM	#7
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: Hey you, yes you! My '67 had the V-8 in the I-6 slot and was therefore pushed back against the firewall. None of the aftermarket fill tubes would clear. I had to go back to stock (short and close into the block) which I now prefer. __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

12-31-2007, 08:10 PM	#8
Ben IV Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Glenpool OK Posts: 255	Re: Hey you, yes you! You could make some kind of bracket to mount it to your back header bolt like some of their engine dip sticks. __________________ 70 GMC custom short bed conversion 69 GMC panel truck

12-31-2007, 08:27 PM	#9
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: Hey you, yes you! I smoothed my firewall ... and then drilled holes for the Lokar tranny dipstick ... I know how ya feel, 'bout made me sick to do it.

12-31-2007, 09:11 PM	#10
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: Hey you, yes you! shane you got a pic? Maybe I could mount it down by the cab brace and flat black -it so it will dissapear. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

01-01-2008, 03:41 AM	#11
dfosh Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: greeneville tn Posts: 237	Re: Hey you, yes you! Locar has them for both mounting firewall and the block .call them if you have the firewall mount i am sure they will exchange it . they are good to deal with . if you have a catalog it should show both.

01-01-2008, 04:14 AM	#12
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: Hey you, yes you! Thanks guys I m just gonna order the short one and put the longer version on my blazer. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

01-01-2008, 10:21 AM	#13
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: Hey you, yes you! No pics but I will get you one next time I go over to the shop. I mounted mine down low, right above the brace.

01-01-2008, 10:55 AM	#14
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: Hey you, yes you! Thanks shane. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

01-02-2008, 03:41 AM	#15
Jim_PA Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: PA Posts: 2,696	Re: Hey you, yes you! I mounted mine in the trash can.



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