so here is an update (with pics!!!)

I got the transmission rebuilt by AAMCO. While attempting to bolt the damned thing back up to the engine, I accidentally ended up damaging the bottom of the oil pan. In order to swap the oil pan I had to lift the engine off the mounts so I just decided to yank the thing all the way out. This will give me a chance to clean it up a bit, replace some otherwise difficult to get to engine items, and fine tune a few things.

 

Looks like fun! Yea I believe that little hose on the tranny is a breather/overflow vent type deal.

 

working on painting the oil pan, misc brackets, swapped ou the knock sensor, distributor cap and rotor, removing whats left of the AC/heating components (freed up a LOT of space by the firewall), cleaning the valve covers, and trying to figure out how to adjust the valves. Ill take some more oictures and post them later today.

 

just ordered new exhaust manifolds, chrome edelbrock valve covers, 200A alternator, and gaskets for previously mentioned items. Going to power wash the motor hopefully tomorrow or thursday. this thing is nasty dirty!

 

doing great man

 

I love it! This inspires me to have a project truck to work on, this thing is gonna be one sweeeet ride when your all done.

 

new shiney red oil pan


not so dirty anymore


awaiting the chrome valve covers


who has 2 thumbs and cant be bothered by heat or AC? THIS GUY!

 

Eh I would try and find a non a/c blower housing and put that on. Or at least cover the holes up. Or better yet, lots of 1/0 runs through them!

 

I plan on cutting a piece of sheet metal to cover the holes. The more I look at it, the more I think its a great place for a second battery. Now if only I knew how and had the equipment to weld!

 

What all would you need to hook up a second battery?