Stephanie's Project V-8 RS

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Trans pics
Pulled /checked filter was nice & very clean
Vette servo added/Superior shift kit,New filter/pan gasket.New front
& rear seals.Paint & clear coated.
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OK........next project........glass firewall and floors so we can see all of this pretty stuff. \:D/
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You guys are awesome. :cheers:

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wheres the drain plug on that pan.....?

looks nice that glass floor sounds like and interesting idea after seeing that
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No drain plug,i was planning on adding one
& welding in a temp sender bung,but it didnt happen.
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reaper wrote:No drain plug,i was planning on adding one
& welding in a temp sender bung,but it didnt happen.
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I'd weld one in. I put in one of those HELP! drain plug kits the damn thing leaks horrifically. My next one will be MIGed. Maybe I'll forego the drain plug and just stick a bung in there for the temp sender instead!
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Engine/trans are in,
Kidhauler stopped by to lend a hand & we got it done.
Everything went very smoothly.
Pics are coming up quick here :partyman:
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:supz: :cheers: =D> \:D/ :cheers: :prayer:
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reaper wrote:Engine/trans are in,
Kidhauler stopped by to lend a hand & we got it done.
Everything went very smoothly.
Pics are coming up quick here :partyman:
Cool :supz: Looking forward to them.

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just saw this post i am super jealous of that engine and especially the fact of you actually getting an RS any RS i see around my area some bum is using for a plumbing business or painting and the van is trashed, and it upsets me. but congrats on this job and about the clear floor and firewall if you ever do find a way to do it i would love to hear cuz i was just talkin to my father about it and he said it will be too hot for it to work or i need i crap ton of cash to pay for the Plexiglas that is 4in. thick
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Here goes..........Most pics are of Kidhauler,As he worked
the picker,I was down below,guiding the trans/engine,Stephanie was
all over,Inside watching for wiring,& ouside helping Kevin & me.
The smoothest swap we have ever done.
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suhweet! =D>
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=D> and a big :guitar: :supz: Angus Young to you and your crew!!!
Well done..!!!!
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Very nice! :supz:
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