Update on my Vette
02-23-2011, 07:59 PM
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Pics of the Diff rebuild
I stopped at COW and Chuck showed me the start of the Diff rebuild. The pics show setting the pinion gear depth and setup. Once this is set, the posi & ring gear will be installed. I love that special vise holding the Diff. It rotates. I'll post more progress pics the next time I stop by the shop.
Glenn
Glenn
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02-23-2011, 09:40 PM
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A custom jig? I've heard of the pinion being aligned with the ring gear installed using a dye to track it's contact. Problem if you overshoot you'll have to start over, the crush sleeve compressed too far? This approach seems like it would be a bit more precise.
Keep the pictures coming. Interesting....
Keep the pictures coming. Interesting....
02-24-2011, 07:43 AM
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One other thing
One other thing I failed to mention. I have already told Glen that if I decide to sell this car I will give him a call and see if he is interested in buying it back.
02-25-2011, 09:17 AM
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This has been a great thread. Keep it going. Also like the add-ons...not sure if he really owned it, but that is for sure Ace's sig.
As far as the cabinets go, if mom ain't happy, ain't nobody happy!
You deserve props for being a team player.
Looking forward to more...
Regards,
71scgc
As far as the cabinets go, if mom ain't happy, ain't nobody happy!
You deserve props for being a team player.
Looking forward to more...
Regards,
71scgc
02-27-2011, 09:20 PM
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This has been a great thread. Keep it going. Also like the add-ons...not sure if he really owned it, but that is for sure Ace's sig.
As far as the cabinets go, if mom ain't happy, ain't nobody happy!
You deserve props for being a team player.
Looking forward to more...
Regards,
71scgc
As far as the cabinets go, if mom ain't happy, ain't nobody happy!
You deserve props for being a team player.
Looking forward to more...
Regards,
71scgc
I'll keep adding to the thread until it's done and the new owner picks it up.
I hear ya about the wife. I just wonder why it never works that way for us!!
02-28-2011, 01:36 PM
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Hi Glenn,
It doesn't work that way because we got a better deal than they did when they agreed to marry us.
It's ALL making up for that fact!
Regards,
Alan
It doesn't work that way because we got a better deal than they did when they agreed to marry us.
It's ALL making up for that fact!
Regards,
Alan
02-28-2011, 03:35 PM
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03-01-2011, 12:59 PM
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Progress pics.....Swiss Cheese anyone????
Progress pics.....Swiss Cheese anyone????
Hey All... I spent the weekend "excavating" to see where we stood...
Building a nice, tight, reliable, and safe suspension is worthless without a good chassis to bolt it to.
If the chassis is "SWISS CHEESE" or the body isn't really attached to the chassis and is just sitting on it... All the good
work we're doing is gonna be a waste.
Here's what we found on the passenger side. I'd like to be moving faster on this part of the job,
but the place I ordered the chassis repair parts from just told me I've got to wait another week for the parts.
I'll keep you guys posted as things progress...
Here's some pics for now...
Chuck CoW
Hey All... I spent the weekend "excavating" to see where we stood...
Building a nice, tight, reliable, and safe suspension is worthless without a good chassis to bolt it to.
If the chassis is "SWISS CHEESE" or the body isn't really attached to the chassis and is just sitting on it... All the good
work we're doing is gonna be a waste.
Here's what we found on the passenger side. I'd like to be moving faster on this part of the job,
but the place I ordered the chassis repair parts from just told me I've got to wait another week for the parts.
I'll keep you guys posted as things progress...
Here's some pics for now...
Chuck CoW
Anyone have some Crackers to go with my "swiss cheese"?
Chuck CoW
03-01-2011, 03:07 PM
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Progress pics.....Swiss Cheese anyone????
Hey All... I spent the weekend "excavating" to see where we stood...
Building a nice, tight, reliable, and safe suspension is worthless without a good chassis to bolt it to.
If the chassis is "SWISS CHEESE" or the body isn't really attached to the chassis and is just sitting on it... All the good
work we're doing is gonna be a waste.
Here's what we found on the passenger side. I'd like to be moving faster on this part of the job,
but the place I ordered the chassis repair parts from just told me I've got to wait another week for the parts.
I'll keep you guys posted as things progress...
Here's some pics for now...
Chuck CoW
Hey All... I spent the weekend "excavating" to see where we stood...
Building a nice, tight, reliable, and safe suspension is worthless without a good chassis to bolt it to.
If the chassis is "SWISS CHEESE" or the body isn't really attached to the chassis and is just sitting on it... All the good
work we're doing is gonna be a waste.
Here's what we found on the passenger side. I'd like to be moving faster on this part of the job,
but the place I ordered the chassis repair parts from just told me I've got to wait another week for the parts.
I'll keep you guys posted as things progress...
Here's some pics for now...
Chuck CoW
Anyone have some Crackers to go with my "swiss cheese"?
Chuck CoW
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03-01-2011, 05:38 PM
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Yes, a mouse....
Yup.. A mouse but YES it is worse than it looks....Sure there's metal there, but it's paper thin.
I've got pieces coming that should help get it back together...
Chuck CoW
I've got pieces coming that should help get it back together...
Chuck CoW
03-02-2011, 11:26 AM
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Hi Glenn,
Well, those pictures are kinda startling!
It must be comforting knowing that someone capable is working on it.
Regards,
Alan
Well, those pictures are kinda startling!
It must be comforting knowing that someone capable is working on it.
Regards,
Alan
03-02-2011, 02:44 PM
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Glenn
03-02-2011, 10:27 PM
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I am very comfortable having Chuck doing this work. He is a pro. And, I happy doing business with Glen. I am convinced that I am going to be very satisfied with the result. I can't wait to fly up to New York and drive it back to Atlanta!
03-03-2011, 06:53 PM
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Update....
Ok fellas...Here's an update...
They told me I had to wait for the 3 frame repair parts...
SURPRISE! Two of the pieces came today.... EARLY. Unfortunately, they were not the side I really needed.....
Below is a pic of the driver side frame repair saddle.
So, we started work on the driver side today getting it ready....
Chuck CoW
They told me I had to wait for the 3 frame repair parts...
SURPRISE! Two of the pieces came today.... EARLY. Unfortunately, they were not the side I really needed.....
Below is a pic of the driver side frame repair saddle.
So, we started work on the driver side today getting it ready....
Chuck CoW
03-04-2011, 08:55 AM
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Ok fellas...Here's an update...
They told me I had to wait for the 3 frame repair parts...
SURPRISE! Two of the pieces came today.... EARLY. Unfortunately, they were not the side I really needed.....
Below is a pic of the driver side frame repair saddle.
So, we started work on the driver side today getting it ready....
Chuck CoW
They told me I had to wait for the 3 frame repair parts...
SURPRISE! Two of the pieces came today.... EARLY. Unfortunately, they were not the side I really needed.....
Below is a pic of the driver side frame repair saddle.
So, we started work on the driver side today getting it ready....
Chuck CoW
Glenn
03-08-2011, 12:02 AM
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More, More Progress pics.....
More, More Progress pics.....
Just wait till you see TOMORROW's Progress pics....
Things are happening very quickly.....
After you get the pinion height correct, you have to set the backlash perfectly.... .009 inches is right between .008 and .010...
Could not be better....
After the backlash is set (perfectly) then you run a pattern with gear marking compound...This is CRITICAL to making them right.
And there you have it.... A HEAVY DUTY 3.55 rear end with all NEW EVERYTHING...that's looks OH SOOO NICE...
I think I'll use this image for my next rear end rebuilding advertisement!
Just wait till the pics get posted tomorrow.....!
Chuck CoW
Just wait till you see TOMORROW's Progress pics....
Things are happening very quickly.....
After you get the pinion height correct, you have to set the backlash perfectly.... .009 inches is right between .008 and .010...
Could not be better....
After the backlash is set (perfectly) then you run a pattern with gear marking compound...This is CRITICAL to making them right.
And there you have it.... A HEAVY DUTY 3.55 rear end with all NEW EVERYTHING...that's looks OH SOOO NICE...
I think I'll use this image for my next rear end rebuilding advertisement!
Just wait till the pics get posted tomorrow.....!
Chuck CoW