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I always removed the bushings on the rear with a BFH. (Big F@#$&;g Hammer) they also make puller/ installers for the bushings. As far a s a bent bracket, ? How do you have the car supported? I usually have jack stands under the frame, near the forward position of the rear lower control arm. Then use a floor jack to hold the rear/ move the rear as needed.

Just like the pumps I pumped gas out of when I was 15 working at the local gas station. Memories....

Wait, what?! We have a swim team?! 😂🤣😂🤣

Will you be watching Mark? 🤣😂🤣😂. Sorry, couldn't resist.

Water. 50/50 mix from concentrate.

Park it, disconnect the battery, hook up the trickle charger and cover it. That's my method.

All our th400s use the old tried and true type F. 8 of them. Ask your transmission rebuilder what they recommend.

19 cents! Wow! Lolol. I started driving in 1986. Gas here in NY was just under a buck then.

Getting there Aaron! Looks great!

You can make a column shift tilt into a console/4speed column. The lower bowl is now sold new. This was a column shifted tilt that I converted to console/4speed tilt.

You will have to measure for a new shaft. The 4L80 is longer than the th400.

Like Joe stated, clean them up and install them. On "Barn Find" my 71 402 Monte the original manifolds were cracked. Installed a set we had "in stock". After that I installed pypes 2 1/2" head pipes into a (Also in stock) 2 1/2" flow master exhaust system that I removed the flowjunk mufflers and installed a better flowing dynomax ultraflo mufflers. With stock SS tips.

That is known as the "wide belt" moulding. If it's the one I'm thinking of. You should also have a piece on the quarter panel next to the window on each side for a total of 4 PCs. 2 each side. They were standard on the 72 custom. Could be ordered as an option from 71-72. Not sure if 70s could be. My 1971 402 auto "Barn Find" has the wide belt mouldings along with quite a few other options. Not very common but not rare either.

You are not the only one towing with a 1500. 😡 Lol. We do have 2 trailers BUT the enclosed is more of a storage/garage. Lol

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Hi Rich. What is done to the engine? 8 degrees is way too low. Usually 10-14 initial with about 29-34 at 2500 rpm is a good starting point. Each engine has a "sweet" spot with timing that it likes.

Paint it, install it, enjoy it. 😎

A little colder over here than Willie, 17 degrees. Bleeeechhhh! 🤬😡🤬🤬😡

Remove the driveshaft, cross member and mount. But make sure you drained the pan before this. Lower the back of the trans, remove the cooler lines, kick down wires, shifter linkage, inspection cover, if it's still there, 3 torque converter bolts. With the back of the trans "hanging" you can get to the bell housing bolts. I have a 3 ft extension with a Mac tools impact swivel that I used when I installed transmissions for a living. Aamco and LeeMyles. Lolol a long time ago. You will have an issue with the headers. The Ears that the inspection coverbolts to will hit both headers. Either twist the trans so one gets past the header then the other or move the back of the trans to one side of the car and lower it that way. I usually cut those ears off of the trans with a sawsall or cutoff wheel. For easier installation and in worst case scenario, removal again. I advise against this IF it is the numbers matching case to the car. I hope this helps.

Lol. What are you saying Mark? I have that term patent pending. Lololol

He is on his way back already with it. Lol.

Valve guides or seals. Seals usually smoke and clear up on initial start up. Rings usually smoke continuously. Fouling plugs that bad is usually guides.

Congratulations! Happy Anniversary 🎉🎂!!! Wishing you many more happy years!!!

Welcome! Nice Monte! Ask whatever you will. Alot of helpful, knowledgeable people on this site. Thank you for joining.

Thank you Joe. I didn't remember fully.