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I found this trans locally. Seller stated it will not mate up to a SBC motor. Is this true or is there some sort of adaption required? Thanks Jim Weird, post didn't show Topic. Anyway it is a THM2004R.

Looks to be the same bracket set up I have on my Global West rear coil over conversion.

Thank you for all of your input! Jim

Thanks for the reply. Sorry to ask this but, if you are 300 at the wheels what are you out of the crankshaft? I know there are losses but do not understand how much is lost through the drive train. On another note, did you upgrade your axles or are they stock? Thanks!

Looking for some input on the 8.2" rear end currently in my 72 MC. My plans are to build nothing more than a street car with some "get up and go". It will never be on a drag strip or race track. The plan is to install an engine within the 400hp range and 200-4r/700-r4 overdrive transmission with a limited slip differential. The question is: Will this 8.2 hold up or am I needing to source an 8.5"? Been to a few swap meets/Craig's List etc. and have run in to problems finding an 8.5" and am kinda running out of energy and want to get something back under my chassis. Thanks for any and all input! Jim

Removed all of the interior and misc items. Received the rear quarters and outter wheelhouses today. Super excited to get the body repairs complete!

Thanks for posting. I ran into the same issues and thought I was the only one!

I really do appreciate the input you two have given me! Sorry as this is kind of a redundant post as do not know yet how to entirely delete one I had made earlier.

Thanks for your input Glen and Robert.

Thanks for the rides in your awesome car Robert! After lowering your cars did you go with adjustable, rear , upper arms to deal with the new pinion angle or is that not a concern? I only want to do this one time as easy access when body is off. Thanks! Jim

Hi Robert, So with the 70 cruiser and the lowering springs/shocks what is the comparison on rattles and such in difference to the coil overs on the 72? I assume the 70 is the brown car? Love the height on that car! My objective is to have a somewhat quiet road noise so was thinking coil overs were the best option? My secondary objective is to achieve the height your car has but if It can be achieved by springs and shocks I am good with that, just don't want the rattling Cory and Glen have made reference to. Thanks, Jim

Thanks for the reply Glen, First off, I hope your bride is doing well! The reason for the decision on the Viking coil overs is from the info you as well as Cory had provided. I am definately sold on that modification. Thanks, Jim

I would like to start out by saying how much it is appreciated as to how much you guys/gals share here! I have learned a ton and it is evident most if not all here are very willing to share in the learning process associated with these awesome vehicles. I am at the point where I am going to remove the 72 body from the chassis so I can have it sandblasted and powder coated. My objective with the body off is to replace the fuel, brake lines and do any suspension modifications desired prior to setting body back down on chassis due to easy access. A bit about my objective for the car once it is back on the road: - This car will never end up on a race or road track. - It is intended to be a family project that in the end we can jump in and drive on the weekends wherever we would like to go, maybe take part in some "Roll ins", maybe run the Route 66, who knows. - I would like to be able to run through the curves and not have to fight the floating or swaying of which is normal for this body. - Basically the goal is to have it ride like a new car. - No plans on huge HP motor, but that can change. - As of now it does not have Positraction but more than likely will in the future. - Planning on an overdrive transmission. - Possibly thinking about installing a rack and pinion steering system if it is recommended. - I would like to drop the car 2" in front with drop spindles and at least 1" in the rear through the use of Viking coil overs front and back. - Since the car would more than likely not end up with huge HP was thinking of just freshening up the rear drum brakes and front discs. So to my questions. What suspension modifications would you recommend to achieve a road hugging driver? - I like the Global West rear coil over system with the upper crossmember ,as well as their upper adjustable control arms to accomodate for new pinion angle since car will be lowered. - Is there any benefit to replacing the rear lower factory control arms? - What about the rear, flimsy body braces? - Would there be any benefit for my vehicle to go with a rear sway bar? - On the front end, since being a "driver" is there any reason to go with tubular upper and lowers? - The plan is to replace the body mounts with rubber and the front sway bar to have poly. I hope to get some input here from others with the same type build and what modifications they have done as well as their overall experience with the mods. Sincerely, Jim

Dan, thanks for the referral to Scandc.com. I have been attempting to talk with someone there for a week or so with no response. I left a voice message last Friday and sent an email on Monday and have had absolutely no response. Have they closed their doors or is this how they do business? Thanks, Jim

Thanks to you Dennis and Darren for spending the time explaining how to do this project!!!!! I was looking at Sonnie24's Ebay store and found the gauge cluster kit. I will get ahold of him but do you know if this will work on a 72? I thought I read somewhere that the circuit boards were not interchangeable for some reason. Also wondering if you purchased the sockets and LED's from him as well? Thanks again! Jim

So have you installed them yet? If so, what are your thoughts? Thanks Jim