BUILD THREAD Poor Man's Monte Carlo

[Opie Knievel]

tape your cell phone to your head and hit the video button!!!

Lol. I've got a GoPro. I always forget to bring it to the garage with me. That and my computer is too old and slow to edit video on.

 

[TURNA]

UNEDITED UNRATED!!!!!!!!!

 

[Opie Knievel]

Here are some good resources for anyone wanting to rebuild their own TH350.

I bought the book: GM Turbo 350 Transmissions: How to Rebuild & Modify by Cliff Ruggles. I bought the digital version from Google Play Books but you can get a physical copy. https://www.amazon.com/dp/1613251890/?tag=gbody-20

Here are a couple online:

http://www.crankshaftcoalition.com/wiki/TH350_rebuild_tech

http://nastyz28.com/forum/threads/th350-rebuild-online-free-diy-post.53671/

This 7 video series on youtube is really good:

There's more info out there if you look. Hopefully that'll get you pointed in the right direction


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[Opie Knievel]

I got the transmission put back together last night. I won't get to put it back in the car till tomorrow because we're closing on our house tonight. Hopefully this thing works after all of this. I'll try to make a video when I get it back in the car.

I did take a few pics when I was wrapping up.


This is right before I put the pan on. Everything is so clean.

Then finally putting the pan back on and the new mount.

A couple different views.

 

[Opie Knievel]

Update time. I figured I'd make a video since I've been aggravating Donovan and others to make them. I'll post a pic and then let the video cover the rest. Sorry for the extra noises in the video. I'll try to get a better camera mount so that doesn't happen in the future.


I got the torque converter filled with transmission fluid and on the transmission. You know what happens next. Lol. I got it installed yesterday evening.

And now my first video on the forum. It's not professional quality but I hope you guys enjoy anyways. This is for you Donovan & Scott.

 

[406 Monte]

Nice, looks like she works good.

 

[Texas82GP]

Opie, Congratulations on the new place! Very happy for you. 3 bay shop! I'm jealous! Congratulations on the successful TH350 rebuild. Nice work! Damn it looks like you drive fast! Better stick with the V6 there hotrod!

 

[Injectedcutty]

Awesome update Opie! 1st time rebuilding a trans, the monte has a new home, that's success there!!! Also, dang you were getting it! Well done!

 

[Opie Knievel]

Nice, looks like she works good.

Thanks. It sure does work! Lol. I was so happy. It took a lot of time after work staying up late, cleaning components and double checking everything to make sure I only had to do this once. I was so happy that when I got it back in the car, all I had to do was fill it with fluid and drive it. I definitely got a feeling of accomplishment. So many people who work on cars and will tackle anything on the car avoid automatic transmissions. I was tired of being that guy. Lol. I knew if I took my time, followed the book and used common sense I could handle it.

I haven't been able to drive the car for months and it felt so good to take it for a ride last night. I'm so glad to have it back on the road.

 

[Rktpwrd]

Damn Opie!

You weren't playin' playa! Big news indeed!
Lol
Seriously tho, a sincere round of congratulations for ya. Successfully rebuilt transmission, your G body back on the road, a brand spanking new place for ya AND with a triple car garage to boot! Like Jared said, I'm envious!

Love the huge back yard, the free sand blaster was a nice bonus, and I was very happy to see you have heat and insulation in there for comfortable wrenching come wintertime. Success all around!

Congrats again my friend, really happy for ya.

As far as the ride along was concerned, car sounds pretty good... for a V6...
Hahaha

But it looks like someone DEFINITELY needs a console shifter!


Oh, and the video weren't too bad neither! Thanks for that!

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