What did you do to your G-Body today? [2019]

[GroceryGetter83]

CTSV pan arrived:


However it was damaged on shipment:

 

[Injectedcutty]

Well, I F'n fought with the trans dipstick and managed to get it installed and bolted up, but IT WILL NOT CLEAR THE FIREWALL/PASS CYLINDER HEAD!!!! I think this is due to the 1" setback plates. Sooooo, now I get to spend more money on a flexible dipstick(any recommendations), and touch up the firewall where this one scratched the sh*t out of the paint! I had to throw in the towel at 2am, so the trans and engine are just hanging out right now.

 

[joesregalproject]

Drove to Cairo today, detailed it out this afternoon

You drove it all the way to Egypt? How did you make it across the ocean?

 

[Local Hero]

Well, I F'n fought with the trans dipstick and managed to get it installed and bolted up, but IT WILL NOT CLEAR THE FIREWALL/PASS CYLINDER HEAD!!!! I think this is due to the 1" setback plates. Sooooo, now I get to spend more money on a flexible dipstick(any recommendations), and touch up the firewall where this one scratched the sh*t out of the paint! I had to throw in the towel at 2am, so the trans and engine are just hanging out right now. View attachment 111928

Well, Lokar pretty much has the market cornered on the aftermarket "flexible" products for shift cables, engine and trans dipsticks, throttle linkages and old school looking shifters. And JEGS offers this universal one for multiple applications.

https://www.jegs.com/p/Lokar/Lokar-...inless-Transmission-Dipsticks/749848/10002/-1

However, I've never actually used their products. The ONLY experience I have personally with their products was the flexible engine oil dipstick that came on my wagon. And the previous owner must have NEVER checked the oil. Because once I pulled it out of the tube to check the level, nothing.... and I mean N O T H I N G... I did would allow it to go back in. It was hanging up on something. I even filed down the dipstick itself and still no go.

I ended up filing it further, right in the "chitcan" and bought a universal aftermarket solid tube.

At least it's chrome.


As they say, your mileage may vary.

 

[Injectedcutty]

Well, Lokar pretty much has the market cornered on the aftermarket "flexible" products for shift cables, engine and trans dipsticks, throttle linkages and old school looking shifters. And JEGS offers this universal one for multiple applications.

https://www.jegs.com/p/Lokar/Lokar-...inless-Transmission-Dipsticks/749848/10002/-1

However, I've never actually used their products. The ONLY experience I have personally with their products was the flexible engine oil dipstick that came on my wagon. And the previous owner must have NEVER checked the oil. Because once I pulled it out of the tube to check the level, nothing.... and I mean N O T H I N G... I did would allow it to go back in. It was hanging up on something. I even filed down the dipstick itself and still no go.

I ended up filing it further, right in the "chitcan" and bought a universal aftermarket solid tube.

At least it's chrome.


As they say, your mileage may vary.

I've used several Lokar lipsticks and they work well for the flexible part...but it's hard to tell if they're accurate or not. I need another throttle cable which has to be a Lokar, but it hurts that a damn dipstick is $100!!!!! The markup has to be ridiculous.....on Ebay one can get a TH350, 400 flexible knockoff brand for $30. Punch in 4l80e and they start around $70ish and supposedly aren't interchangeable with TH400 units.

So, it's either suck it up and shell out for a flexible unit which I really don't wanna do because they SUCK trying to fill, or try later to heat/bend the one I have to try and get the clearance I need. Stupid crap that sets me back!

 

[L92 OLDS]

I took my S-10 A/C line and the end out of the G-Body line and had a hybrid line made at the local parts store. I now have all the physical pieces installed to have air conditioning this summer. Making everything seal, however...

This is something I need to do (from Sanden compressor to gbody lines)......What local parts store set you up?

 

[GroceryGetter83]

Not the prettiest, but should hold the TH400:

 

[airboatgreg]

Not the prettiest, but should hold the TH400:
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Paint and a little grease, all gooo

 

[fleming442]

I waxed it above beltline. That old lacquer really sucks it up.

 

[SupremeSpeed]

Got the 87 GN rear delivered Saturday. Spent some time tonight sanding rust. Haven't taken any pics after I finish sanding yet. Got late and 12 hours dont go by as quick as they use to.

Spent about 30 minutes using Emory paper. Just a lil bit at time will get the job done right. The power sander was so much better. Another tool I have to get.