A longer drive
Today was a day to really give the new 700r a test. The monthly car show was on in Plant City (about a 40 minute drive from me). I was excited, but nervous at the same time. I have confidence…
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Monthly Archive: June 2011
A day of firsts and no speeding
Marc called me and said the speedo gear was in and to bring the car by for a couple hours while he installed and tweaked everything. I gladly obliged and had it there in no time flat (glad the speedometer works…
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Chirp!
I Got my Chevy back from the transmission shop today with the new 700R and man does it ride nice! No clunking when putting it in to gear, smooth, quiet shifting and a little chirp when it hits second gear…
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Ready to roll, and actually knowing
Well, I finally got to the point where I figured since I’m getting a new tranny I might as well have a working speedo to go with it. I’ve never done this before, so I sat down tonight with the…
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Your number is…..2.41
It’s Monday and no I did not get My 55 Chevy Bel Air back from the shop yet. I am surprised at how patient I have been, but then, I really want this to be done right and I have…
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Since I have a little time to myself
I decided to take advantage of the time without my 55 Chevy at home and work on some cosmetic things. I finally got one of the Bel Air trunk emblems/handles from a friend and it was in pretty decent shape…
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Ho Hum, looks like a boring weekend
I spoke with Mark the tranny guy and he told me My 55 Chevy Bel Air would not be ready today but I can expect it on Monday. I’m exercising a good deal of patience because I know he knows…
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The start of a hopefully a little extra in my pocket
A journey into the world of 700R transmissions. Yes today I finally took My 55 Chevy Bel Air to the maniacs at the transmission shop to have the turbo 350 retired and replace it with a rebuilt 700R. I am…
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Nice to know it’s not just mine
I was speaking with a fellow cruiser and 55 Chevy owner tonight and mentioned my headlight issue I had last week. Right away he asks, “did you have your high beams on?” I told him yes and there was the…
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