Woodfin's SS GT/TB construction series

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This trans stuff shows the difference between a guy on his umpteenth build and someone like me on his first.

Buying a "bolt on" high performance automatic for my Mustang was the one thing I regret the most. The transbrake solenoid wouldn't fit because the case was the wrong year and it popped a gasket once I got it in a correct one and bolted to my SFI bell housing. Now that I have machined the face of the housing flat, gone to a thicker gasket, replaced the trans pan and machined it down to clear the housing all works fine. And I replaced the foreword shift solenoid and piston, too. Nice big chip in it.

I'll worry about gears and modding out the pump next year. One thing at a time.

Dale

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Dale, you are correct that experience matters but there was a day that I did my first one. You go ahead on, the lesson are of great value and greatly satisfying.

[billysguitars3]

Dragsinger
Though it's been mentioned before I just wanted to add my $.02. I really appreciate your taking the time to logically go through and document
and share your build. It's help me organize a project I'm currently getting going. Using your methodic thought system as a guide I have partially built a shed that I will use to go behind and practice my techniques so the neighbors won't be able to see until I advance my skill levels !

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GuitarMan,

I got your back Bro, go you to it. The neighbors do not know a thing about hot rods so just tell them anything, they won't know the difference.

You may recall I once had an old Plymouth that got 100 MPG. It had a one-of-a-kind, ElectraGrand carb. We were able to document the mileage easy enough because driving for mileage required careful and modest driving.

I know for sure the top end power and speed were also impressive but the roads and tires of our area never allowed a full out test run.

I once heard stories of a testing area in South Texas near Phalfurious but I never got enough money together to attend those trials. Stories are told about some early pioneers of Bonneville testing there.

[Dragsinger]

GuitarMan,

" methodical thought system"

sometimes a methodical mind is a "unusual" place. Thought processes take unexpected side trips often. It is good to know you recognize this trait. I expect it is easily recognized by a like personality

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Today was a good progress day with the Super 10.

This shows a mock up location of battery, fuel cell, and on-board air compressor.

For several years now I have raced with the Rock 16 volt battery's. Both battery's and chargers are giving excellent service. I buy both battery and charger from Mark Payne at House of Payne. Mark is a racer, he has good service and good pricing.

The cell is a 3 gal Jaz model that I buy "blank" [no fitting holes, no filler hole drilled] Doing so allows putting fittings where you want for a custom application.

The Air Armed is another product I have incorporated in several different buildups. It is sold by K & R and other vendors. One big advantage in addition to providing shifter air, it is perfect for topping off tires if you are in the lanes longer than expected.

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More progress also happened with the roll cage system. Photo shows the main hoop diagonal bars.

I had fretted for weeks over finding a good, used steering gear. The ones I found were worn, rough, slack in gears. While surfing for options I found a reman gear at O'Reilly's

And another big progress today is modifying the dash housing to fit around the cage. The Super 10 Crew, Sir Grambington and Sir Flashington made it happen.