Moving right along, transmission redone! What needed to be replaced? That would be everything
But, the good news is with 100% new everything, it'll take a beating while chasing that Charger!
Sadly, water filled the case and while the gears were free, they were pretty badly pitted. And looking closer...123426.... the last 6 of my VIN! I didn't know Ford stamped the transmissions that year. I know on Mopars it was hit and miss. Pretty excited to difinitively know the engine and trans and 100% "Born With" [Who the heck came up with that stupid term, anyway?
]. Anywho, I replicated all the markings I found so it's ready to meet up with its partner.... the Boat Anchor 390.... that I get back tomorrow from the engine shop. Very exciting! Sending unit with the low fuel warning sensor, original steering box, and AM 8-Track all sent out for restoration.
And this sweet looking '67 GT500 steering wheel... just like Frank used.... Will be dropped off at the upholstery guy to get leather wrapped. I really like that wood look though. Speaking of seats... it's time to join the Blister Battalion and recover those bleached out buckets! Man that's a lot of Bs...I personally like Ds... but that's neither here nor there.
Mo' to come!
Cheers
Dave