Bad shopping trip

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  1. Bob Wiken

    Bob Wiken Chronologically Gifted

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    I just got back from a clothes shopping trip with my daughter. Dad's "What Not to Wear" type of thing
    On the way home My tranny died
    I have reverse and no forward. I got it parked at an apt building. 2 miles is a little too far to back home. I guess i call a tow guy and have it brought back home:(
    Daughter BF is going to help me pull it Sunday.
     
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    Andysutt '72 Comet GT

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    Man that sucks. I know how that goes.

    You rebuilding it yourself fo having it done?
     
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    don graham MCG State Rep

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    did the same thing at the track last year. had to pull it and have it rebuilt.:)
     
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    damn man, sorry to hear that.

    guess its time to put that AOD in then ;)
     
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    A friend at work said he'df give me a C4. An AOD would be nice but a c4 is a lot easier swap. ...And since I've cahnged 1 clutch in my whole life, I think a free swap and a bolt in conversion is in my future. Any advise or info...like an AOD will bolt right in. etc would be appreciated
     
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    Jamie Miles the road warrior

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    Send a PM to Frank (71gold), he is the "knower" of putting AOD's in these cars, and can sell you a crossmember to make it bolt in.
     
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    Mavaholic Growing older but not up!

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    Aint manuals cool!!! :D
     
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    Andysutt '72 Comet GT

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    You'll have to get a different converter if you put an AOD in it.
    It would be nice, but if you got another C4 ready to go... swap that bad boy in and be on your way
     
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    Amen to that!!

    My favorite saying I saw on the back of a 65 Coupe at the dragstrip...
    " I would rather eat worms that drive an automatic! "

    A close second...
    " I would rather push (start) a stick shift than coast in an automatic. "

    rk
     
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    And a larger diameter Flywheel/Flexplate as well, I believe the AOD has to have a 12" one.

    rk
     
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    Andysutt '72 Comet GT

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    Thanks for clarifying, I wasn't positive about that, as I havent dealt with AODs much
     
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    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    you need the ...flexplate that goes with your motor...early 302...late 5.0 ....and of course one of my...AOD crossmembers. :yup:

    ...:party3:...
     
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    Andysutt '72 Comet GT

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    Just out of curiosity whats so special about this mentioned crossmember?

    Couldn't you just relocate a factory one?
     
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    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    it's purty...
    [​IMG]100_0421.jpg [​IMG]100_0425.jpg [​IMG]100_0428.jpg
     
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    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    the parts/mods. for my AOD install /conversion...

    i used... the Lokar throttle cable..(BOLT ON)

    i used the stock floor shifter and rod...bent rod to fit.. (MOD)

    i used an aftermarket... crossmember..(that i made and now sell) (MOD)

    i used the... Lokar tv cable..(BOLT ON)

    i used my driveshaft...cut off 1"..(MOD)

    i used my ...starter..(BOLT ON)

    i used the...OEM-E0AZ-6375-A flexplate..(BOLT ON)

    i used the AOD sheetmetal motor plate..(BOLT ON)

    i have 6901 headers...i had my muffler guy heat the tubes on the pass. header and bend the collector to the outside about one and a half inches..(MOD) this was to clear the AOD pan.

    i used the AOD mounting bolts, they are longer than the C4..(BOLT ON)

    I Love my A.O.D.

    :party3:
     
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