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Posted: 12/20/2017 11:37:14 PM EDT
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Good luck!
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Posted: 12/20/2017 11:38:23 PM EDT
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Good luck! Take pics when you can to document it all.
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Posted: 12/20/2017 11:40:31 PM EDT
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Details coming later when I have my computer. For now, we are back at Lumberjack in Molalla.
Anybody wants to come by, I’ll buy you a beer. Look for a ‘54 Packard in the parking lot with a clattery transmission. |
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Posted: 12/20/2017 11:41:54 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryThanks!  That was corny, but fun.  Would you believe I have that in an oddball playlist?
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Posted: 12/20/2017 11:42:03 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Details coming later when I have my computer. For now, we are back at Lumberjack in Molalla. Anybody wants to come by, I'll buy you a beer. Look for a '54 Packard in the parking lot with a clattery transmission. |
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Posted: 12/20/2017 11:42:12 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Details coming later when I have my computer. For now, we are back at Lumberjack in Molalla. Anybody wants to come by, I’ll buy you a beer. Look for a ‘54 Packard in the parking lot with a clattery transmission. |
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Posted: 12/20/2017 11:42:16 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Details coming later when I have my computer. For now, we are back at Lumberjack in Molalla. Anybody wants to come by, I'll buy you a beer. Look for a '54 Packard in the parking lot with a clattery transmission. |
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Posted: 12/20/2017 11:44:44 PM EDT
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Posted: 12/20/2017 11:45:41 PM EDT
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Good luck. We're all counting on you.
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Posted: 12/20/2017 11:51:18 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Details coming later when I have my computer. For now, we are back at Lumberjack in Molalla. Anybody wants to come by, I’ll buy you a beer. Look for a ‘54 Packard in the parking lot with a clattery transmission. 
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Posted: 12/20/2017 11:51:31 PM EDT
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Do you at least have a chase vehicle to run with?
Can't imagine making that entire trip running solo, with nothing but tools and a cell phone. |
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Posted: 12/20/2017 11:55:15 PM EDT
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The only good news here, is that you were 1/30 of the way into the trip and not 1/3 of the way.......
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Posted: 12/20/2017 11:55:59 PM EDT
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That trans must be pretty simple. You should be able to rebuild it easily if you can find the parts.
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Posted: 12/20/2017 11:56:25 PM EDT
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Posted: 12/21/2017 12:00:34 AM EDT
[#15]
So you are at a bar!
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Posted: 12/21/2017 12:03:56 AM EDT
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Damn, that sucks op. Hopefully it's something easy to fix. If it was me, I think I'd be buying a plane ticket home, and figuring out what's next. It'd be tough to fix it and then drive back before Christmas.
Still an epic thread, don't give up OP. |
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Posted: 12/21/2017 12:13:02 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted:
So you are at a bar!
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Posted: 12/21/2017 12:18:20 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: We’re at the bar for a beer or two before we attempt a cold start (recent carb re-tune) and go back to the farm to start really drinking. Are you going to drive it back to try and diagnose it, or are you going to pull it to prevent damage? |
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Posted: 12/21/2017 12:50:10 AM EDT
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Call these guys tomorrow.. overnight the adapter plate and find a good used th350 in the mean time. Measure for your driveshaft..
Edited to hot!! Now with correct page.. |
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Posted: 12/21/2017 1:29:48 AM EDT
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I look forward to the updates daily.
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Posted: 12/21/2017 1:44:52 AM EDT
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I searched for Death of a Transmission bagpipes on YouTube and this is the best I could find:
 Darth Vader Balances on Death Star and Plays Fire Breathing Bagpipes |
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Posted: 12/21/2017 1:56:07 AM EDT
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I searched for Death of a Transmission bagpipes on YouTube and this is the best I could find:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTixoVAt2D0 Perfect for this thred! 
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Posted: 12/21/2017 1:59:08 AM EDT
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My comment was apparently taken wrong, on the east coast at least, hiways are a lot better for slower and older vehicles than interstate where all the assholes speeding or texting etc, not to mention more in a hurry than hiways. And you cant stop as fast as newer cars, so when the current drivers wait until last minute to slam brakes on...that will be fun More places to pull over for parts, rest and speeds are still better on hiways then interstate I would rather do 55 in a place where 65 is normal than an interstate where people doing 80+ come up on you real fucking quick Anyways...OP as i said keep it safe and GODSPEED... |
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Posted: 12/21/2017 2:09:48 AM EDT
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Any way OP could rent a UHAUL car trailer or tow dolly and a relay could be organized to get him home? I forget now - how many miles need to be covered?
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Posted: 12/21/2017 2:12:07 AM EDT
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I searched for Death of a Transmission bagpipes on YouTube and this is the best I could find: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTixoVAt2D0Without this thread I would never, ever have seen Darth Vader, in a kilt, balancing on a Death Star, and playing FLAMING FREAKIN BAGPIPES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I can go to my reward now, my life is.....complete 
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Posted: 12/21/2017 2:18:54 AM EDT
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Unfortunately, the last question usually asked is, why was this car parked here originally?
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Posted: 12/21/2017 2:28:19 AM EDT
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That trans must be pretty simple. You should be able to rebuild it easily if you can find the parts. I really wanted to ask about it but didn't want to jinx them. Automatics that have sat for many years usually don't take too kindly to this sort of thing. 
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Posted: 12/21/2017 2:36:43 AM EDT
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Call these guys tomorrow.. overnight the adapter plate and find a good used th350 in the mean time. Measure for your driveshaft.. Edited to hot!! Now with correct page.. The special order only thing also leads me to believe they probably don't have that on hand. OP is probably facing a choice between a Uhaul truck and trailer or a plane ticket. |
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Posted: 12/21/2017 2:43:09 AM EDT
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Unfortunately, the last question usually asked is, why was this car parked here originally? For good reason. At least half the cylinders were stuck as heck. Like I said on pg 1 or 2, we had to yank it with a Mule to get rolling. |
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Posted: 12/21/2017 2:46:53 AM EDT
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I'm thinking it's an automatic from the pictures posted earlier, in which case.... Uh, no. I really wanted to ask about it but didn't want to jinx them. Automatics that have sat for many years usually don't take too kindly to this sort of thing. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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That trans must be pretty simple. You should be able to rebuild it easily if you can find the parts. I really wanted to ask about it but didn't want to jinx them. Automatics that have sat for many years usually don't take too kindly to this sort of thing. We didn’t want to flush the trans with new fluid for fear of the detergents cleaning off old seals that were sitting for long time. |
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Posted: 12/21/2017 3:19:22 AM EDT
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No! Don't let the dream die!
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Posted: 12/21/2017 3:26:44 AM EDT
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"Skipper a Clipper"
I believe the ultramatic 2 speed transmissions are pretty easily rebuilt, and parts are available, maybe from Kanter or others. |
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Posted: 12/21/2017 6:22:48 AM EDT
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Posted: 12/21/2017 7:20:44 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted:
I'm thinking it's an automatic from the pictures posted earlier, in which case.... Uh, no. I really wanted to ask about it but didn't want to jinx them. Automatics that have sat for many years usually don't take too kindly to this sort of thing. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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That trans must be pretty simple. You should be able to rebuild it easily if you can find the parts. I really wanted to ask about it but didn't want to jinx them. Automatics that have sat for many years usually don't take too kindly to this sort of thing. 
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Posted: 12/21/2017 7:45:40 AM EDT
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DAMN
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Posted: 12/21/2017 9:10:37 AM EDT
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This guy can fix you up
 "SHIFT IT" - Amazing Transmission Commercial |
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Posted: 12/21/2017 9:16:55 AM EDT
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Chin up. You've gotten this far, which frankly is amazing. Get over this last hurdle and make us proud!
ETA - this thread was already epic, but the addition of the incredible music being submitted by everybody here kicks it up a notch.  Brand New Cadillac - The Clash (GOOD QUALITY) |
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Posted: 12/21/2017 9:22:35 AM EDT
[#38]
Oh well. Rent truck and car hauler, home for Christmas.
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Posted: 12/21/2017 9:55:21 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Oh well. Rent truck and car hauler, home for Christmas. |
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Posted: 12/21/2017 9:55:58 AM EDT
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 Chuck Berry - Maybellene |
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Posted: 12/21/2017 9:56:10 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I was just out that way two weeks ago and will say that seeing this hardy individual in the jeep did indeed bring a smile to my face. Yes kids, that is snowfall and a soft top jeep on the interstate in Utah or Idaho or wherever I was that day. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/126943/3F0CD087-5F37-487F-99AC-EE2EF87314F4-396335.jpg Bum luck on the transmission. I feared that is what would get you in the long run but didnt want to put that bad mojo on your trip 
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Posted: 12/21/2017 9:59:34 AM EDT
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did you get the time to pop the cover on the whiper motor and clean the contacts?
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Posted: 12/21/2017 10:09:45 AM EDT
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Where are we?
Not dead in the water? Get up and get to work. |
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Posted: 12/21/2017 10:26:28 AM EDT
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Spend Christmas with grandma. All of you will likely turn it into something great, albeit different.
Not even close to the worst thing ever. |
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Posted: 12/21/2017 10:58:11 AM EDT
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Quoted: Oh well. Rent truck and car hauler, home for Christmas.  The Hap Hap Happiest Christmas |
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Posted: 12/21/2017 11:07:21 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: That dude is warmer then you think, If I take the topper off my Blazer and put the windows up, I dont get much air inside.... Now if you want hard core - check out the guys running no doors and no tops in the snow. |
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Posted: 12/21/2017 11:15:10 AM EDT
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Epic thread has devolved into Youtube faggotry.
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Posted: 12/21/2017 11:32:21 AM EDT
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Trailering it home would make sense, but would be boring.
A road trip bringing it home will be epic. Good luck OP. |
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Posted: 12/21/2017 11:58:05 AM EDT
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Well shit!
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Posted: 12/21/2017 12:23:57 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted:
Epic thread has devolved into Youtube faggotry.  Flatbed trailers are boring, but you get to bring moar pieces home.
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