This project looks killer man! Excellent job on that fab work it really came out excellent. I'm right with you on trying to get involved with this online car scene deal, seems like there are few forums out there pertaining to this, seems like this site is one of the better ones. I'll be looking forward to the coming progress!

Here are some pics of the trans tear down and cleaned up.






I finished the 4L60E rebuild with upgrades such as corvette servo and added more clutches than stock. Here are the pics.
Installing the components for the case.



Rebuilt the pump



Assembling the drum with new steel and frictions


Assembly of the input drum with new steel and frictions

Components ready to go in the case


Drum and input drum installed.

Pump installed.

Bell Housing installed

Valve body and all electronics installed



Prep for primer and paint

Painted and done

I air tested everything along the way. Next step install the Torque Converter and bolt her up to the engine.

Fantastic job there BAM!
I just returned the new front pump and torque converter I bought for the 700r4 in the 55 project.
Turns out the increased the input shaft size somewhere in the mid 80s and the pump/converter they sold me was for the earlier models.
The tranny supposedly was rebuilt before and it was clearly modified as they removed all the electronics. Also, noticed evidence of slight surface rust on the drum so it makes me wonder if they ever actually rebuilt it.
Should have the new, new parts late tomorrow.

Nice Build on The 700R4, Will you be using the computer?

'68 Coronet R/T wrote:Fantastic job there BAM!
I just returned the new front pump and torque converter I bought for the 700r4 in the 55 project.
Turns out the increased the input shaft size somewhere in the mid 80s and the pump/converter they sold me was for the earlier models.
The tranny supposedly was rebuilt before and it was clearly modified as they removed all the electronics. Also, noticed evidence of slight surface rust on the drum so it makes me wonder if they ever actually rebuilt it.
Should have the new, new parts late tomorrow.

Thanks man,

Yeah that is the reason I started learning to do everything myself. There are way too many shady people out there.

Doright wrote:Nice Build on The 700R4, Will you be using the computer?

Hey Doright,

This is not a 700r4 its a 4L60e which is basically the PCM (computer) controlled version of the 700r4. The PCM (computer) for the engine also controls the transmission. Yes I will be using it, its already programmed and ready to go. I had to have it programmed to get that engine to run.

Hey Bam
Whamo Got me on that one Looks like a 700 lol ok so Now I have another one to go learn about lol

I like Transmission work myself wish I could get into a shop building them I would enjoy it a lot. for now I will satisfy myself just doing it for friends and family.

Got the engine, trans, and torque converter mated up, next is to get it between the frame rails.

With your expertise it will fit like a glove.
Great job!

'68 Coronet R/T wrote:With your expertise it will fit like a glove.
Great job!

Oh I'm no expertise at anything believe me.lol

Everything has already be mocked up so its just labor, I get her in there soon. I have two weeks off this month for the holidays, I get her in there during that time.

I forgot to post these. Its the new 15 inch 55 Belair steering wheel. I think it will look nice with my transplanted 55 car dash.

Before the clearcoat was applied


After the clearcoat