Blocker's Sandman

**Blocker** · 09-09-2011, 08:21 AM

Originally Posted by ozbox

just as a bit of interest regarding trimatics..there is over 50 interchangeable parts from 4 cyl 6 cyl and 8 cyl.that should not be interchanged..no wonder there is so many pg13ed gearboxes out there

Yes important to know as I discovered but not late in the process. The supposed V8 trans I had in the first set of pictures is a bits-a of early and late V8, and 6cyl.

Originally Posted by adam perth

you could probably get a good runner trimatic for around $300. rebuild will be around $1500 upwards.

I paid a lot less than that for the replacement transmission from [MENTION=114]ambientgoat[/MENTION] and the reco/rebuild with heavy duty stall converter is $1000 flat at http://www.nova-automatics.com.au/index.html

**Rico** · 09-09-2011, 09:44 AM

Hmmm wonder what sims are paying per tonne for scrap at the mo? Glad to hear the gearbox you got off goat is ok Blocker.

**Blocker** · 09-09-2011, 02:56 PM

Not much [MENTION=579]Rico[/MENTION]!

I just picked up some transmission lines and fittings off an HJ V8 - they'll get a clean up over the weekend (if I get time).

**adam perth** · 10-09-2011, 07:12 PM

Originally Posted by Blocker

I paid a lot less than that for the replacement transmission from @ambientgoat and the reco/rebuild with heavy duty stall converter is $1000 flat at http://www.nova-automatics.com.au/index.html

thats good, i normally sell V8 trimatics suit rebuild for $120, and hear running for $300+.. $1000 for a reco one is very cheap..well done.

**Blocker** · 17-09-2011, 01:43 PM

From this

to this

**Blocker** · 17-09-2011, 06:03 PM

Started the restoration of the fuel tank. Long process but rewarding.

**jennie285** · 17-09-2011, 06:21 PM

Wow that transmission looks amazing

**Blocker** · 13-10-2011, 12:06 AM

Carbie arrived from eBay. Thought I would post up pics and details and work out later how to clean it up.

4 barrel Rochester Quadrajet - part number 17059596 to suit non pollution 253.

**Alien DNA** · 13-10-2011, 12:51 AM

Great work so far Blocker

**Blocker** · 13-10-2011, 08:48 PM

Thanks mate!
Lot's more work ahead I'm afraid.

What is left is the chassis and bits. Can someone please explain this pic below... I am not familiar with this plate, I think it is different to the one I had on the other HJ van.