Hello from New Zealand.

[adr2912]

Hi everyone,

I am the mechanic for an earthmoving company here in South Waikato NZ. My boss has a '67 Impala (RHD here in NZ) that had a stock 283 and powerglide tranz. I have just replaced this set up with a brand new 350 4 bolt crate engine and a fully rebuilt TH350.

The engine side of things was very straight forward. I must have checked the timing about 8 times, but im glad to say that after oil pressure was up and reconnecting distributor live line, it started straight up and purred like a kitten.

The trans was another story, but still no real drama. I had to shorten the driveshaft by 80mm and while we were there, replaced the main tube for something a bit stronger. I made the rear mount so it dropped the rear of the trans by half an inch, because of the extra length of the TH350. Then all i had to do was hand make the gear selection linkage, and run flexible cooler lines.

It drives like a dream now, but i still have a couple of trans wiring questions.

I found the answers to questions i had in the various threads here in this forum, so for that i thank you all.

Adrian

[mopar34]

Welcome to CHR, Adrian! And hello from the Pennsylvania (way north of the equator). Glad you were able to get some answers and help to your build issues. I hope you stop by frequently, I believe that we have quite a few members from down under.

[adr2912]

thanks guys, glad to be here.

[stovens]

Welcome aboard and good day!

[Hotrod46]

Welcome to CHR!

Mike