Ridge Runner 1,112 Report post Posted April 15, 2018 Un cross those fingers ,you will only get a cramp ! No 4 speed for Jim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted April 15, 2018 Sheesh. So did he give a reason he didn't have it, or did you ring his neck? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,112 Report post Posted April 17, 2018 More excuses ,i believe he sold it ,a few months ago he was asking where he could get one for a customer . Probably never find another one ,and after loosing two already i dont even care any more . Going to go with an FMX or a small case C6 ,just have to find one Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,112 Report post Posted April 19, 2018 Well,i may have a line on another top loader ,but i am not holding my breath . If i do wind up getting it it will never leave my sight i WILL rebuild it my self this time . Its sad to think i have been working on this thing since 2009 and the only thing holding me up is people keep walking off with my top loaders Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JET 445 43 Report post Posted April 20, 2018 Sorry to hear about your transmission drama's but have you considered buying a new toploader from David Kee, about $2000 with all new components and you get to chose the ratio's and also have the option of an aluminum case . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,112 Report post Posted April 20, 2018 Probably be better in the long run ,no one else would have their hands on it so it would be safe ...unless it gets lost during delivery and knowing my luck that is what would happen. Haha Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,112 Report post Posted October 19, 2018 Well ,i think i finally have the fabled top loader . It is a 69 big block close ratio with the front shaft changed to small block ,comes with a Hurst shifter . I will be trading my Cj tranny for it . I figure i have spent around $3,000. Just to get a top loader with the two that were taken and the parts i bought for those two ,and giving up my CJ top loader ,of course i did some work in there also that was a total waste of my time .will be getting it next week ,soon as i get it i will finally finish prep for paint and get this damn thing running ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted October 19, 2018 I do wish you the best Jim, but I ain't holding my breath :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,112 Report post Posted October 20, 2018 This one is a done deal ,this is one guy i can trust ,he wants my 428 top loader for his Cobra ,the one he wants to trade me is also a 428 trany with the front shaft already changed out ,the whole thing has been rebuilt already so all i have to do is bolt it up Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,112 Report post Posted October 22, 2018 My top loader is on its way ...squeels like a little girl ,wets pants a little ...but i now have a new rebuilt top loader !! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,112 Report post Posted October 22, 2018 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,112 Report post Posted October 22, 2018 Somthing i thought i would never live to see . I want to wire wheel it down to get the black paint off and respray it cast iron . I want to do the same to the cast iron bell housing Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted October 22, 2018 Well, well, well...if I didn't see it, I wouldn't believe it! Congrats there Jim. Heck, you've been searching for one since I've known you. Now get that bad boy back on the road! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,112 Report post Posted October 22, 2018 It was like looking for big foot ,its to pretty to hide it may have to frame it and hang it on the wall. Almost everything inside is new right back to the yoke . Brand new competiton pluss shifter . I had to give up a 428 close ratio to get it but i think it was worth it . Now where to beguin? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cantedvalve 128 Report post Posted October 22, 2018 Congrats Jim! Hope it’s a solid unit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,112 Report post Posted October 23, 2018 Its all new and built by Farmersville speed and frame ,you probably saw them in magazines in the 80s ,so i am pretty sure Al did it right 1 MAC390 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MAC390 327 Report post Posted October 30, 2018 Ridge, well done with your 4 speed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vicfreg 771 Report post Posted November 17, 2018 Nice Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
