Wanted dust shield TH 400

If any one has a nice dust shield / torque convertor cover for a TH 400 that will fit a 1970 GS 455, I'd appreciate a PM or email or post! :TU:

- Bill

 

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If you have a TH350 one, it can be made to work. The main difference it that the opening for starter is not large enough for the big block starter position.
I have made them fit by using a hacksaw to trim off metal from the outer edge of the starter opening. Want to say something like 1/4 inch or so.
Of course finding a TH400 one is the way to go, but this does work until you find one.

Mark

 

Bill

I think I have one I will post a pic and you can let me know if it will work.

 

Does this look right?

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open to an offer

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I believe this is one

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That's the baby.
Duane

 

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Thanks Ed, Duane! Ed - you have an email.

- Bill

 

Sorry Bill

I was reminded this is the cover for the Tranny I have at Tri Shield. I can try and find another Wednesday when I stop a yard if nobody else has one.
Sorry for the mistake
Ed:ball: :error:

 

Bill,

If you arent in a big hurry I know I can help you out once i get back to Kansas. I am in Tx. at the out-laws and heading to Padre' tommorrow for a littel r&r. I will be home in a week if you can hold out that long. I am sure we can work something out............I'll watch here for a reply when I can or email buickday@yahoo.com and let me know what your thinking................

Later.....................

 

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Thanks Dave and Ed - I'm in no hurry, been running without one for a while but you never know when a rock is going to go where it shouldn't!! :af:

I would like a nice one, so if you find one keep that in mind.

Thanks for your help - Bill :TU:

 

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hey bill, i got one you can borrow for a while, but i would want it back someday. if you want to throw in some bucks, i can include a 70 GS 455, its even red with a black vinyl top and black split bench seat. :Brow:

on a related matter, ever see a buick engine lock up suddenly ? i parted out a 70 sportwagon 20 years ago after a bolt backed out of the torque converter, and caught on the back of the block, and it wudnt pretty. it went from 50 - 0 in about .5 seconds. the thing had a piece of the camshaft sticking out the side of the oil pan. there was nuthin left of that engine.

anyhoo, send me a PM. henry

 

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Thanks Henry!

- Bill

 

bill, your pm box is full. henry

 

Bill,

Sorry for the delay but I am back home and settled in finally. Drop me an email when you can and if you still want it, I will send you a pix of the cover I have here. I got one like pictured above....................

Later...................

 

Thanks

Thanks all! I found the two I needed (70GS and 68 LeSabre) at the BPG Nats!

Take care out there!

- Bill :TU:

 

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Thanks all! Here are the bolts: self tapping #14 sheet metal screws: The original is on the left.

 

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And finally, as installed.

- Bill