Ok, I can't put this off any longer. I'm going to rebuild my th-400 out of my Camaro. I'm not a pro, so if I screw something up that you see, LET ME KNOW !!
The trans in the car now is out of a `89 3/4ton Suburban that had a big block. In the fall of `08 the trans was slipping in third gear, hence the tear down. Now the sad part, I bought another th-400 that is equiped with a TCI reverse pattern/manual valve body and a trans-brake, that I was going to swap in. until I found this while I was going to change the trans filter:
If you can't see it, it is aluminum "pebbles". I can't tell if it's from the TCI pan or from in the trans.
So here's the deal, I'm going to rebuild both; swapping the H/D parts ( the goodies ) into the silver one that is going back into the Camaro, and the other one will be sold when I'm done to off-set the costs.
I know I went about this a little backwards, but while I was waiting for the kit to arrive, I built the trans-brake switch bracket. so I'll start with that.
I know that I didn't want the button on the steering wheel like most are mounted. It's a street car so I figured that down next to the shifter was a better choice. Using .040" thick aluminum that was left over from another project, I bent it into a "U" shape and TIGed a top and a bottom plate on.

After the welding, I ground down the welds and sanded them smooth;


After installing the button, I slid the plate under the shifter and marked the mounting holes. Once the holes lined up, I checked how the cover would fit. Once satisfied, I bolted it in and attatched the cover.


I could've run the wire under the carpet, but I was lazy!

I just kept adjusting the fit until I was satisfied.


Next is pulling the "light" trans out of the car,....stay tuned. (..if I don't drop it on my head!...)
Sorry about the big pics, I'll fix `em for the next posts.

I like that trans brake switch mount you made HELL YA good job!!!!!! I also wont run one on my steering wheel, I want mine down by my shifter, but my mount wont be nice like yours, good job and good luck with rebuilds

Looks great Dave. Nice bracket. Can't help ya on the automatic rebuilds. I'm not sure what an automatic is used for
Seriously I'm glad your getting your Camaro back on the street or track.

Nice fab work, it looks really good.

Thanks guys!

I didn't read close enough to figure out your progress, but if you need some help, look up Jakeshoe and tell him ol' pdq67 sent you aasking for any help he may offer.

pdq67

Thanks.