4speed manual tranny, and it's a convertible. I need to get the gauges working and the starter wired up. And the wiring (because the people that my dad got it from made their own) is atrocious. I may need to shim the starter. When it was running it put about 520hp to the wheels. I'd like power brakes. Also any suggestions to improve it are greatly appreciated! And I'd be glad to answer any questions to the best of my ability!!!! Thanks!

 

Welcome to the site.

 

Thanks!

 

Got photos?

 

Put an Olds motor back into it. JK. Good luck with it.

 

It's nice to get younger folks into the hobby. x2 on the pictures.

 

There's one! Unfortunately that's all I have on my computer right now!

 

And my dad would love that but unfortunately we don't have the money or time...and this sucker is fast!!! So I don't see any worth in doing that haha

 

Updated my signature with one more photo!

 

Looks to be a nice car.

 

Don't let the looks deceive you friend! I'll take a few more at a later time!

 

If I may suggest something......

The quickest way to lose a classic vehicle is the FUBAR wiring catching the car on fire.
Do yourself a favor, and strongly consider replacing the entire harness.
It's nearly half a century old, probably has bad connections that are oxidized and causing much resistance.

It's actually ALOT easier then you'd think if you take it in phases.
The cheapest option is an EZ Wire 18 circuit new harness. ~$200 for a new kit.
Then you just need a $75 kit of Weatherpack or Metripack connectors and a crimper.
Soldering gun, few strips of heat shrink, etc.

A better option is the American Autowire harnesses. Their diagrams are for newbies ....sooooo easy to follow!!!!
Go with what fits your budget, but I strongly suggest replacing the electrical harness to preserve your baby.

 

I am thinking of doing an all new harness just because I'd probably have to start from scratch whit the current wiring. any suggestions on how to go about finding a harness that will support the swap? If so where can I it? websites would be awesome!

 

Unless the alternator is now on the opposite side, wiring up a Chevy big block should be no different than wiring up an original V-8. Even if the alternator is indeed on the opposite side, you could just extend the alternator's harness, by simply adding on to it. In which case, you can go out and get an original harness. A Chevelle's harness might even work

 

Sorry to disagree but it's very different. The starter is on the opposite side, temp sender and oil pressure sender are in different locations, could be different alternator. Some have to be extended and rerouted. However it's not a big deal.

 

Well, he can be thankfull the distributor is roughly in the same place. Imagine if the poor guy had to convert over a Skylark

 

Lol

 

So it's been a while I know. I just started to look into the painless wiring kits and I was wondering which option would be best.

http://www.painlesswiring.com/webcat...rchAll=Classic Cars&refinesearch=Chassis+Harnesses

 

Your link is no good. I wonder if any members have a stock harness that you can buy. Is the under dash wiring ok. If so, then all you need is the factory plug in engine harness.