Pro Touring '72 now going LS2
#83
Thanks. Not as polished as your car but hopefully one day. The lower bracket was the most difficult as you have to drill a hole for the additional hole attaching to LCA mount.
Its T-bar like the stock, so it mounts in the original location. I might make some changes whenever I blow it apart for paint as to how the uppers mount.
Its T-bar like the stock, so it mounts in the original location. I might make some changes whenever I blow it apart for paint as to how the uppers mount.
#84
#86
Maybe you're right...lol I'm trying to get it together over here. How's the wagon project coming?
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#88
I remember seeing that in your build. I considered the TKO, but had heard too many mixed reviews on high rpm shifts and synchro mesh issues. I know its not happening to everyone, but with my luck... With all the problems I had with the theft of my 455 and 4L80E, I just needed this to go right.
What gear oil are you running?
What gear oil are you running?
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#89
None at the moment, i still haven't even gotten the motor running yet. I wanted the 6 speed badly, but i was to concerned about how much of the floor i was going to have to cut out. A lot of the builds i was seeing, they were cutting into the floor cross member to get clearance.
#90
None at the moment, i still haven't even gotten the motor running yet. I wanted the 6 speed badly, but i was to concerned about how much of the floor i was going to have to cut out. A lot of the builds i was seeing, they were cutting into the floor cross member to get clearance.
#91
Been away for quit some time so I wanted to update. I decided to forego patching my trunk and floors myself and leave it to the pros. I installed my LS7 flywheel, clutch and pressure plate with ARP bolts. I mated the motor to the trans so that I can have it installed before it goes to the body shop. My body man is going to modify my trans tunnel for me when he patches my floor.
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Should be in his possession next wk with about a 2 wk turnaround.
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Should be in his possession next wk with about a 2 wk turnaround.
#93
Great progress. You are going to love the end result. My LQ9 is everything i wanted when i started the project, my only regret is the auto trans but the wife wouldn't have given the stamp of approval if i went manual... oh well. Keep up the good work.
#94
Thanks for the encouragement. That's when not being married comes in handy!...lol
#95
Car is finally at the body shop as of Saturday.... Hoping to have it back in 3 wks...
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I ordered a Vintage Air direct fit kit and Holley Accessory brackets from Kim at Matt's Classic Bowties. I have work to do once the car returns.
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I ordered a Vintage Air direct fit kit and Holley Accessory brackets from Kim at Matt's Classic Bowties. I have work to do once the car returns.
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#97
3 weeks? Good luck with that one! Lol My body guy told me 6 weeks and it's been 3 months so far.
I got the same vintage air unit, not too bad to install, but I didn't have an LS motor so I don't know if it's any different. I used a piece of sheet metal and made a flat firewall since it's all under the dash anyway.
Good luck with the build! Looking good.
I got the same vintage air unit, not too bad to install, but I didn't have an LS motor so I don't know if it's any different. I used a piece of sheet metal and made a flat firewall since it's all under the dash anyway.
Good luck with the build! Looking good.
#98
3 weeks? Good luck with that one! Lol My body guy told me 6 weeks and it's been 3 months so far.
I got the same vintage air unit, not too bad to install, but I didn't have an LS motor so I don't know if it's any different. I used a piece of sheet metal and made a flat firewall since it's all under the dash anyway.
Good luck with the build! Looking good.
I got the same vintage air unit, not too bad to install, but I didn't have an LS motor so I don't know if it's any different. I used a piece of sheet metal and made a flat firewall since it's all under the dash anyway.
Good luck with the build! Looking good.
Thanks!....Good thing I'm not using your guy...lol Nothing should be different with the AC install. Its the same kit, besides the compressor.
I'm only doing what's necessary right now to get the car on the road. The quarter lips need repair, but that will wait until paint is in the budget. I'm getting my firewall closed off too while its there.
#99
Car is done, will be picking it up Friday..... Sorry about the pic quality
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Before shot of the floor area that was cut out
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Floor was primed and sealed after this
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Trunk needs dust blown out before it goes home. It was coated with bedliner.
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Before shot of the floor area that was cut out
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Floor was primed and sealed after this
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Trunk needs dust blown out before it goes home. It was coated with bedliner.
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#101
Thanks Shane... Now at least a little closer...
Here she is ready to go home....
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#103
I usually HATE non Olds swaps, this is different. You tried going Olds and fate went against you. My big issue is the soft bottom end on stock 5.3 engines. I am sure with opened up intake, exhaust and tune it will be much better with less weight. I have only drove trucks and the 4L65-70 equipped ones were dead till 4000 rpm. Nice project.
#104
I usually HATE non Olds swaps, this is different. You tried going Olds and fate went against you. My big issue is the soft bottom end on stock 5.3 engines. I am sure with opened up intake, exhaust and tune it will be much better with less weight. I have only drove trucks and the 4L65-70 equipped ones were dead till 4000 rpm. Nice project.
Thanks... Mine is actually an LS2 which is an all aluminum 6.0... 5.3's can be brought to life with LS2 heads, a cam and tune.
#105
Exactly!
I'm going to work from the rear of the car forward. Ill start with installing my tank, then the fuel/rear end vent. I'm making a checklist and I have a dry/erase board for the garage to help me stay on task...
I'm going to work from the rear of the car forward. Ill start with installing my tank, then the fuel/rear end vent. I'm making a checklist and I have a dry/erase board for the garage to help me stay on task...
#106
The inevitable always happens to me, finally think I'll make some big progress on the car and work picks up. Getting the energy to go in the garage after work is becoming more difficult. Nothing major to post just a fet updates.
I started wiring, this has to be the worst part of the whole project. Since this fuse panel doesn't use a firewall bulkhead, we welded studs to the floor for mounting. I also had to reorganize all the wiring runs to their appropriate areas of the car.
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Drilled hole in firewall and installed grommet. After all the wiring is completed, I'll loom the run.
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Installed battery in trunk and grounded to chassis
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Mounted Finch vent in trunk
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I'll run the lines to tank and the rear axle housing right before the tank is installed.
I started wiring, this has to be the worst part of the whole project. Since this fuse panel doesn't use a firewall bulkhead, we welded studs to the floor for mounting. I also had to reorganize all the wiring runs to their appropriate areas of the car.
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Drilled hole in firewall and installed grommet. After all the wiring is completed, I'll loom the run.
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Installed battery in trunk and grounded to chassis
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Mounted Finch vent in trunk
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I'll run the lines to tank and the rear axle housing right before the tank is installed.
#108
I haven't done much the past couple of days due to a serious head cold. I'll be back at it tomorrow.
Picked up my headers from the coater, this is my guy. He did a previous set of Olds headers for me and my Moser housing. Excellent work and customer service. I sold a set of Pacesetter F-Body headers and bought some raw metal Doug's LS swap headers from an eBay deal. I tested the fit and had them ceramic coated.
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The headers required new wires, so I ordered the MSD with the adjustable angle boots. I'm still going to put heat sleeves on the boots.
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I mounted my LS fuse panel to the firewall and routed the ODB, pedal and gauge wires inside.
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I finished my trunk wiring and now wiring into the main harness, starter and alternator
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Picked up my headers from the coater, this is my guy. He did a previous set of Olds headers for me and my Moser housing. Excellent work and customer service. I sold a set of Pacesetter F-Body headers and bought some raw metal Doug's LS swap headers from an eBay deal. I tested the fit and had them ceramic coated.
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The headers required new wires, so I ordered the MSD with the adjustable angle boots. I'm still going to put heat sleeves on the boots.
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I mounted my LS fuse panel to the firewall and routed the ODB, pedal and gauge wires inside.
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I finished my trunk wiring and now wiring into the main harness, starter and alternator
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Last edited by csouth; October 3rd, 2015 at 08:23 PM.
#111
#112
I pushed the car out of the garage today to reinstall the front end. Not sure what happened at my friends garage, but the front seems a little off in color. I'll try some rubbing compound to see if I can fix it.
This
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Plus this
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Gives us this....
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This
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Plus this
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Gives us this....
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#113
Coming along nicely!
Those are great looking battery cables...but are the ends aluminum?
Who makes them?
-Pete
And I was wondering if you should have put in a battery box? Or are you blocking off the back seats with a panel?
(just incase you ever want to go down the track.
Those are great looking battery cables...but are the ends aluminum?
Who makes them?
-Pete
And I was wondering if you should have put in a battery box? Or are you blocking off the back seats with a panel?
(just incase you ever want to go down the track.
#114
Coming along nicely!
Those are great looking battery cables...but are the ends aluminum?
Who makes them?
-Pete
And I was wondering if you should have put in a battery box? Or are you blocking off the back seats with a panel?
(just incase you ever want to go down the track.
Those are great looking battery cables...but are the ends aluminum?
Who makes them?
-Pete
And I was wondering if you should have put in a battery box? Or are you blocking off the back seats with a panel?
(just incase you ever want to go down the track.
I thought about the possibility of taking it down the track one day. I thought even with the battery box, my cutoff needed to be accessible from outside? I'm not familiar with NHRA rules at all, I did mine mostly for my own peace of mind.
#116
Pro Touring '72 now going LS2
I really like the look of those wheels on your car. I had ordered some Z06 rims only to find out the backspace would not work because it hit the frame, so I had to return them.
#117
If I were building a second car, I'd go that route.
#118
Since the tires on my wheels were purely for mockup, I decided to make my last major purchase needed for the car. I got those takeoffs for $25 a piece when I first got the wheels to allow me to fit the brakes and other things not allowed with the stock setup.
For the sizes I wanted, I went with the Bridgestone S04 Pole Position. 275/35/18fr and 295/30/19rr.
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My better half also mounted my gauges and ABS panel in the factory dash bezel.
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For the sizes I wanted, I went with the Bridgestone S04 Pole Position. 275/35/18fr and 295/30/19rr.
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My better half also mounted my gauges and ABS panel in the factory dash bezel.
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#119
Wiring is almost done. I installed the radiator and fans. I mounted the oils cooler to the radiator support, but the location may change when I upgrade to the 442 grill.
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