'71 Chevelle - LS1/T56 - In progress
09-09-2006, 09:40 AM
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I used a the impala strap because it has the cross support. With the plastic tank i think this will hold it a little better. I trimmed less than 1/2" only in the very rear where the frame goes back to a C and is not boxed anymore. I only trimmed a small piece, really nothing like I thought it was going to be.
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09-09-2006, 01:26 PM
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Originally Posted by stealth71
I used a the impala strap because it has the cross support. With the plastic tank i think this will hold it a little better. I trimmed less than 1/2" only in the very rear where the frame goes back to a C and is not boxed anymore. I only trimmed a small piece, really nothing like I thought it was going to be.
09-19-2006, 10:48 AM
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Well I've been slowly getting more work done. My wiring harness is almost finished. I had to convert it from an auto to manual and remove the A/C, AIR, EVAP and extra O2's.
Here is a pick in progress:
Covan's Classic Dash installed:
I already had the oil pressure and water temp. I am sending them back to Autometer for new needles so they match all the new gauges.
I thought this pic was cool:
Got some parts in the mail yesterday.
Jeg's X kit:
Exhaust Clamps and Line Lock:
Here is a pick in progress:
Covan's Classic Dash installed:
I already had the oil pressure and water temp. I am sending them back to Autometer for new needles so they match all the new gauges.
I thought this pic was cool:
Got some parts in the mail yesterday.
Jeg's X kit:
Exhaust Clamps and Line Lock:
09-20-2006, 07:15 AM
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Well I got some fun stuff in the mail yesterday. My afternoon turned into hanging shelves in the garage, because of the lack of work area. Hopefully I can get back to my clutch bracket tonight.
Got new springs all around and spring adjusters for the front:
Got new springs all around and spring adjusters for the front:
09-20-2006, 01:59 PM
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Stealth,
Are the black springs supposed to be for the rear? 68-72 A-body springs had pigtails at both ends. Are you doing something special to be able to use the springs in the picture?
Andrew
Are the black springs supposed to be for the rear? 68-72 A-body springs had pigtails at both ends. Are you doing something special to be able to use the springs in the picture?
Andrew
09-20-2006, 02:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Project GatTagO
Stealth,
Are the black springs supposed to be for the rear? 68-72 A-body springs had pigtails at both ends. Are you doing something special to be able to use the springs in the picture?
Andrew
Are the black springs supposed to be for the rear? 68-72 A-body springs had pigtails at both ends. Are you doing something special to be able to use the springs in the picture?
Andrew
You don't need the top pig tail, just the one for the axle. Dennis and I have been running single pig tails for a while now. Many guys do.
When installing the single pig tail just make sure that the spring is centered around the top where the pig tail would usually go
Stealth..... What rates did you go with and where/how much did those springs run you? I'm gonna up my rates over winter me thinks.
-Matt
09-20-2006, 03:01 PM
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Originally Posted by ls1_chevelle
You don't need the top pig tail, just the one for the axle. Dennis and I have been running single pig tails for a while now. Many guys do.
When installing the single pig tail just make sure that the spring is centered around the top where the pig tail would usually go
Stealth..... What rates did you go with and where/how much did those springs run you? I'm gonna up my rates over winter me thinks.
-Matt
When installing the single pig tail just make sure that the spring is centered around the top where the pig tail would usually go
Stealth..... What rates did you go with and where/how much did those springs run you? I'm gonna up my rates over winter me thinks.
-Matt
Thats good to know. There is a large selection of single pig-tail springs that are available.
Andrew
09-20-2006, 03:03 PM
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I ended up getting 750# front and 175# rears. I picked them up from Coleman for $58 each. Shipping was fast.
I will try these for now. What rates are you currently running? Do you have any front suspension mods? I am thinking about the SC&C stage II, but motor parts are higher on the list. I wanted to get the springs and adjusters becasue I figured it would be riding a little high in the front after removing the A/C and the LS1 placed so far back.
I will try these for now. What rates are you currently running? Do you have any front suspension mods? I am thinking about the SC&C stage II, but motor parts are higher on the list. I wanted to get the springs and adjusters becasue I figured it would be riding a little high in the front after removing the A/C and the LS1 placed so far back.
09-20-2006, 10:26 PM
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Originally Posted by stealth71
I ended up getting 750# front and 175# rears. I picked them up from Coleman for $58 each. Shipping was fast.
I will try these for now. What rates are you currently running? Do you have any front suspension mods? I am thinking about the SC&C stage II, but motor parts are higher on the list. I wanted to get the springs and adjusters becasue I figured it would be riding a little high in the front after removing the A/C and the LS1 placed so far back.
I will try these for now. What rates are you currently running? Do you have any front suspension mods? I am thinking about the SC&C stage II, but motor parts are higher on the list. I wanted to get the springs and adjusters becasue I figured it would be riding a little high in the front after removing the A/C and the LS1 placed so far back.
Thoughts on my combo... Rear is insanely soft it seems, front is about right for a stiffer daily driver.
I'm gonna go with 1000 and 250's I think... As far as front suspension mods, just springs/adjusters, konis, and poly sway bar bushings. I'm going to do plated lowers, adjustable uppers and coleman spindles this winter. Along with a 3 link in the rear.
-Matt
09-21-2006, 01:27 PM
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Hey Stealth, I'm doing this swap (but 4L60) in my '72 Chevelle. Have you found anywhere in Orlando that has old A-body's laying around? I've only seen one at a junk yard on Colonial but it had a semi's frame on top of it...
09-21-2006, 01:37 PM
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Originally Posted by stealth71
Well I might be upping the rear rate as well after it's on the road. Any specific plans for the 3-link? That is why I originally tore my car down, but decided to replace the power plant and do major suspension surgery later.
Yes I'm cutting the rear floor, Yes I'm gonna try and save the rear bench seat, and I'm gonna try my hardest to keep tail pipes with a nice length panhard bar.
-Matt
09-21-2006, 02:02 PM
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LS1Heavy - I have never seen a Chevelle in a yard around here.
Matt - Have you seen this project: www.iimuchfabrication.com
Sweet 3-link. I bought a stack of suspension design books I started reading. Lots to learn.
Matt - Have you seen this project: www.iimuchfabrication.com
Sweet 3-link. I bought a stack of suspension design books I started reading. Lots to learn.
09-21-2006, 08:17 PM
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Yea I've seen the II much nova before. Its super clean. I'm not looking for show stoping bends, Its nice, but I see no reason in building it that nice,... If that makes sense ahaha.
Yea theres a ton to learn about suspension. Its mind boggling to say the least!!!!
-Matt
Yea theres a ton to learn about suspension. Its mind boggling to say the least!!!!
-Matt