69 LS1 update.. Lots of parts installed!
02-20-2004, 10:24 PM
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69 LS1 update.. Lots of parts installed! Well its been busy few days at Don Lee Auto where the 69 is getting its major systems and LS1 installed.. Those guys work WAY fast, Im trying to spend as much time there as possible working with them but im fast running out of vacation time 
The Stainless fuel tank, front/rear Wilwood brakes, Coil over suspension, suspension, steering and such are installed and Monday we will drop in the LS1 and trans.. Im also in the process of installing all new wiring in the dash and new Covans dash with guages..
the pics:
Powder painted subframe, suspension and such..
More goodies:
New coil-over suspension:
New master and DS&E pinion gear box:
To see pics of the Rock Valley tank, center console and such go here:
http://www.z069.us/69/LS1_install/LS1_Install.htm
Well back to the wiring.. its looking good for a May 1st debut at Super Chevy Pomona
The Stainless fuel tank, front/rear Wilwood brakes, Coil over suspension, suspension, steering and such are installed and Monday we will drop in the LS1 and trans.. Im also in the process of installing all new wiring in the dash and new Covans dash with guages..
the pics:
Powder painted subframe, suspension and such..
More goodies:
New coil-over suspension:
New master and DS&E pinion gear box:
To see pics of the Rock Valley tank, center console and such go here:
http://www.z069.us/69/LS1_install/LS1_Install.htm
Well back to the wiring.. its looking good for a May 1st debut at Super Chevy Pomona
Looks good anyways, keep up the good work 
02-21-2004, 12:47 AM
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Lookin good I'm glad to see things going well. I'm doing the same thing to my 69 RS/SS conv. I look forward to hearing details of the completed LS1 install. Just wondering, Why no power brakes?
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02-21-2004, 09:10 AM
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I was wondering the same thing about the power brakes, why not?
That shop works FAST! You should definitely be done for power tour at that rate. I just finished my firewall last night, so now I'll be doing the assembly work in the next few weeks. I'm not getting much help from my buddies though, they always seem to be busy. That shop front looks familiar, are they the ones that built that red convertible '69 with the black stripes (from pro-touring)?
Tony
That shop works FAST! You should definitely be done for power tour at that rate. I just finished my firewall last night, so now I'll be doing the assembly work in the next few weeks. I'm not getting much help from my buddies though, they always seem to be busy. That shop front looks familiar, are they the ones that built that red convertible '69 with the black stripes (from pro-touring)?
Tony
02-21-2004, 09:17 AM
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Power Brakes: Well i was going to but I was talked out of it by the tech guys at Wilwood brakes.. They say power assist is unnessary if you have the right master cylinder and sufficient clamping force. Since I have 20 pistons worth of brakes im sure the clamping force is there and MP Brakes make me a custom MC with the right bore.. it makes for a cleaner look and if they are wrong I can always add a power unit. I want a firm "mechanical" feel to the brakes
The shop is Don Lees.. they are just about our only local shop that does LS1 fbody stuff.. and they know old stuff too. This is their first LS1 first gen conversion (have done LT1's) -- and yes.. they are a no BS get it done shop.. they do heads/cam installs in a day or two!
Thanks for the comments..
The shop is Don Lees.. they are just about our only local shop that does LS1 fbody stuff.. and they know old stuff too. This is their first LS1 first gen conversion (have done LT1's) -- and yes.. they are a no BS get it done shop.. they do heads/cam installs in a day or two!
Thanks for the comments..
