mdrn69velle

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I just read thru your whole thread bro. nice build, nice work, nice car! Attention to detail makes a huge difference. Im just starting my 69 off frame restoration receiving a LS1 from a C5. Did you ever install A/C?

tja42853

Thanks. I do not have Heat or A/C in the car. I am not sure if I will either since the weather is mild but sometimes hot.

Jeffrey Higgins

Great job on your car, I was there and now I am going to car shows and having a blast with my 69 Chevelle. I plan on building another one someday and seeing your car makes me want to start sooner. Again great job and I can really appreciate the work you have done. Doing a frame off, ground up is the most rewarding work and will give you satifaction that no car in the world will that you write a check for. I laugh at those guys that pull up in there 100K cars and when asked a question they say "I dont know but the builder's name is ___." Those guys have no clue what building a car is really about. Please post more when you have it.

Thanks,

Jeff

tta656

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Awesome build and love the flat grey,,i think a flat red would also look pretty cool...great craftsmanship dude....

tja42853

Thanks guy's. I have been doing a few changes on suspension and will update more soon

rides by design

get that suspension worked out? great build by the way

Luther Grimace

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Awesome build thread. I love how you went with the primer. No need to be overly cautious about scratching something. How did you get the primer in this color? Did you block sand and do a sealer before the primer?

U123409

I have 68 A body Olds, I'm interested in how you shaved your firewall, So , Did you Cut back on the Flange that hangs out our did you just add Sheetmetal to the edge ? Nice job ! 👍😎

tja42853

Thanks. I did not cut back flange as we used an overlay sheet metal that was out. I don't recall the company I bought it from but there is a company called ABC Performance that sells a pre fabricated kit.

I will likely be posting this for sale soon. Just trying to be sure what I want to do

U123409

Hello Again Chevelle

Thanks for the firewall info. Like I said I have a 68 Olds, Question : 1) What type of LS engine did you use 2) did you use the 4L65-E Trans 3) If so did you Modify your transmission Tunnel if you did can you send pics it would be greatly appreciated Thank you.😎

Project GatTagO

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Dude....why don't you read the build thread, or the million other A body build threads? Here is the first clue "LS3/TKO 600."

Andrew

U123409

Ok Dude, I'm very new to this sit this is my third post, Thanks for the links Appreciate the help ✌

U123409

Well Pal I checked out the links you sent, Thank you but the articles cover 'F' body with a manual trans and the GTO's A bodies with manuals and great pics but after the the car was finished and not a lot of substance.

I did find this from and article that was spot on, moving the the engine 1.25 inch fwd

1968 Olds Ls3 and Trans conversion
Not sure how much lower the pan is on a 4L80E than a 4L60E. But on this 1968 Chevelle that I'm installing an LS3/4L60E, the trans pan is just slightly below the frame. I used the Holley 302-2 oil pan that is only 1.25 in deep at the front, Energy Suspension LS mounts that move the bellhousing 1.25 in forward of stock. Also used the stock short and wide frame mounts. This is the only way to not have to modify the trans tunnel, and to have the correct driveline angles. Plus the inner tie rods clear the pan on full steering lock.

Russ Kemp
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U123409

[QUOTE=U123409;19333764]Well Pal I checked out the links you sent, Thank you but the articles cover 'F' body with a manual trans and the GTO's A bodies with manuals and great pics but after the the car was finished and not a lot of substance.

I did find this from and article that was spot on, moving the the engine 1.25 inch fwd

1968 Olds Ls3 and Trans conversion
Not sure how much lower the pan is on a 4L80E than a 4L60E. But on this 1968 Chevelle that I'm installing an LS3/4L60E, the trans pan is just slightly below the frame. I used the Holley 302-2 oil pan that is only 1.25 in deep at the front, Energy Suspension LS mounts that move the bellhousing 1.25 in forward of stock. Also used the stock short and wide frame mounts. This is the only way to not have to modify the trans tunnel, and to have the correct driveline angles. Plus the inner tie rods clear the pan on full steering lock.

Russ Kemp
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Thanks for your help again though I do appreciate it.

U123409

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Project GatTagO

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Happy reading:

https://ls1tech.com/forums/conversio...2-gm-body.html

Now let's stop polluting Tom's thread...

Andrew

U123409

[QUOTE=U123409;19333764]Well Pal I checked out the links you sent, Thank you but the articles cover 'F' body with a manual trans and the GTO's A bodies with manuals and great pics but after the the car was finished and not a lot of substance.

I did find this from and article that was spot on, moving the the engine 1.25 inch fwd

1968 Olds Ls3 and Trans conversion
Not sure how much lower the pan is on a 4L80E than a 4L60E. But on this 1968 Chevelle that I'm installing an LS3/4L60E, the trans pan is just slightly below the frame. I used the Holley 302-2 oil pan that is only 1.25 in deep at the front, Energy Suspension LS mounts that move the bellhousing 1.25 in forward of stock. Also used the stock short and wide frame mounts. This is the only way to not have to modify the trans tunnel, and to have the correct driveline angles. Plus the inner tie rods clear the pan on full steering lock.

Russ Kemp
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Thanks for your help again though I do appreciate it.


Hello

Could you tell me the Size of wheel & Tire your using

the450r

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Any ls swap with an auto would be helpful.

https://ls1tech.com/forums/conversio...m-preview.html

Holley has headers mounts oil pans and cross members and they have tried all the auto trans available even 6l80s.

crmd37

Nice build thread, looking good from the first post and on haha. Love seeing these Chevelle builds, they are the sexiest hahaha