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Nov 10, 2003 | 10:54 AM

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65 malibu LS1

anyone know how much fab work is req'd to do a ls1/t56 in a 65 chevelle? If I do this Im gonna buy the whole car and get the pedals console brakes etc...the biggest concern I have is the oil pan clearance and If I have my pan modified If Its going to bother the oil system (pickup), anyone done a 64-67 chevelle or have any info?....thanks!

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Nov 10, 2003 | 01:16 PM

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Same process used for converting any other "A" Body '64-'81. Have you looked at the Hod Rod magazine article?

Nov 10, 2003 | 01:25 PM

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Same process used for converting any other "A" Body '64-'81. Have you looked at the Hod Rod magazine article?

Hey John, I know I have that Hot od article somewhere, but can't find it. I'm trying to remember what they used for accessory brackets in theirs. Can you tell me??

Nov 10, 2003 | 01:31 PM

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John, Ive read that, did you have to chop up your oil pan like that?...how hard is it to mount the t56 pedals etc up?...

thanks!

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Nov 10, 2003 | 03:12 PM

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'65 Chevelles

I too am installing an LS-1 in a '65 Chevelle. I've read the Hot Rod articles several times but the oil pan mods are very generic. My second concern is the exhaust manifolds. Seems like many companies are making headers for 1st gen Camaros and tri-5 chevy but nothing else. Third concern is I have a MM6 and not sure how much clearance I will have on the firewall with the power booster/master cylinder. The car had manual drum brakes so I got to figure what all will fit together. Anyone have suggestions?

Nov 11, 2003 | 09:01 PM

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I'm trying to remember what they used for accessory brackets in theirs. Can you tell me??

I don't think they ran A/C.

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did you have to chop up your oil pan like that?...how hard is it to mount the t56 pedals etc up?...

I have a modified pan that should work in your application too that I sell for $250/exhange + $25 shipping. I make a clutch pedal that matches the G-body set-up for $150 that just bolts to the brake pedal bracket. It may be a bit short for the A-body application though.....I'll have to find the time to verify this.