LS1 and 200-4r to L92 / T56 in 71 Chevelle convertible...now Gen V LT1 6L80e swapping
#801
Launching!
Late to the game on this one unfortunately. I put a L84 5.3 in my 71 Lemans, so a lot of simular stuff. 2 things I noted, first being the shoulder belts. I am a firm believer in them from aviation and made up a set as shown here. They hide better than your setup but require cutting of the interior panel. Top boot can be used. Retractor is mounted on the convertible folding frame as GM did.
Second item was the carb-type throttle body - I wish more would make these as using stock type cold air setups would be a hell of a lot easier - not sure on the MAF or IAT though...
#802
It's from Street Rod Garage, in Alabama. https://www.streetrodgarage.com/frame-chassis
I looked at other options but they are quasi-local and I can go pick it up when it's ready. There are more expensive options, but I've been to their shop a couple times and for the price I'm sure it'll be better than stock.
I looked at other options but they are quasi-local and I can go pick it up when it's ready. There are more expensive options, but I've been to their shop a couple times and for the price I'm sure it'll be better than stock.
#803
Late to the game on this one unfortunately. I put a L84 5.3 in my 71 Lemans, so a lot of simular stuff. 2 things I noted, first being the shoulder belts. I am a firm believer in them from aviation and made up a set as shown here. They hide better than your setup but require cutting of the interior panel. Top boot can be used. Retractor is mounted on the convertible folding frame as GM did.
Second item was the carb-type throttle body - I wish more would make these as using stock type cold air setups would be a hell of a lot easier - not sure on the MAF or IAT though...
#804
Launching!
It is same angle as newer cars, ie my until recently 98 Camaro ragtop did the same thing. No spine crunching.
The "model" here is my 6'-3" stepson.
The only issue is the belt slides out of the seat guide at times. This is what GM had in mind in the day (no guide and 2 belts).
The "model" here is my 6'-3" stepson.
The only issue is the belt slides out of the seat guide at times. This is what GM had in mind in the day (no guide and 2 belts).