LS7 powered 59 BelAir

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01-12-2012, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by gofastwclass

It really won't be that hard once you look it over. That transmission will fit with room to spare but the floor may need a massage and the crossmember will need to move for sure. Years ago I was going to do a TH400 in my 61 but I got a better idea and decided to go back to a manual transmission (I hate autos). The car is under the knife again, this time for a LSx and T-56 or similar transmission variant.

I took a good hard look at E.rodz 63 belair thread and am committed to modifying the firewall and trans tunnel just like he did. The T56 is ideal, but (embarassed to admit) I don't drive manual very well (insert burning clutch smell here)

Your 61 project sounds cool!

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01-12-2012, 10:21 PM

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I think I have a link here in my project folder, is it this one?

Yep, that's the one I bought. Somebody had one on flee bay for cheaper so I picked it up.

Here's the one I'm using, looks pretty cool and after sanded and painted body color, looks even better:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/04-05-06-GTO...sories&vxp=mtr