trans tunnel - chevelle
trans tunnel - chevelle So when I first started my project in my chevelle a few years ago I had a T56 for it and while test fitting realized the tunnel had to be cut, so I cut it. Well fast forward a couple years I dont have the T56 anymore (would like to add one again at some point again) and I need to put a tunnel back into my car. My question is , is there any aftermarket tunnels available? I did a google search and all I could really come up with is the Chris Alston tunnel, which may work but Id like to see if there are any other options. I am just looking for a starting point. I dont know of any sheet metal guys around were I live to make me a one off. Id prefer to go this route as Id I think it would be cleaner overall than adding strips to the stock tunnel. Thanks for any help.
tunnel Where you live there should be a ton of sheet metal shops and with the crap economy they should be begging for work...All you need is for them to roll you a tunnel... I made mine of 16ga and it is stout as helll.....
Hurst driveline conversions makes a pre-formed trans tunnel for the T56/Chevelle swap. You can try calling them to see if it's available for sale separately (usually it's in a kit). I'm sure its not cheap but it takes the guesswork out.
http://www.hurst-drivelines.com/?page_id=2722
Otherwise I would go with oldngray's advice above
http://www.hurst-drivelines.com/?page_id=2722
Otherwise I would go with oldngray's advice above
I had a guy that is a welder and fab guy. He is in Antioch, but many of the Custom or body shop will handle the job. You just have to get the car over to him and he will make a new tunnel and weld it in.
also there is a Shop in Martinez that does work.
BC
also there is a Shop in Martinez that does work.
BC
Last edited by bczee; May 11, 2012 at 09:26 AM.
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I'm about to handle this too I'm going to do it my self. I forget but theres a guy on here or chevelles that just cut his tunnel all the way down and raised it 1 3/4" and just put a plate to fill it in. what motor mount did you use on your 69?
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Verdad Gallardo I have the cars shop inc. 1" set back plates with energy mounts. Thats what i orginally planned to do and still may do, weighing out the options right now. Thanks everyone so far.
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I used the one from Tin Man Fabrications - http://www.tinmanfabrication.com/ind...rod/prd164.htm Worked great. Even if you don't use theirs, he has videos on his website showing installation. You can see it installed in my build thread as well (page 4)
I'm tackling the tunnel this weekend on my 63 chevyII wagon. T56 going in. I've got a junk aluminum block that I'll bolt up my bell housing and trans to and start easing it in place and trim only what is necessary. Looks pretty straightforward. Not sure if I'll need a replacement tunnel, kinda doubt it.
Hadn't heard of tinman before, thanks. I thought I had run across a thread where someone had gone with fiberglass instead and been happy with the result. Perhaps not the 100% best way to go about it but it would be much more feasible than trying to find someone to come weld my car for me.
Last edited by chuckd71; May 16, 2016 at 07:22 PM.