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I'm swapping an LS2 and T56 into my 1969 Nova. My car doesn't look as nice as the '71 in the post above, but it's a nice 20-footer. My car has factory A/C that works, and I want to keep it that way. Other mods in the works include an 8.8" rear end, 4-Link rear suspension and mini-tubs.
Thank you. I love the Torque Thrust II wheels. I fell in love with them when I saw the Steve McQueen movie Bullitt when it first hit the theaters (yes, I'm that old ) and that Mustang was actually an inspiration for me to buy those wheels. They look great and they're about as period-correct as it gets for aftermarket wheels, I think.
Accessory drive settled for now. No AC yet. Original radiator set in just for fit perspective. Note the ECU is in engine compartment (upper left of photo). I couldn’t fit it into the people compartment. Driver’s side view. Passenger’s side view. Drivers side view. Be Cool radiator. I’m using the original radiator’s mounting frame for now. Very tight fit. I’ve found a welder/fabricator who should be able to help sort this out. Another view of radiator from driver’s side. Pusher fan temporarily mounted to AC condenser. Fits for now, with grill. That means AC may be in the mix earlier than later. We’ll see.
It’s been a while. I’m still at it. Once I get the radiator and exhaust sorted, I’ll see if I can get it to start. Once it starts, testing and final tune follows.
as ever, comments/advice/critiques (constructive) are always welcome. Questions? Happy to answer what I know.
‘73 c/10 swb fleet….in all white primer now , almost ready for white paint with blue ghost pearl!! 220/220 cammed 4.8 with vortech supercharger and 2.87 pulley…3000 stalled th350 with 3.73 12 bolt rear…originally a 6 cyl granny 4 spd truck soon to get the 370 out of my lsa supercharged nova when my 408 is done
1957 Chevy Sedan Delivery
GM Performance Parts "Connect and Cruise" LT1/8L90E "E-Rod"
I have added and am adding LOTS of stuff, including:
* Holley Accessory Drive "Mid" kit, polished
* Dakota Digital Electronic Gauges
* Pioneer stereo with 10: Detached touchscreen, mounted in center of dash
* "Push-To-Start" pushbutton start kit with Passive Key Entry and Remote Start
* 9" Ford rearend with 3:50 gears, a WaveTrac 35-spline differential and disk brakes
* Helwig rear anti-sway bar
* Complete LED lights for Headlights/tail lights/interior lights, etc.
* American Autowire harness kit
* 20" Foose Wheels with Bridgestone 245/40R20 tires front, 275/35R20 in the rear
* Lots of shiny stuff under the hood
* Completely electronically controlled HVAC system from Vintage Air, and electronically controlled vents that I am fabricating
Car had already been built as a Show Car when I bought it, but they never built it to be driven, so when I began driving it, stuff started breaking; I pulled the 350/M21 out and installed this engine combo . . . I've got a lot done, but still have a lot left to do
Here's a picture of the engine/trans installed, from the front:
I have a LOT more pictures, too many to post here . . . but, if anyone wants to see them, ping me, and I'll send a link to my photo album on Facebook
Here's a picture that I took, where I accidentally left the droplight on inside the car as I had turned out the lights in the garage and was getting ready to quit for the day . . . the original picture had a bunch of garage stuff in the background, so I played around with the photo editor to remove that stuff, and this is what was left:
Last edited by stonecoldtx; Aug 10, 2023 at 09:25 AM.
) and that Mustang was actually an inspiration for me to buy those wheels. They look great and they're about as period-correct as it gets for aftermarket wheels, I think. 
