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    1. #1
      Join Date
      Aug 2012
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      43
      Country Flag: United States

      1968 Chevelle LQ4/LS3 Build "Brooklyn"

      Well guys here is my 1968 Chevelle/Malibu originally 307/th350 that was later converted to 350/th350. I've owned this car for over a year and a half. I originally posted my build over at Chevelles.com forum http://www.chevelles.com/forums/show...415&highlight= but think it may now be better suited for here. My plan is to make a weekend cruiser/daily driver with power no plans of boost so I felt the 6.0 was the way to go.

      What it looked like the day I bought it


      Some of the metal work done






      I just recently pulled the 350/350 I had in there
      http://youtu.be/AT85z1CC-xw




      I plan to put in a 04' LQ4 with a LS3 top end









      As it sits today


      Currently I've been gathering parts for the swap. I was able to get a long block LQ4/80E for pretty cheap. I was also able to find a good deal on a f-body oil pan, Dirty Dingo slider mounts and I'm still undecided on whether I should use the Doug or Hooker swap headers. Right now I'm looking for an accessory drive, wire harness/pcm and a few other parts.

      I plan to redo all the suspension with UMI parts starting with the rear and working my way up front.


      As of right now the car is sitting but hopefully I can get this project started soon. Any and all info/suggestions is helpful thanks in advance.


    2. #2
      Join Date
      Nov 2013
      Location
      FL
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      Looks like you have made a lot of progress. Keep it up!

    3. #3
      Join Date
      Mar 2011
      Location
      Columbus, OH
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      216
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      Helllooooooooo Brooklyn!
      1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass S

      http://fivelugs.com

    4. #4
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      Aug 2012
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      Quick update

      So far I've been a little busy. Haven't been able to do everything I wanted but have made some progress. The plan is to get the body off the frame in the next 2 weeks or so. I got the front clip off a week ago. I also plan to change up the interior, so I sold my front 69-72 buckets I had. I still have the rear bench if anyone is interested. I've also picked up a few suspension pieces here and there.




    5. #5
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      Aug 2012
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      Update

      Made some progress these past couple of weeks. Was able to get my body off the frame finally after much delay. Also was able to get my rear end completely re-done. Should be able to get the frame off to powder coating within the next week or so. Finally things are coming together.







    6. #6
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      Aug 2012
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      Got the frame back from the powder coaters today. Happy is an understatement. Definitely feel as though I made the right choice.





    7. #7
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      Mar 2014
      Location
      Yuma, AZ
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      Looking good! Glad to see I'm not the only one that uses engine cranes and cinder blocks to get the body off the frame lol
      Nelson
      1969 Chevelle "Cone Smasher" Family Project
      https://www.pro-touring.com/threads/...uot?highlight=

      1984 "Rustang" GT, 5.0, 5 Speed Project
      https://www.pro-touring.com/threads/...T-(Slow-Build)

    8. #8
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      Quote Originally Posted by WallaceMFG View Post
      Looking good! Glad to see I'm not the only one that uses engine cranes and cinder blocks to get the body off the frame lol
      If it works it works...LOL!!!

    9. #9
      Join Date
      Dec 2009
      Location
      cave creek az
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      16
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      Looks good, I like the way your going about the build. Keep up the good work and don't get discouraged as it's easy to do, ask me how I know. Here's a little motivation, it's been 5 years in the making but almost there
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    10. #10
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      Jan 2008
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      Charlotte
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      What color is that?

      Looks a lot like my Lemans blue.
      2005 LeMans Blue Corvette w/ T56 & Z51 & C6Z06 Brakes, Build Thread: https://www.pro-touring.com/showthread.php?64496
      2005 GMC Sierra 2500HD LLY / Allison
      2014 Chevy SS LS3 / 4 Door

    11. #11
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      Dec 2009
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      cave creek az
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      2013 Cadillac cts color - opulent blue metallic, looks real good in the sun

    12. #12
      Join Date
      Feb 2006
      Location
      Tennessee
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      Great work. Subscribed!!
      66 Chevelle - LS-Leap

      LQ9 / T56 Complete - Phase 2 in process!!
      https://www.pro-touring.com/threads/...t-LS-Heap-quot
      SC&C, Kore3, Detroit Speed, BBS, Advanced Induction, TickPerf, Currie, Moser, Holley, Hellwig, Edelbrock LS-Kit, Mast, Wilwood, BP-Automotive, StopTech, Ridetech, Hotchkis, UMI, Energy Suspension, AAW, B&B Classic's, PPG, Aeromotive, Canton, C&R, Sparco, Ididit, Spectre, Bridgestone, DakotaDigital, Alpine, RockfordFosgate

    13. #13
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      Oct 2011
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      Katy, Tx
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      Very nice...
      Matt
      2015 Mustang PP GT
      Resto-Mod Coyote powered 1964 Fairlane 2 door post!

    14. #14
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      Aug 2012
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      It's been awhile since I have posted anything. Here is a quick update of what has been done so far.




    15. #15
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      Aug 2012
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      Finally got the body over to a solid shop.


      As soon as I dropped it off he sent it off to the blasters. This is what he got back.







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