1968 Chevelle LQ4/LS3 Build "Brooklyn"

[spec134]

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
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/01/Wholecar68chevelle1-1.jpg (http://s1118.photobucket.com/user/spec134/media/68%20Chevelle/Wholecar68chevelle1.jpg.html)

Some of the metal work done
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https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/01/imagejpeg_2_9-1.jpg (http://s1118.photobucket.com/user/spec134/media/68%20Chevelle/imagejpeg_2_9.jpg.html)
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/01/imagejpeg_2_10-1.jpg (http://s1118.photobucket.com/user/spec134/media/68%20Chevelle/imagejpeg_2_10.jpg.html)
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/01/imagejpeg_2_14-1.jpg (http://s1118.photobucket.com/user/spec134/media/68%20Chevelle/imagejpeg_2_14.jpg.html)

I just recently pulled the 350/350 I had in there
http://youtu.be/AT85z1CC-xw
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif (http://s1118.photobucket.com/user/spec134/media/af82dbad-0284-42be-bdd4-c1aa1cf7c9a7_zps66f807af.jpg.html)

I plan to put in a 04' LQ4 with a LS3 top end
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/01/46199_515730305105486_1484616864_n_zpsbb-1.jpg (http://s1118.photobucket.com/user/spec134/media/68%20Chevelle/46199_515730305105486_1484616864_n_zpsbbc8e050.jpg .html)
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https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/01/20130330_152941_zps958f1276-1.jpg (http://s1118.photobucket.com/user/spec134/media/68%20Chevelle/20130330_152941_zps958f1276.jpg.html)
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/01/20130330_173403_zps4938af90-1.jpg (http://s1118.photobucket.com/user/spec134/media/68%20Chevelle/20130330_173403_zps4938af90.jpg.html)
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/01/20130331_183612_zps7ab3d008-1.jpg (http://s1118.photobucket.com/user/spec134/media/68%20Chevelle/20130331_183612_zps7ab3d008.jpg.html)
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https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/01/20130413_175302_zps36120c98-1.jpg (http://s1118.photobucket.com/user/spec134/media/68%20Chevelle/20130413_175302_zps36120c98.jpg.html)
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/01/20130428_175623_zps8c81603f-1.jpg (http://s1118.photobucket.com/user/spec134/media/68%20Chevelle/20130428_175623_zps8c81603f.jpg.html)

As it sits today
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif (http://s1118.photobucket.com/user/spec134/media/20130713_122902_zps3537e1ed.jpg.html)

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.

[FireBeater]

Looks like you have made a lot of progress. Keep it up!

[deejai35]

Helllooooooooo Brooklyn!

[spec134]

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.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/03/IMG_20140302_171320_zps84922a97-1.jpg (http://s1118.photobucket.com/user/spec134/media/68%20Chevelle/IMG_20140302_171320_zps84922a97.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/03/IMG_20140303_170249_zpsb9c6d52b-1.jpg (http://s1118.photobucket.com/user/spec134/media/68%20Chevelle/IMG_20140303_170249_zpsb9c6d52b.jpg.html)

[spec134]

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.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/04/20140401_170313_zpse9417239-1.jpg (http://s1118.photobucket.com/user/spec134/media/68%20Chevelle/20140401_170313_zpse9417239.jpg.html)
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/04/20140401_170327_zps350412c1-1.jpg (http://s1118.photobucket.com/user/spec134/media/68%20Chevelle/20140401_170327_zps350412c1.jpg.html)
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/04/10298865_790643974280783_661700138971865-1.jpg (http://s1118.photobucket.com/user/spec134/media/68%20Chevelle/10298865_790643974280783_6617001389718658679_n_zps 267dd638.jpg.html)
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https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/04/10299153_790643884280792_804462008491646-1.jpg (http://s1118.photobucket.com/user/spec134/media/68%20Chevelle/10299153_790643884280792_8044620084916462993_n_zps 85d34c77.jpg.html)
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[spec134]

Got the frame back from the powder coaters today. Happy is an understatement. Definitely feel as though I made the right choice.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/04/10299153_790643884280792_804462008491646-1.jpg (http://s1118.photobucket.com/user/spec134/media/68%20Chevelle/10299153_790643884280792_8044620084916462993_n_zps 85d34c77.jpg.html)
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/05/20140506_105113_zps728f5f80-1.jpg (http://s1118.photobucket.com/user/spec134/media/68%20Chevelle/20140506_105113_zps728f5f80.jpg.html)
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/05/20140513_101604_zps9050dc0c-1.jpg (http://s1118.photobucket.com/user/spec134/media/68%20Chevelle/20140513_101604_zps9050dc0c.jpg.html)
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/05/20140513_101619_zps8ebfb858-1.jpg (http://s1118.photobucket.com/user/spec134/media/68%20Chevelle/20140513_101619_zps8ebfb858.jpg.html)
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/05/20140513_101926_zps48a1aef7-1.jpg (http://s1118.photobucket.com/user/spec134/media/68%20Chevelle/20140513_101926_zps48a1aef7.jpg.html)

[WallaceMFG]

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

[spec134]

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!!!

[jay793]

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

[bonecrrusher]

What color is that?

Looks a lot like my Lemans blue.

[jay793]

2013 Cadillac cts color - opulent blue metallic, looks real good in the sun

[analyte]

Great work. Subscribed!!

[85coupe50]

Very nice...

[spec134]

It's been awhile since I have posted anything. Here is a quick update of what has been done so far.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/10/20140518_103248_zpsfc719c53-1.jpg (http://s1118.photobucket.com/user/spec134/media/68%20Chevelle/20140518_103248_zpsfc719c53.jpg.html)
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/10/DSC00944_zps6dbaf100-1.jpg (http://s1118.photobucket.com/user/spec134/media/68%20Chevelle/DSC00944_zps6dbaf100.jpg.html)
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/10/DSC00945_zps505a410a-1.jpg (http://s1118.photobucket.com/user/spec134/media/68%20Chevelle/DSC00945_zps505a410a.jpg.html)
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/10/20140925_152436_zpspsikksyx-1.jpg (http://s1118.photobucket.com/user/spec134/media/68%20Chevelle/20140925_152436_zpspsikksyx.jpg.html)

[spec134]

Finally got the body over to a solid shop.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/10/20140825_180411_zpsdwmo939r-1.jpg (http://s1118.photobucket.com/user/spec134/media/68%20Chevelle/20140825_180411_zpsdwmo939r.jpg.html)

As soon as I dropped it off he sent it off to the blasters. This is what he got back.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/10/20140917_192738_zpshjc6qmd4-1.jpg (http://s1118.photobucket.com/user/spec134/media/68%20Chevelle/20140917_192738_zpshjc6qmd4.jpg.html)
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/10/20140917_193151_zpsgglaln74-1.jpg (http://s1118.photobucket.com/user/spec134/media/68%20Chevelle/20140917_193151_zpsgglaln74.jpg.html)
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2014/10/20140917_192732_zpshcrqozz4-1.jpg (http://s1118.photobucket.com/user/spec134/media/68%20Chevelle/20140917_192732_zpshcrqozz4.jpg.html)