Yep...another 1st gen...but it's mine

[Angelo]

How many of these cars did they make?
Lol. Just kidding. The car looks great. Wow to the paint job and high quality work my friend.

[Motown 454]

Thanks everyone for the responses! I have a shiftworks 67 shifter and also the gen 5...not sure which. Its still that old school vs new school line I deal with LOL...any suggestions?

There is a nice write up on moding the gen 5 shifter to work withe the 4l80/85 to let you get all the gears. It's written by member diet coke . I have the pictures that are missing from the article if you read it and are interested.

[sginphx]

Thanks...I would love to see anything you have! Def don't need to reinvent the wheel. I searched for a member named diet coke and couldn't find him. Searched in both Transmissions and Interiors to find article. Do you know where it is? Thanks again for the kind words and help!!

[sginphx]

Found it on LSTech site but no pics...so yes please send and thanks. let me know if it's easier emailing it.

[Zoomin]

Looks great to me! The point is to please yourself after all, you're payments ng the bills.

What color blue is that?

[sginphx]

Well....got some small stuff done..PS hoses run, etc....but have run out of time at work so off she goes to have the wiring and plumbing done. hopefully driving in a few weeks...hopefully...

[Zoomin]

Boy, really pops in the sun!

[sginphx]

Thanks Zoomin! I really like the color! it pops in the sun and is almost black at night or overcast. Wish it was clean when pics were taken but oh well...

[sginphx]

Well...I have been looking for the DSE radiator filler that covers the fender supports for awhile, they discontinued it a year ago, and was lucky enough to find one! Feeling very fortunate! Also ordered my 3" exhaust kit and mufflers from Stainless Works and a front spoiler from Spoilers by Randy. Even though work is hectic right now it does feel good to be making progress...

[sginphx]

Been making some progress....brake and fuel lines are run, Vintage AC is installed and working on wiring now. Hopefully just another week or so and she should be running! Pics to follow hopefully...

[DJW32]

Did you set the motor closer to the firewall? Was there any work that needed to be done to the trans tunnel to get that 80e in there?

[sginphx]

I ended up using the Hooker kit ( motor mounts, headers and trans mount). It fit amazingly well. I did use a mast oil pan as I am running a stroked LS3 and didn't want to modify the Holley pan. I would definitely recommend them!

[DJW32]

Very cool. And the 4l80e fit with no modification?

[sginphx]

I didn't need to modify the tunnel to fit the trans...I may have to cut the shifter hole depending on which shifter we end up using. I am deciding between the Orig replacement or a gen 5 as we are installing a gen 5 console. Will let you know when I get there in a week or two.

[sginphx]

Got it started for the first time! Very happy...can't upload a small video though...should be drive able this week!!

[sginphx]

Well...been along time! Have hermostly finished.Attachment 163488

[Gmc427]

On a mission now...I wish it actually happened as fast as it looks here LOL Some more items came in. Since this is a "budget" build went with TMI seats ( they recline yah!! ) One piece headliner, Got the wheels and tires...American Racing with Faulkens....yes...this is where I loose some of you as I am going to run a chrome/polished wheel. Remember...this is a better version of what I had and these beat Cragers LOL

what sizes have you gone with?

[sginphx]

I used an 18x8 front and 18x11 rear

[Gmc427]

I used an 18x8 front and 18x11 rear

tires?

[Gmachine1911]

Really nice car...Congrats on all the progress! Looks like a twin to my 68!