1970 Camaro RS - LS Swap Build "Project Glo"

[camaromurph]

Thank you, it's been a process. I spoke with Hooker tech and HOK-12614HKR works perfect. It's listed for a 4L60 transmission. The holes lined up for without any extra drilling, but might be different for a 79. Energy Suspension transmission mount ENS-3-1142G was also used. I didn't get a measurment on how far below it sat, but I can tell you it gave the car a lot more clearance in comparison to the original pan that came with the 6L80E. The car is lowered 2" in the front and 3" in the back, but the G8 pan is the shallowest pan to my knowledge for this trans.

Win

Thanks. When you get it back together I wouldn't mind getting a dimension for how far the pan sits below the frame rails. I don't plan to purchase until April/May so I'm hoping you might have it back together by then

Murph

[Royalty Rides]

Getting anxious to see some color but it's a must to have the lines and body perfect.

[Royalty Rides]

Some new progress pics metal work is almost complete on the car. Smoothed firewall, new trunk pan and dash cowl corners had rust repaired. Front end metal needs to be align before it is block sanded and prepped for paint Can't wait until the subframe is clear of all the dust and looking brand new again

[BLWN1]

Nice

[Royalty Rides]

Nice

Thank you

[Royalty Rides]

I stopped by the body shop yesterday and the trans tunnel has been welded. The front end was fitted will be placed back on for block sanding. Keeping my fingers crossed for some the paint to be sprayed next week.
My plan is to take the shell without front end and drop in the motor, trans, run the vintage air hoses and wiring harness into the car. Then bring it back to the paint shop to let them finish up putting the car back together. I went with Hooker Long Tube Ceramic 1 7/8" headers and got them mounted on.

[Royalty Rides]

Nothing better than stopping by the paint shop unexpectedly and seeing a freshly applied coat on your car. Pretty happy with the gaps on the doors and trunk.

[Royalty Rides]

Pleased with the color choice. This is raw paint without any cutting or buffing. I will be picking up the shell tomorrow so I can install the drivetrain before the front end is put back together

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[David Sloan]

Very nice!

[Royalty Rides]

Very nice!

Thank you!

[patoruzrs73]

Really nice!!! can you post some pics of the oil pan clearence with the subframe? and oil pan lowest point according to the subframe rails? what headers are you using? Im planning to install a ls3/6l90 on my 73RS camaro.. so these details really matter.....

Rgds!!!

[c4racer2]

Thank goodness - at first I thought you had gone with that gold color and was like "eauuuh"

Then scrolled down to realize that was just the primer!

Actual Color choice is sweet!! Love it!

[Royalty Rides]

Really nice!!! can you post some pics of the oil pan clearence with the subframe? and oil pan lowest point according to the subframe rails? what headers are you using? Im planning to install a ls3/6l90 on my 73RS camaro.. so these details really matter.....

Rgds!!!

Thank you. Yes I will be back at the paint shop within the next week. I'm using holley 302-1 pan, but I believe 302-2 gives slightly more clearrance. Headers are Hooker Super Comp 1 7/8". Part number is 2298-1HKR... I do believe the 6L90 trans pan might come down more than the 6L80

[Royalty Rides]

Thank goodness - at first I thought you had gone with that gold color and was like "eauuuh"

Then scrolled down to realize that was just the primer!

Actual Color choice is sweet!! Love it!

HAHA yeah that gold was the basecoat and I just wanted to show some progress with the build.

Thanks, I found it at the PPG booth at SEMA a couple years ago and was set.

[Royalty Rides]

I was able to get the Vintage Air hoses ran through the firewall. Want the engine bay to be nice and neat. Progress is moving right along should have the hood aligned and get color tested for the stripes real soon.

[Barrrf]

Goddamn. This build is going along great. Keep us posted!

[Motown 454]

I Love the color. That looks sweet!

[chem]

what color is this? car looks great!

[Royalty Rides]

what color is this? car looks great!

Thanks it's called Orange Glow