1967 Lemans Project - LS376/480 & 4L80E Build

[andrewb70]

Great project. I just read the whole thread and you are making great progress.



With regard to the gauge layout. I recommend that you mount the tach and the speedo as close together as possible. I speak from experience on this. With a smaller diameter steering wheel, which I am sure you will be using, it will be hard to have full visibility of the two center gauges unless they are very close together. An alternative layout would be to mount the tach in the middle and a smaller speedo off to the side. While this setup is not symmetrical, it will be much more practical.

Also make sure the the transmission crossmember can slide out of their perches by turning the crossmember clockwise or counter clockwise as viewed from the bottom. Remember, with the body in place, the exhaust in place, and the transmission raised just slightly off the crossmember, you will have precious little room to maneuver. I have my stock Pontiac style crossmember inside the c-channel of the frame, like the OEM was, and it is a challenge to remove it for servicing. I am just afraid that you will bolt everything together slide a body on top and then realize later that you can't remove the crossmember.

Andrew