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67 Chevy II, Heidts, '99 LS1 / T56, '79 Trans-Am 3.73 - 12 bolt w/ disk brakes,'84T/A tilt wheel, '95 Grand Prix seats(front and rear),'67 Vette hand brake, '95 GP accelerator pedal & cable,front air intake and still adding
Nice to hear from you again Jack. The 63 was really starting to go away from what I wanted, plus I found this 66 (always wanted a post car) cheap. I finally realized the 502 route was going to cost me way to much money, so I decided to do the LS1 thing.
See you finally gave up on that 283, yours is looking good, nice work on those headers.
__________________ 66 Chevy II, 2dr sedan TCI MII front clip,
Wilwood 12" aluminum disc, Currie 9",
Detroit tru-trac, 3.50, Caltracs
00 LS1/4L60e, Comp XR281HR/918 springs, LS6 intake, Fuddle 3200 TC, March underdrive dampner,
1 3/4 longtube headers, w/x-over
Nice to hear from you again Jack. The 63 was really starting to go away from what I wanted, plus I found this 66 (always wanted a post car) cheap. I finally realized the 502 route was going to cost me way to much money, so I decided to do the LS1 thing.
See you finally gave up on that 283, yours is looking good, nice work on those headers.
LMAO....the 283 was a lot of fun, and it ran really well for what it was. I sold it a guy off steves board for a fraction of what I had in it, but I too really liked the idea of the LSX style setup. Your 63 was sweet, but I have to say I really do like this 66 your building. Good luck, and keep the pics coming!
Jack
__________________ 63 Chevy II SS....NOW LSX powered!
The GTO pans will clear the stock steering as they are a front sump pan.
My stock steering did not clear the GTO pan - I did not determine how much it was off by - but the general comment that it works is not true - every vehicle has different tolerances and my just didn't work out.
The 66 is a very neat body style. You have very little room for rear tires. Are you going to minitub or just let the tires spin a little bit?
Its already minitubbed and has a 275/50-15 underneath it with about 2 more inches of clearance left.
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My stock steering did not clear the GTO pan - I did not determine how much it was off by - but the general comment that it works is not true - every vehicle has different tolerances and my just didn't work out.
Very true on the differences, especially on these thrid gens.
__________________ 66 Chevy II, 2dr sedan TCI MII front clip,
Wilwood 12" aluminum disc, Currie 9",
Detroit tru-trac, 3.50, Caltracs
00 LS1/4L60e, Comp XR281HR/918 springs, LS6 intake, Fuddle 3200 TC, March underdrive dampner,
1 3/4 longtube headers, w/x-over
My stock steering did not clear the GTO pan - I did not determine how much it was off by - but the general comment that it works is not true - every vehicle has different tolerances and my just didn't work out.
It is a good possibility it was the mounts that you chose to use. Some mounts move the engine back, which will cause the steering linkage to hit the pan. I used Transdapt mounts, and modified them to move the engine 1" forward. I have NO issues with steering.
Jack
__________________ 63 Chevy II SS....NOW LSX powered!
I'm thinking of putting a LSX eng in my car. You said you had to move the engine forward 1", was this done to clear the steering linkage? Your pics are very helpful. I'm assuming the block hugger headers won't work?
I'm thinking of putting a LSX eng in my car. You said you had to move the engine forward 1", was this done to clear the steering linkage? Your pics are very helpful. I'm assuming the block hugger headers won't work?
I actually did it for several reasons. 1. I gained more room in the trans tunnel. 2. I needed more room for the coil brackets from the factory brake booster, and the heater blower motor. 3. I did not like where the heater lines were placed off the water pump.
I highly doubt that you will get block hugger headers in there. I made my own, just finished up the passenger side last night. Still have to weld the collectors and the flanges.
Jack
__________________ 63 Chevy II SS....NOW LSX powered!
The factory F-body alternator mounting location will clear with an aftermarket front clip. Forget about the stock A/C compressor though. I mounted the A/C compressor on the passenger side high with some great brackets I found.
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1962 Nova hardtop, LS1, Muncie 4 speed, TCI front clip, Hedman headers, deep black outside, red inside, AC, PS., narrowed 8.5 inch 10 bolt, still going together but got it started
Just wanted to say Hi to everyone. I'm building a 67 chevy II. I'm installing a ls2 with a 6-speed. I am also using the stock front clip. Baby deuce has inspired me to build my own headers. I started on them what fun. If you have any more pics would like to check them out. Thanks Jamie.
My current state of LS1/Nova conversion 
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I still think you should have kept the 63!
