In an effort to keep this project moving forward, I set the trans and bellhousing in place.
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This enabled me to make sure I had the engine where it needed to be, specifically to be sure the return line for the power steering reservoir cleared the shock mount.
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To help figure out driveline angles, I cut 10-3/8” off of a damaged driveshaft from the El Camino and welded it together for mock up. In case you're wondering, the El Camino and Chevelle used the same length driveshafts, so that means the Chevelle's engine is 10-3/8" back from stock location.
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With an actual driveshaft in place, I now see the rear hoop needs to be raised… so there’s my next project within a project!
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