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1968 Chevelle LQ4/LS3 Build "Brooklyn" DC TRUE

Well guys and gals here is my 1968 Chevelle/Malibu originally 307/th350 that was later converted to 350/th350. I've owned this car for over a year and a half. I originally posted my build over at Chevelles.com forum http://www.chevelles.com/forums/show...415&highlight= but think it may now be better suited for here. My plan is to make a weekend cruiser/daily driver with power no plans of boost so I felt the 6.0 was the way to go.

What it looked like the day I bought it
http://i1118.photobucket.com/albums/...8chevelle1.jpg

Some of the metal work done
http://i1118.photobucket.com/albums/...gejpeg_2_3.jpg
http://i1118.photobucket.com/albums/...gejpeg_2_4.jpg
http://i1118.photobucket.com/albums/...gejpeg_2_9.jpg
http://i1118.photobucket.com/albums/...ejpeg_2_10.jpg
http://i1118.photobucket.com/albums/...ejpeg_2_14.jpg

I just recently pulled the 350/350 I had in there
http://youtu.be/AT85z1CC-xw
http://i1118.photobucket.com/albums/...ps66f807af.jpg

I plan to put in a 04' LQ4 with a LS3 top end
http://i1118.photobucket.com/albums/...psbbc8e050.jpg
http://i1118.photobucket.com/albums/...psd229ae8c.jpg
http://i1118.photobucket.com/albums/...ps958f1276.jpg
http://i1118.photobucket.com/albums/...ps4938af90.jpg
http://i1118.photobucket.com/albums/...ps7ab3d008.jpg
http://i1118.photobucket.com/albums/...ps96871bb2.jpg
http://i1118.photobucket.com/albums/...ps36120c98.jpg

As it sits today
http://i1118.photobucket.com/albums/...ps3537e1ed.jpg

Currently I've been gathering parts for the swap. I was able to get a long block LQ4/80E for pretty cheap. I was also able to find a good deal on a f-body oil pan, Dirty Dingo slider mounts and I'm still undecided on whether I should use the Doug or Hooker swap headers. Right now I'm looking for an accessory drive, wire harness/pcm and a few other parts.

I plan to redo all the suspension with UMI parts starting with the rear and working my way up front.

As of right now the car is sitting but hopefully I can get this project started soon. Any and all info/suggestions is helpful thanks in advance.

So far I've been a little busy. Haven't been able to do everything I wanted but have made some progress. The plan is to get the body off the frame in the next 2 weeks or so. I got the front clip off a week ago. I also plan to change up the interior, so I sold my front 69-72 buckets I had. I still have the rear bench if anyone is interested. I've also picked up a few suspension pieces here and there.

http://i1118.photobucket.com/albums/...ps84922a97.jpg

http://i1118.photobucket.com/albums/...psb9c6d52b.jpg

This looks like its gona be a sweet project. You're doin some stuff i want to do to my 69 Chevelle. I'm sure its gona turn out awesome.

Welcome to the site. Good looking car. Keep up the good work. Are the Chevelle guys giving you a lot of flack for painting your engine Pontiac blue?

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Originally Posted by WSSix (Post 543360)

Welcome to the site. Good looking car. Keep up the good work. Are the Chevelle guys giving you a lot of flack for painting your engine Pontiac blue?

Haven't gotten any yet. But wont be surprised when I do.

That frame looks really nice,you are doing a great job so far:thumbsup:

Yeah, coming along nicely. :thumbsup: Are you doing majority of the work yourself?

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Originally Posted by 214Chevelle (Post 550504)

Yeah, coming along nicely. :thumbsup: Are you doing majority of the work yourself?

For the most part. Financially unable to afford to send it out. Plus I cant see myself paying someone else to do something I know I can do. There are going to be things I wont be able to do but until then it's all me.