My Chevelle Is Getting A Makeover!! - Page 3 - Lateral-g Forums

mdprovee · #21 02-01-2010, 01:41 PM

I like it, looks like you are well on your way.

**214Chevy** · #22 02-08-2010, 07:03 PM

The transforrmation is coming along. Here are few pics of the tranny tunnel getting fabbed & modified for the T56 Magnum and driveshaft. Next, is to finish up shaving the firewall and get it painted.

**214Chevy** · #23 02-08-2010, 07:14 PM

A few more after test fitting the shifter handle and welding up the shifter ring.

pokey64 · #24 02-08-2010, 07:42 PM

Looking good!

Are you planning on a console?

**214Chevy** · #25 02-08-2010, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by pokey64

Looking good!

Are you planning on a console?

Yeah, I'm gonna drive the hell out of it this summer and that will be my next upgrade next winter. A console along with a custom dashboard to go with it. Thanks!

**GregWeld** · #26 02-08-2010, 08:11 PM

Funny -- I was designing this same tunnel "mod" around the TKO 600 in my buddies 55... But since it has an Art Morrison chassis -- and there's NO WAY to get the tranny out of the car without pulling the motor... I wanted to be able to "service" the shifter from the top.... so went with a "flat" piece that I can remove and be able to get the whole shift mechanism out. That and he already bought a "factory" precut carpet...

Looks good! Nice work!

tony byram · #27 02-08-2010, 08:12 PM

Wow! That Chevelle is just stunning what color is that? Its beautiful! Im considering pulling my big-block and going the same route so Im watching your build with great interest! A engine swap like this would make my car alot lighter in the nose, as well as alot better on mileage.

**waynieZ** · #28 02-08-2010, 08:14 PM

Nice progress its moving along well it looks good.

**214Chevy** · #29 02-09-2010, 06:45 AM

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Originally Posted by tony byram

Wow! That Chevelle is just stunning what color is that? Its beautiful! Im considering pulling my big-block and going the same route so Im watching your build with great interest! A engine swap like this would make my car alot lighter in the nose, as well as alot better on mileage.

I found this color in the paint book at English color. It took me several trips and several paint sprays to see if I liked it. IMO, picking a paint color is the hardest thing to do on a resto. But anyway, this is an original GM paint code from 1990. It's called Blue Metallic I think. Thanks!

**tones2SS** · #30 02-09-2010, 09:44 AM

Very nice. Keep us posted. Should be killer when complete.