LSA Powered 69 Camaro -"Lou's Change"

[Lous69]

The crew at V8TV has been working on the trans tunnel and firewall.

The T56Magnum required the trans tunnel to be opened up since we are mounting the LSA motor in the rearmost position using DSE LS motor mounts.

The trans tunnel was clearanced by John.

First he cut out a basic window that would allow him to clearly see what needed to be done when the trans got lifted into position.







That obnoxious shifter hole cutout was compliments of someone in the past.

Next, John lifted the trans to plan his overall surgery strategy.




He could now see he had to slightly raise the tunnel and to create a whole new tunnel to firewall transition.

First he made a new tunnel roof and welded it in.




Notice how he made a piece that gently transitions into the original tunnel with nice radius edges.




He then cut out the firewall to tunnel transition and began fabricating his own.




Here is the result of John's craftsmanship. I think it looks a lot nicer than the stock transition ever did.




He also made a filler panel for the firewall and installed it.












Next week the body goes out to media blasting. We already know there will be some needed floor and trunk repairs along with some inner rear fender and dash repairs. Hopefully there won't be TOO many surprises when it comes back...

[g356gear]

Originally Posted by Lous69

Next week the body goes out to media blasting. We already know there will be some needed floor and trunk repairs along with some inner rear fender and dash repairs. Hopefully there won't be TOO many surprises when it comes back...

I think I would be "knockin on wood" right about now.

[Lous69]

Originally Posted by g356gear

I think I would be "knockin on wood" right about now.

I have been. So much so, my head hurts...

I'm saying my prayers, being nice to others and not running with scissors in hopes the rust Gods will be nice....

Having said that, the V8TV crew has a proven track record of being able to fix what needs fixing, all the while saying things like "when we're done, you won't be able to tell we were ever there."

If you look at the picture gallery of V8TV's Royal Purple Camaro build on their web site it leaves little doubt they can fix ANY amount of rust.

Very impressive.

Most people would have given up and looked for another body.

Here's a link to that gallery:

http://www.v8tvshow.com/images/stori...S05/index.html

[Musclerodz]

Originally Posted by Lous69

Next week the body goes out to media blasting. We already know there will be some needed floor and trunk repairs along with some inner rear fender and dash repairs. Hopefully there won't be TOO many surprises when it comes back...

I would have waited till after blasting before welding up the clearanced areas since I know Murphy works full time at my shop. No doubt Kevin and crew will do you right in the event you did not knock on the right piece of wood.