68 firebird ls1 swap

[jsconiers]

It's been a long time since I updated on the build. Well I've decided I need some help. I contacted a local shop for help. They've done some really cool projects and I was very impressed with their work. I stripped the car of it's interior and all of the exterior parts. The only thing left on the inside is the door panels and dash. The door panels will be coming out tomorrow.

I decided to make some changes in the build of the car as it will not be done by July as I first thought. In short I'm going to build the car so there will be no regrets later on. I sold my 12 bolt, rear disc kit and T56 setup. I was going with the g-bar but I contacted Detroit speed and am now sold on their quadra link kit. while I'm at it I'll be purchasing their mini tub kit, ls1 gas tank, sub frame connector and firewall filler panel. I think I'm going to go with their 9" as well because it comes setup with the brackets. I'm also thinking about the Budnik Fontana 18x10 but I'm not quite sold. I'm going to settle on my wheels before ordering as the rear end is setup for the back space of the wheels. In any event I know I'm running a 295 tire.

I picked up a nose assembly and front valence panel from Florida. I just finished ordering a bunch of sheet metal (quarters, tail panel, outer wheel houses, trunk drop off, fender extensions, core support, battery tray kit, etc) from a local vendor. Got everything except the hood, fenders, bolt kit and a few other small front end parts.

I also ordered a Ford Motor sports disc brake kit for the 9" and purchased a 4L60E and 4l80E. The 4l60E will be installed immediately. The 4L80E will be installed after a rebuild , level 10 parts, transgo shift kit and other goodies.

Been spending a lot of money. One good thing is I found a local place that has LQ4's pretty cheep. Thinking of seeing if any one wants one on the board.