Project Wheels and Stance gets a motor and trans! - Page 4 - Lateral-g Forums

**JayR** · #31 06-30-2010, 08:31 AM

We ran into a little hiccup that was resolved by an awesome vendor. In the picture, you can see the killer CTS-V accessory drive system that keeps everything in close and mounts the alternator way down low on the driver's side..... Right on top of my Lee steering box. The car and the motor were never in the same room until the swap started and bonehead me immediately went for the cool looking drive never thinking about side effects so I called Pace Performance to see if just by chance they might have a relocation bracket to save me from having to replace a $500 drive and they simply said to pack it back up and we'll swap you straight across for a Corvette drive! I'm so grateful so that is why there's no drive in some of these pics but that will get fixed very shortly.

**JayR** · #32 06-30-2010, 08:39 AM

The Powerglide crossmember actually works with the new 6 speed with a couple slight modifications including cutting a tiny notch in the dead center and scooting it rearward a few inches.

Yes, I'm going to paint those framerails but getting running is first priority!

HRBS · #33 06-30-2010, 09:21 AM

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Yes, I'm going to paint those framerails but getting running is first priority!

Paint is added weight and will only slow you down. LOL
Looks good man.... like it belongs in there !

**JayR** · #34 06-30-2010, 11:33 AM

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Paint is added weight and will only slow you down. LOL
Looks good man.... like it belongs in there !

It does belong in there! LOL

The WidowMaker · #35 06-30-2010, 10:01 PM

look at you do'in it. keep up the good work!

travmon · #36 07-01-2010, 08:26 AM

just watching from afar

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Chris, That would be our old friend, Travis Moore whose screen name you don't recognize because he secretly lurks a dozen different boards in anonymity!

It's great to have good friends like Chris, Travis, Brett A and the crew at J-Rod and Custom right here in the NW who are down to help a brother out on the projects. Thanks Everyone! We may be calling on you, Travis!

Headed up to the shop tonight to work on the car and this time, I'll remember the camera to show J-Rod's handiwork on the trans tunnel that is almost too nice to cover in carpet and sound deadener.

bigtyme1 · #37 07-03-2010, 07:19 PM

Jay, I'm really glad you got this project going. What a sweet ride.

Sti_Guy · #38 07-03-2010, 07:35 PM

Super excited to see the project happening. 64 Skylark was my first car boy do I miss it! Hows the daily running?

**89 RS** · #39 07-03-2010, 09:17 PM

Jason, awesome to see your "real world" type build...can't wait to see more! You provide inspiration to guys that can't afford the high-dollar type build.

**JayR** · #40 07-05-2010, 01:40 PM

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Jay, I'm really glad you got this project going. What a sweet ride.

Thanks Mark! If you ever come back here. we'll go for a ride!

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Super excited to see the project happening. 64 Skylark was my first car boy do I miss it! Hows the daily running?

Come over anytime and dive in, Kendrick! I could use your skills! Daily is doing good!

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Jason, awesome to see your "real world" type build...can't wait to see more! You provide inspiration to guys that can't afford the high-dollar type build.

Thanks Corey, glad you get it!

Headed out today to plumb the fuel system. Wish me luck!