Project Greyscale 1971 Trans Am

[Sonar Chief]

Nice ... I was wondering how they might work out, looks like they are just what you need for the swap.

Thanks for sharing .... might be a rev. 2 for my 12 bolt!

[syborg tt]

Wow that is a great looking kit for the 9" almost makes me want to swap to a 9.

[paulk68]

"The directions don't include a single measurement or diagram to help you locate the brackets. They make it seem like they fall into place but that is not the case especially when using a 9".

After calling and getting as much info as possible I starting installing the brackets. I needed to modify the upper brackets to fit on the 9" housing but finally got everything where I thought they should be and welded the brackets on."


The products are great but I have struggled with the directions as well and called several times to clarify. I was hoping they were a little more detailed.

[bsharpe]

Originally Posted by Sonar Chief

Nice ... I was wondering how they might work out, looks like they are just what you need for the swap.

Thanks for sharing .... might be a rev. 2 for my 12 bolt!

It is great setup. I lucked out and the timing worked perfectly for this build.

Originally Posted by syborg tt

Wow that is a great looking kit for the 9" almost makes me want to swap to a 9.

You can use the flanges with the 12bolt but you would have to tear it apart to put it in a jig.

You need to build another car. I remember seeing you have one of Scotts subframes sitting around.

I just hope more builds start using ABS. I need more info so its easier when I try to add it.

Originally Posted by paulk68

The products are great but I have struggled with the directions as well and called several times to clarify. I was hoping they were a little more detailed.

It is great that they have people on the phones answering questions but i would prefer all the info added to the instructions. I work on my stuff at night and dont like to make calls.

[bsharpe]

I finished installing the 4 link and 9". I decided to keep my frame rails since they are in great shape and thicker replacements were offer $500.

I tried to strengthen the frame and 4 link bracket to prevent cracking. It looks like the other cars frame cracked in front of the 4 link cradle/bracket. This is where the frames are thinnest from being bent.

I took a piece of 1/8 angle iron to strengthen this area. I welded it to the ridetech bracket hoping it would help distribute the load. I also welded the ridetech bracket in a few spots to help secure it.

[bsharpe]

Now that the rear suspension and axle have been installed i can finish up the trans and driveshaft tunnel. The 6l90 is huge and requires the trans tunnel to be widened and raised. The yoke is also very high compared to other trans and required the cross brace to be replaced and the driveshaft tunnel raised.









With that done i am going to work on test fitting the interior. I am stealing the seats from the chevelle. I like them a lot and they will work better in the trans am.

[bsharpe]

The interior has been installed. I mounted the seats as low aspossible. Im only 5'9" and have 4" of clearance above my head which should be plenty of room.

[Justin@EntropyRad]

Love this thing, especially the recaros

[WSSix]

Nice work. Tell me more about them there Recaros , would ya. Thanks

[bsharpe]

Originally Posted by WSSix

Nice work. Tell me more about them there Recaros , would ya. Thanks

I got the seats from a Saturn ion redline. They should be tha same as the chevy cobalt ss seats. I really like them and they fit me well. They are taller than regular recaros and are not a good fit for most muscle cars.