LS1,2004r and more frame off 65 convert

[gto65lvr]

I am collecting more parts and getting ready to start back up on my 65 lemans convert. While trying to finish my 73 TA tribute and sell.

65 Lemans convert mom bought new most body work done just a little more then prime and block.
Frame off build

98 LS1 Comp cam 228/560 lift approx
S&P modified F body oil pan
CPT(Art Carr)Built up 2004r with thier 10" converter Left over from another project and never used
Edelbrock headers
Ford 9"
Spectra Modified stock fuel tank for EFI (one of the last 2 left available from Rock auto glad I looked in time)

eibach springs
bilstien shocks
Hotchkis front and rear sway bars
Hotchkis lower rear trailing arms
UMI adjustable uppers rear
Hotchkis front steering linkage set
Moog ball joints
polygraphite bushings

I have all this I have been collecting so far need to decide on brake Probably going to go with the CPP 13" big brake kit is complete and price is very fair.
also need to decide on the type of steering box I am going to use to(Ratio,variable,etc)


I am getting very excited in about a week I will play with mocking the engine in to see how it will fit.

I am also going to run AC in it so vintage or the classic direct fit they both have separate heating and cooling coils which is better.

Not messing with the body though leaving all emblems down to the gills and LEMANS on the qtr's. but GTO hood.

Interior is undecided at this point stock buckets or 04+GTO seats but no matter how I modify the front seat brackets the seats still sit about 3-4 " too high for me(looks)

I will update in the next week or so with some pics of the loot and the car

been waiting to do this for a very long time the ol girl has been very patient with me and it is her time to have a makeover.

Designing to be an updated version of an already perfect car and be a super comfy driver not having to worry about carburation issues, stinky exhaust, cold blooded and whatever else. plus the kicker 22+MPG and over 100+ pounds lighter in the front

[b-man]

Eric,

Good luck on your project.

I found out that I needed to buy a lot of little things that I had never anticipated going in. Plus I ended up doing as ton of other upgrades that really had nothing to do with the engine swap, I guess they call it 'project creep'.

It will all be worth it when you're finished.

I'll be watching. :cool2:

Bart

[gto65lvr]

Got a little done today tore down the motor for the new cam,springs,modified oil pan. Took some pics of the car and am now waiting for the parts to come in next week so I can continue. I have the car on a 67 frame from a junked car while the orig convert frame sits outside waiting to be reblasted with the front control arms and the 9" rear I have, it is used but setup for the A body and is a couple inches total narrower than the 8.2 rear.

cam specs are 224/228 @50 581/588 lift 112 sep comp cam should be ok for street

BART---How do you insert pics in post while you type?? I can only load them at the bottom all tiny and SH$T. I am blonde and cannot figure it out

[b-man]

BART---How do you insert pics in post while you type?? I can only load them at the bottom all tiny and SH$T. I am blonde and cannot figure it outSet up a free account here and start downloading your pics onto their site:http://photobucket.com/

Then just copy and paste the IMG code into your posts wherever you want the images to show up.

[gto65lvr]

parts are starting to come in mainly suspension linkages, ball joints, shocks,installing new cam,oil pump,timing chain, waiting for modified oil pan from S&P

http://img37.imageshack.us/img37/4997/65resto021.th.jpg (http://img37.imageshack.us/i/65resto021.jpg/)

got my headers with the UPS ding in one tube, hole in the box and coating scraped off because of it on the mounting flange
http://img526.imageshack.us/img526/4803/65resto025.th.jpg (http://img526.imageshack.us/i/65resto025.jpg/)

looks like the seats are going to barely work due to the height of them gonna have to keep the head rests off and cut them off of the back seats


http://img524.imageshack.us/img524/7742/65resto022.th.jpg (http://img524.imageshack.us/i/65resto022.jpg/)

http://img524.imageshack.us/img524/7742/65resto022.th.jpg (http://img524.imageshack.us/i/65resto022.jpg/)
http://img7.imageshack.us/img7/7927/65resto024.th.jpg (http://img7.imageshack.us/i/65resto024.jpg/)

[gto65lvr]

Got the frame sandblasted and tried to fit the engine in the car then decided yup I will move get the KWIK brackets I want AC too and cannot get the Edelbrock headers to fit with the alternator down low. I also dont want to raise the engine up so high that the trans is forced extremly close to the trans tunnel against the floor, one just because tight fit and 2 heat from trans into passenger compartment.

The rear end had adapters thought they were for 5 x 475 they were still 5 x4.5 wierd? must have been used for 1 inch spacers pretty goofy. So the meats are the only wheels I had laying around that had the right bolt pattern, good for visuals I guess. Gonna have the Axles bolt pattern redrilled for 4.75 I live about 20 minutes from Dutchman so that will work out great. Although they are kinda expensive compared to others

Here is what I did today from a bare frame and messing with the car too
http://img299.imageshack.us/img299/165/65resto033.th.jpg (http://img299.imageshack.us/i/65resto033.jpg/)
http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/3572/65resto029.th.jpg (http://img402.imageshack.us/i/65resto029.jpg/)

Will have to change the upper mounts on the rear end to the proper tab and bushing no big deal
http://img56.imageshack.us/img56/3133/65resto027.th.jpg (http://img56.imageshack.us/i/65resto027.jpg/)
http://img377.imageshack.us/img377/9310/65resto032.th.jpg (http://img377.imageshack.us/i/65resto032.jpg/)


Well cannot do a whole lot more until my PST bushings come in then I can assemble the A Arms and mock up the front suspension to make sure my steering linkage is going to clear the pan ok before I go painting an putting everything in stone.:rock:

[6 Grrrs]

You are posting the thumbnails & not the pics themselves.

Nice project by the way.