[Kurt L71S]

Made the trip to Chuck's Engines yesterday. Chuck has her breathing once again...and breathing very well I might add!...
The TH350 Trans is a total rebuild and is ready to install...

Thanks Chuck Peterson for everything you have done for me! It is an honor to have you as a friend!...

I have a video of the 350 running on the stand. You will need to visit this Facebook page to check it out!

https://www.facebook.com/kurt.keller.969

[JG'SGTO]

Good to hear you are making progress.

[Kurt L71S]

Originally Posted by JG'SGTO

Good to hear you are making progress.

Thanks JG,
I now have the 350 engine back in the shop and ready to get her installed along with the newly rebuilt TH350 Trans...
My hope is....this Sport will sound and run great! Can hardly wait to fire her up!...

[Kurt L71S]

Made some serious progress yesterday. Mated the Trans and the Poncho 350 and shoe-horned them into place. She fit like a glove...
Removed the Front End for an easy install of the Engine/Trans. I needed to secure the front fenders having removed the radiator Core. Installed hooks in the ceiling and used straps to hold them in place...
I now have the honor of making sure everything finds a place to live....the alternator, power steering pump, lines, fuel pump, etc....:3gears:

[Kurt L71S]

More from yesterday's work in the shop!...

[Judge-1969]

Looking good Kurt!!!

[West Coast GTO]

Kurt,
Boy, it really makes it easy to get the engine/ trans in the bay with no front sheet metal!
I also have to remove the radiator support to R and R; how did you attach the other end of the straps from the fenders? Ceiling studs?
Also, any pictures of the support modification from 70 to 71?

[Kurt L71S]

Originally Posted by West Coast GTO

Kurt,
Boy, it really makes it easy to get the engine/ trans in the bay with no front sheet metal!
I also have to remove the radiator support to R and R; how did you attach the other end of the straps from the fenders? Ceiling studs?
Also, any pictures of the support modification from 70 to 71?

WC,
Yes I used Porch Swing hooks drilled into the rafter studs....Worked like a charm.
I don't have any further photos for the support..do have the top removed from the 71 core...should be a cakewalk from here on the core....I will post photos when we get it welded up..will do that when it goes to paint....
Will get the car running next. I will post photos of the core as it is now....

Thanks WC

[Kurt L71S]

Originally Posted by Judge-1969

Looking good Kurt!!!

Thanks Judge,
So nice of you to look and comment.....

[Kurt L71S]

With time..&..an Assembly Manual....Things have a way of finding a home on the block...
About ready for the Core Support and Radiator. Ordered the GTO exhaust and chrome splitters. Get them installed along with the wiring and the shifter linkage.....It'll be time to fire her up.......

[Shiny]

You're seriously getting this DONE!

Looks great, nice of you to share your success through all these photos.

Keep having fun!

[Kurt L71S]

Originally Posted by Shiny

You're seriously getting this DONE!

Looks great, nice of you to share your success through all these photos.

Keep having fun!

Thanks Shiny,
We are having a GR8 time with this Poncho! I appreciate your taking the time to look and comment...
That is what THIS is all about....Enjoyment for us and OTHERS!...

[Kurt L71S]

Started work on the new 1970 Core Support. I drilled out the spot welds and removed the top from the 1970, ground the rough spots, primed and painted. Ready to tack the top from my 1971 Core....
Also reinstalled the driver's door now that the new pins and bushings have been installed. ...
The original radiator with it's tag still intact.....

[Kurt L71S]

Originally Posted by West Coast GTO

Kurt,
Boy, it really makes it easy to get the engine/ trans in the bay with no front sheet metal!
I also have to remove the radiator support to R and R; how did you attach the other end of the straps from the fenders? Ceiling studs?
Also, any pictures of the support modification from 70 to 71?

West Coast,
I have included a couple of photos with the hooks I used for supporting the fenders of "Blu BiYu".....
They are working wonderfully and haven't let her down yet!...

[JG'SGTO]

Looking good. You are getting there.

[Kurt L71S]

Originally Posted by JG'SGTO

Looking good. You are getting there.

Thanks JG....
Won't be long now....should be getting the new exhaust tomorrow....

[West Coast GTO]

Kurt,
Your car is going to be awesome when you are done. Thanks for the photo of the fender strap supports and radiator support modifications.
Can't wait for the video of the engine running in your car!

Originally Posted by Kurt L71S

West Coast,
I have included a couple of photos with the hooks I used for supporting the fenders of "Blu BiYu".....
They are working wonderfully and haven't let her down yet!...

[Kurt L71S]

Need some information regarding the center caps for the Rally I....
Has anyone had a set of these caps on Corvette rallys 15 x 8?
I have included a couple of photos. I am looking to possibly use my Corvette wheels and try finding a set of Rally I caps if they WILL fit the wheels.....

[West Coast GTO]

Kurt,
What happened to the Torque Thrust D's you were going to use? I thought they looked great!

[Kurt L71S]

Originally Posted by West Coast GTO

Kurt,
What happened to the Torque Thrust D's you were going to use? I thought they looked great!

WC, I'm still planning on using the AR Torque Thrust D's. I would also like to try the others too... 😎