[Jay Lightning]

Sirrotica seems like im convinced on the 4l80e. i mean a th400 with OD. im thinking yes. if id be going with that trans i was thinking on what trans controller. any thoughts?

ocmdgto ill look into the 8.5 10 bolt. yeah the 326 is going out and im looking for a 400. i know some people would rather prefer all original for big bucks but id rather build for me to have fun in.

[OCMDGTO]

JL, you might want to track down "ol pinion head" on here, he lives in Texas also and I'm pretty sure he builds rears.

[Sirrotica]

Just use this controller: http://www.usshift.com/?utm_source=b...0controller_MS

If you need a transmission Jake's is probably the best source for 4L80E builds: http://www.jakesperformance.com/

[Jay Lightning]

cool so i got that down. what about suspension?

[GT182]

Save that 326 Jay. They were a good little engine back then, and one I'd still use today.

I had a 66 Tempest Custom with a 326 and ST-300 back in 1972. I even added the GTO grills, GTO emblem, and GTO parking lights to it.. all for 75 bucks at a Pontiac dealer. Tranny went and I swapped it.. like a fool. That engine got 25 mpg on a trip with the 4bbl. Not an HO, but someone had put the 4bbl on it.

[Jay Lightning]

Im in the process of ordering suspension. where and what can i order? im wanting all new shocks, springs, trail arms, upper and lower control arms.

[gtospieg]

check out Global West...tubular control arms w/aluminum bushings and delrin inserts...also B body spindles to change the roll center and improve handling

[Jay Lightning]

I'll check them out. I'll be ordering by next week and want to make sure Ill order the correct stuff and that I won't forget anything. As for body mounts?

[Jay Lightning]

buddy of mine sent me a picture today while i was at work. said tomorrow it will be going on the machine and off the frame. so thats my queue to get what i need done to the chassis. sand blasted, coated, painted. then suspension, disc brake conversion, fuel tank, fuel lines, brake lines, steering parts etc....

but i just thought about it. if im going with a 4l80e, then i should get the cross member done to the chassis before coating.

[Jay Lightning]

got these during the week. enjoy. i sure as hell did.....















this right here shows what the previous guy had done. All he did was throw on the new sheet metal over the old one and covered it with that tar looking ****. so my buddy has to go in remove the old cheesed up sheet metal and rework the new one.



got my hands on this original dash pad. guy i bought it from had it stored for 20 years.




got the chassis home earlier today. time to pull that 326 and 2 speed.

[Jay Lightning]

wanted to see if anyone has bought this or if its worth buying its a cross member for a 4l80e conversion

https://www.amazon.com/G-Force-Perfo.../dp/B00JLTVCS0

[Jay Lightning]

Any thought on that cross member?

[gtospieg]

There's a good chance you can reuse your original with a little bit of creative engineering...welding...and save some money...looking good

[tiretread]

Good stuff! Love watching these build threads. Gives me motivation and ideas for my eventual build. Good luck and keep the updates coming!

[Jay Lightning]

minor update from yesterday night and tonight.

pulled accessories off.







and this was the end of the night



wiring harness is removed. boy getting to that starter was a bitch.




ok so i have questions on suspension. i was looking over on viking shocks and they have some that are coil overs which work with stock lower control arms or tubular arms. from what i understand you dont need to buy specific coil over lower control arms. can somebody verify that for me. wouldnt mind coil overs on my car. front and rear. also what can i go with for rear suspension, what do you guys suggest?

[charles bledsoe]

JL-

Looking good!! Really enjoyed the pics of the body coming off the frame and being put on the rotisserie. Looking forward to seeing your progress. Keep the pics coming.
Thanks.

CB

[Jay Lightning]

any suggestions on shocks and springs?

[Jay Lightning]

Didn't do much this afternoon, but i did manage to just remove the passenger side brake line which has seen better days or years.



other than that removed the fuel lines. they were in good conditions but they will be replaced when it comes down to it.




im still wondering on suspension. im really wanting to go coil overs, but dont want to buy them without some feed back on what ill actually buy. as i said before, i was looking at vi-king coil overs. or even QA1 coil overs..

[Jay Lightning]

did some more removing this afternoon after work. here are some pictures..

shocks all around removed for new coil overs..




cut and pulled off exhaust





had no problem removing exhaust off of manifolds



and of course the power steering gearbox came off also.





somebody know what that little ground is for?



i got some limited edition shocks for sale, barely used in case anyone is interested lol



got body mounts?....




to be continued.......

[Jay Lightning]

had some fun this afternoon.

out with old



in with the new





im gonna have to move the crossmember a bit back, nothing hard..

i was thinking about changing out the tailshaft housing, getting the shorter one. Should i?