94ltz

So some have taken some interest into a project I mentioned so I figure I would put it here since the car is local and will be driven once I complete it.

First of all this is NOT my car, I do side jobs for people and this is one of them.

1968 Corvette T-top

I will be removing the non original sbc in favor of a 5.3 LS based engine. We will keep the 4 speed intact as long as it doesn't need much work but that is still in the air.

Along with this swap I will be redoing the suspension, bushings, brakes and what ever needs addressed.

94ltz

7LitreC5

Thanks for creating this thread. I am looking forward to following the progress. Are you using an iron 5.3 or did you find an aluminum 5.3?

94ltz

It's a iron 5.3, I'm still in the process of determining the condition of the 4 speed or if we can find a t56 for a decent price.

94ltz

Test fitted.

7LitreC5

Very nice. Is there room in the C3 trans tunnel for a T56? Been a while since I was under a C3.

94ltz

Not sure yet really, need to get the 4 speed out and get under one of my there cars and take some measurements. I'm sure I can make it work.

steve1657

Nice thread, I'll be watching from Fort Collins.

94ltz

This car belongs to a guy in Fort Collins.

Hopefully after its done he will drive the wheels off it again since it had been sitting since 2001.

94ltz

Got the 4 speed out, seems as one of the three linkages was out of adjustment.

Owner has decided to stay 4 speed and a ton of parts will be ordered soon.

Bgreenard

Interesting thread, you have my attention.

94ltz

4 speed to LS conversion kit ordered, fuel parts orders, oil pan stuff ordered.

Suspension parts, brake parts, all shocks, aluminum radiator and pull fans, LS1 intake manifold setup and a ton more parts will be ordered this week.

94ltz

Lots of parts have been ordered and many have showed up. At this point I'm waiting to go on days off and get as much done as possible before my surgery.

steve1657

Thanks for the updates, look foward to the build progress.
If you need any assistance just yell

94ltz

Thanks man, I'll keep that in mind.

Shocks and wheel bearings came last night but i don't go on days off till Thursday.

94ltz

Got the engine sitting in the car on the new mounts along with getting the front driver side front corner torn apart doing the bushings, brakes, wheel bearings and shocks.

Have to get as much done on this off shift since next off shift I go down for back surgery, sad I'm having it done at 28.

94ltz

94ltz

Project is on hold since I had back surgery on the 25th.

steve1657

Hope you have a speedy recovery and a quick return to the project. I'm looking forward to seeing that beast on the roads.

Bgreenard

Looking forward to an update!