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Old Jan 9, 2010 | 05:28 PM
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Guys here's where we are at right now

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Looks like a good starting point.
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LS6 or LS7 going in this one? Should be pretty fun either way.
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Old Jan 9, 2010 | 09:26 PM
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LS6 or LS7 going in this one? Should be pretty fun either way.
LS7, TH400, Instigator suspension and steeroids. Unless we have a fire first

Got the dash out today, its the wire mess from detroit, my Uncle liked zip ties and duct tape.
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LS7 is going to be great. But, why the 400 and not an OD trans?
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Dunno? maybe cause thats what in it? one less thing to have to modify? Heck why not...

No really, I haven't though about it, what will mate up with it and go in the car without a space mission. Any sugg.

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Good to see another 68 on the road to recovery

My uncle owned my 68 at one time too, so I know how that goes. However, your car is in much better shape than mine was when I first acquired it
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Originally Posted by Z068
Dunno? maybe cause thats what in it? one less thing to have to modify? Heck why not...

No really, I haven't though about it, what will mate up with it and go in the car without a space mission. Any sugg.
It's not like the LS motor is a "drop in" so why not while you're at it swap in a 4L60E. If this is going to be a "driver" it will be A LOT more enjoyable with an overdrive trans.

Good luck on your project. We'll look foward to update pictures.
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Originally Posted by 3JsVette
It's not like the LS motor is a "drop in" so why not while you're at it swap in a 4L60E. If this is going to be a "driver" it will be A LOT more enjoyable with an overdrive trans.

Good luck on your project. We'll look foward to update pictures.
I am pretty sure the 4L60E is what 73LS1 has in his.

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Very nice project! Is the paint as good as it looks in the pics? I had those same wheels on my '76 when I bought it. First thing I did was replace the wheels, lol.
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Originally Posted by CorvetteDave01
Very nice project! Is the paint as good as it looks in the pics? I had those same wheels on my '76 when I bought it. First thing I did was replace the wheels, lol.
Funny you asked, My wife commented how good the paint looks in the picture.

Nope, its real rough a 50 footer as they say I believe. The wheels have got to go..............soon. They look like they belong on a 39 buick.

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The wheels have got to go..............soon. They look like they belong on a 39 buick.

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I was hoping you were going to say that. They are terrible. As for a driver yes the overdrive is a real nice plus. The turbo 400 is an old school trans. Takes to much HP to drive it and no overdrive.
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