my 69 chevelle build

[Berg]

hey Shaun- how's the progress going? I've been tackling some rust on mine but I got the big block and 4 speed in it so it is running and driving with brakes, although I had to drop the fuel cell back in the trunk for now until I get some more money to finish off the fuel system. So you decided to get away from the 454/4 speed and go with new generation sbc and automatic, I'm interested to see how this comes out. I just passed up a guy who wanted to trade me an LS1 and a 4L60E out of a 2000 Camaro for a 350 with all accessories. In hindsight I probably should have grabbed it but I'm still fighting for room in the garage for the Chevelle as it is! I've followed a few of these swaps on other forums anywhere from bare bones coffee jar of loose change budget to all out crate engine with custom harness swaps done. I think the biggest part of it is sourcing the parts and using the right engine and trans mounts and mounting the accessories to clear the crossmember. I noticed a lot of guys are using F-body oil pans and/or cutting and replacing the engine crossmember with 2x3 boxed tube or some other fabrication