KWick_70MC

thanks aaron

Great job guys!!

Took the 71 into the body shop and he made me an offer to do the roof, quarter panels, and floors. I can’t pass it up. So she is going in January 8th to get a makeover.

Put the 70 monte in the trailer and putting trailer into heated storage for the winter. 71 is going to the body shop in january to get a new roof installed.

i found a donor car from texas. the guy cut the trunk off to make a couch. hacked up beautiful rear quarters. i got it for a really good price because he wanted it gone. its a 71 shell. so now I have a frame and 71 diirs not rusted to get rid of.

i am starting on the 71 this winter. i pulled the vinyl top off and did preliminary inspection. I am seriously considering putting a new roof skin, window channels and front cross brace on. the forehead of the roof is rusted thru about 3 - 4 feet of the 5 - 6. The window channels are rusted thru in about 1/3 of each window. I have a few questions for the group. 1. is there a brand of repops that are better than others? i have looked at AMD/OPGI/Beldenspeed 2. has anyone done a complete new skin before and is it as straight forward as it looks 3. Does the chevelle roof skin work or is there one for monte's now? 4. if I cut the roof skin off and the forward cross support off the "A" pillar, do I need to weld some support in before hand to keep the "A" pillars from sagging? basically you can order a new roof and all the pieces to fix the windows and replace everything.

SEXY BEAST!!!!

My 402 runs at 185, even when I sit in traffic.. When I cruise down the road on the hwy it dips to the 180 range, but never goes above 185. I agree with Doug, might be a restriction in the radiator.

You have a few decisions to make.. 1. mechanical or hydraulic clutch 2. T56 may not fit the tunnel, so changing the tail or moving the tunnel hole. 3. custom or old tranny xmember 4. neutral saftey switch 5. key release (has to be in reverse for my car) 6. double / triple check the HP rating on your trans.. it may only be the 350 - 400 HP variant.. 7. getting a shovel that has the pedal setup, or you can buy the whole kit from keisler (other places too) 8. do not believe the clutch disk you have will work for the BBC.. and I would suggest a shatter proof bellhousing if your planning on more tha a DD LSx website has a lot of info on the 5/6 speed upgrades. I am on travel right now, but I have a bunch of info on my computer at the house, so I will forward to you. I was going to change out my car, then decided on a different car.. now I am going for the full blown LS/T56 swap with a pro touring suspension.. OH yeah, and winning the lottery!!

So is it safe to assume that the bucket rumble seat and the anti trunk release mechanism will not be re-installed.. cool idea though.. rumble buckets for when you take a poker run, or cruise at a car show.. smile and wave boys, smile and wave.. :insert parade wave: ...... WOW, I am that the smiley didn't work.. :-)

All plane reservations made for family.. time is almost there.. EXCITED FOR THE WM!!!!!!!!

ok, tightened attachment hardware just does not seem as cool as adjusted.. :=}

I found the switch, adjusted it, and now she is working.. Now to tackle the lights..

What a great find and such an interesting thread to follow.. How is the LS6 coming along??

My son and I finally found the 1967 Skylark he wanted.. so it will be getting a new LS.. after we start stripping her down.. no rust car outta cali...

Man she looks good... I like those valve covers..

I must say, I cannot find the neutral safety switch on the 4 speed.. anybody with pictures or a little knowledge.. inside or out??

I love the stanse of your car!!!!

I found a CTS wrecked with a motor and 6 speed in it. 2005 they changed from a 5 to a 6 speed, but it is sketchy on if they used a T56 or an AISIN AY-6 six speed. The add states GERTAG, but thats the 5 speed they put into it before the 6 speed swap over..

I have been wanting to do this swap for some time now. I have lots of ideas and have gathered lots of information. LS3 E-Rod / 6 Speed / Pro Touring suspension and more is my plan. Tell us about the project you have completed or have going, and your success stories. "Man I wish I would have not or did that" stories are welcome as well. Feel free to start your own thread.

Looks good.. thanks for all the hard work Aaron..

Interesting.. Never noticed the gauge numbers that close.