Customs 49-54 chevy engine compartments....

Here's mine....

 

That is like Sex.... I love it. cant wait to see this one all done up. and I am glad you are doing a crazy ass car like that so i can live it through you. I always want to go all out on mine but I am sticking to my guns and going with less is more on this car.

 

Rob your car kicks ass. You are doing a great job. cant wait to see this one done too.

 

Damn man, I thought she would be done by now!!

 

naaa, i figured id chryogenically freeze it like ted williams head and bring it back to life slowly later!

 

Thanks Slamit! Fonzi that firewall is the shit!

 

Looks like you achieved it man! hah! If it makes u feel better I was driving mine today in the warm Cali sunshine! Sorry man, I had to just cause Im an original Masshole too! U flying out to GNRS with the other guys from MA?

 

Thanks guys. Been a long time coming. Car overall is a pretty mild custom. Really excited to have progress! We just have to buff the underside of the hood and inner fenders and paint dash, then the body will finally get shiny!

 

Nope, someones got to stay here and keep the streets clear of snow. Another 6" tomorrow! Maybe next year...

 

Bitchin' pics, wish I wasn't so lazy and took some time to get my engine compartment as tidy as all of ya'lls

 

here is your 500 caddy

 

bump.... Lets see some wiring stuff.... Tidy connectors where did you get em????? Cloth wire??????Wraps?????? I love all the ideas on here.

 

You know, after I saw your blown six, I knew your delivery was going to be outstanding
and you didn't disappoint me. Kudos+,A+,100% if I were your teacher this would be my grade to you.
Thanks

 

Heres some more of the same. Semi-smoothed and fitted for bbc.

 

Very nice.

 

Is that Chassis Engineering's bolt in IFS?

 

Very Clean & Very Cool!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

very clean and just the right amount of soft bling, great contrast with the green and red Very Cool!

 

here's mine.. eventually a V8 is going in

 

heres mine...

 

gsport, I thought you sold your coupe. Or are you doin another.

 

:d :d :d :d

 

gemnewt, I think you're referring to mine? Yes, chassis engineering. Obviously haven't drove it yet but install was nice.

 

hey does anyone have any info on where and what to trim to drop a v8 in sbc to be correct cause this is gonna be my first and i don't wanna mess it up and also what radiator are you guys useing?

 

I notice in this pic that the original cross member has been cut, is this a must to install a modern automatic such as a 700R or 4L60?

 

hey billybadass
Check this out it might just help you on your quest.
http://www.superchevy.com/technical/chassis/frame/0203sc_eight/index.html

 

billybadass- main thing to trim would be the vertical braces on firewall. Take em off. You can see in everyones pics how we trim the lower inside body mount. How much depends on your exhaust plans. Tranny cross member can be done many ways with kits like CE and others or cut it out and build your own. Gsport has a pretty simple solution in his pic. You can use your stock radiator or have it re-cored to fit your cooling needs. A small block is very easy to install in these cars. Hope this helps.

 

Here is my frame that I did in prep to run Bonneville.

 

I know this thread is older than the hills at this point, but its actually perfect for what I need at the moment. I am wondering if there are any issues to be aware of when removing the vertical ribs in the firewall? I know tons of people have done it, but I have to also assume that engineers at Chevy weren't just adding extra stiffening braces for fun. Are you guys adding anything on the inside to reinforce or is this just not an issue? Any incite would be appreciated!
Thanks