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**runs around house knocking on all the wood*

Great, thank you. Once I get the subframe back together, it’s engine/trans mounting time

First coat of primer is on! Motivation activated

Thanks for the tip, I will remember that. I already have to make some trips to the junkyard so I’ll see if I can spot a third gen

Nice work! What did you use to paint your subframe?

I got some time to tear down the subframe and begin to clean it up. Still lots of work to do but the big chunks are gone. I used a combination of pressure washer, oven cleaner, wire brush, wire wheel, and what seems to be working best - brass scour pads and degreaser. I kept each side of the...

I have one from my 81. The part number is different

You definitely need to lift with your legs. I’d say at least 50 pounds each, but they don’t need to be moved much

I used some scrap MDF I had. Just stacked them together and used 3” wood screws every 2-3 layers. Final measurements are 18 x 17.5 and about 11.5 tall. The wheel stops are just 1 x 4s

Looks like I’ll have to use your shop this summer :) I picked up a portable unit, but haven’t gone through a summer with it yet to see how it does.

I’ll check out the C5 stuff too. Thank you for the info. If you’re ever in AZ again I’ll buy you a beer

Thank you sir. Looks like some junkyard runs are in my future. Thank you all for the great info!

Thank you for the info. That mid mount setup isn’t cheap! What year firebird did the pitman arm come from? Thanks AMP! What year GTO did you use for the mounts? That sounds like the much cheaper route

Not much work got done this week, but I did secure an engine and transmission Engine is out of a 2004 Silverado with 144k miles. Haven’t decoded it yet, but I believe it’s an LM7. It came with all the wiring and accessories. Wiring will be sold as I plan to use a Holley Terminator setup...

Here is what I have AMP. Unfortunately the interior was pretty beat up when I got it. From what I remember from decoding the VIN, mine came with the silver vinyl interior. The carpet was switched to blue before I got it and the door cards are trash and not even sure they are original. This...

It’s amazing how much dirt, grime and sludge fall out of this thing when you’re taking it apart. That and me constantly missing my drain pans and letting all the oils leak all over the place. It doesn’t catch it all, but certainly helps the cleanup

Progress! Got the front clip removed and engine/trans out. No real surprises, everything came out pretty smoothly probably because there’s four inches of oil on everything. Next I’ll get the front subframe out and begin prepping everything for reassembly. I plan to put the engine and trans...

From the second I saw this car I had visions of my hair blowing in the wind and some Motle Crue blasting. I may have to start growing out the mullet for maximum appeal

Not a spec of rot that I have seen so far. It started life as a California car, the original owner (from what I’m told) had it until he passed and then the family sold it to a guy here in AZ that I picked it up from. I’m only the third owner. It sat for a long time before making it to AZ so a...

Hello all and Happy New Year! I picked this 81 Z28 up a couple months ago and after getting it up and running with the factory 350/TH350, I’m now in the beginning stages of swapping in a 5.3 LS and T56. I’ve been into cars my whole life and have done some smaller engine swaps, rebuilds, etc...