Aaron's 76 Type LT Project

[76_TypeLT]

Yep, it's an LS376/480 crate motor with a Keisler RS600 tranny (basically a modified TKO600).

 

[Done Yet?]

Congrats Aaron, on the car and your new family member. Your car has come a long way since i saw it last. Looking sweet man, And with the new drive train should be a blast to drive. Your on the fun part of the project now putting it all back together. Take your time and enjoy it. When I finished mine and could now drive it, I kinda missed working on it

 

[Da-bigguy]

I wouldn't be surprised if your in-laws are chomping at the bit to look after your little guy for a bit. Looking forward to seeing the pics with the engine in place!

 

[76_TypeLT]

Congrats Aaron, on the car and your new family member. Your car has come a long way since i saw it last. Looking sweet man, And with the new drive train should be a blast to drive. Your on the fun part of the project now putting it all back together. Take your time and enjoy it. When I finished mine and could now drive it, I kinda missed working on it

thanks

I am trying to enjoy the re-assembly phase as much as I can. I hear others say they miss the project phase so I will relish it as much as I can.

 

[76_TypeLT]

I wouldn't be surprised if your in-laws are chomping at the bit to look after your little guy for a bit. Looking forward to seeing the pics with the engine in place!

lol, my mother in law comes over every day at 8 am to watch our son so my wife can sneak in a nap. So that's already underway, but we are very happy to have the help.

 

[brooksman9]

thanks

I am trying to enjoy the re-assembly phase as much as I can. I hear others say they miss the project phase so I will relish it as much as I can.

Yeah, believe it or not you will be lost without something to do.

 

[76_TypeLT]

I have a bad habit of making up stuff to do, as if I don't have enough to do as it is I think most of us are like that. We like to stay active. I have a hard time being a couch potato.

 

[76_TypeLT]

I did some more remedial work today, this time installing the steering components. I suppose it's more remedial since the front sheet metal is off the car. I am using AC Delco steering components and a fast ratio steering box from Custom Works. I need to paint the pitman arm and get some bolts to install the idler arm. Everything is loosely installed now so I will get it dialed in more when the engine is installed.

 

[76_TypeLT]

I decided to drop the drivetrain in tonight. Due to time constraints I was only going to get the drivetrain in place and drop it in tomorrow but it was going so well that I went the rest of the way. It's a nice emotional boost to get this out of the way.

Maybe the best part is the shifter fits just about where it's supposed to, so that was a nice feeling.

 

[legierk]

Wow, that does line up perfectly. Nice work.