Re: 1959 Bel Air Winter Project
 

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...n2010/76-2.jpg

You give it an LS9 and it will FLY!

Dan

Re: 1959 Bel Air Winter Project
 

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: JK98SS</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I talked to a guy today. He has several exhaust parts around with those flanges. He said he would sell them cheap if you need some. He said they are different on some years and would need to know the year and car your engine came out of. </div></div>

Hey, I appreciate the lead! I had gotten quite a bit cleaned up today in the engine compartment, installed the new trans crossmember, the new engine stands (frame to mount),removed the wiring harness,and installed the conversion mounts of the LS1. With some luck, perhaps I will have a chance to do the first trial of setting the engine in this week. I've got another slug of pictures for you guys that I will try to get posted tomorrow.

Tim

Re: 1959 Bel Air Winter Project
 

Do you have the ECM and the trans computer??

Ken

Re: 1959 Bel Air Winter Project
 

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: kwhizz</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> Do you have the ECM and the trans computer??

Ken </div></div>

Yes I do. At this point (driven by many suggestions) I am not sure if I should use that or just purchase an entire aftermarket harness and computer. Suggestions anyone?

Re: 1959 Bel Air Winter Project
 

Call John at Speartech............The guys here only know about Points and Carbs........

Oxygen Sensor Guy......

Re: 1959 Bel Air Winter Project
 

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: napa68</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: scuncio</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Cool project. Will be interesting to see how much cutting the Air Ride kit requires. </div></div>

The Air Ride is in!. The tank and compressor are mounted underneath on each side of the fuel tank. This all was installed by the previous owner. He plumbed it with hydraulic hose rather than nylon for durability. I'll take some close up photos tonight or tomorrow. </div></div>

Here are the photos as promised on the Air Ride components.
http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/...8/100_1719.jpg
http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/...8/100_1720.jpg

I posted a couple of pictures of the engine compartment. Would you guys leave it or refinish it? My buddy from Rad Rides was all over me to refinish it. Of course in the next breath he mentions an Art Morrison chassis to me! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/sick.gif[/img] Hopefully tomorrow or Tuesday, I am going to set the engine and trans in to see how this all will work with the accessories, manifolds, ECM etc. I can make some decisions from there.

http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/...8/100_1717.jpg

http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/...100_1716-1.jpg

http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/...8/100_1718.jpg

http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/...8/100_1722.jpg

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Re: 1959 Bel Air Winter Project
 

I like the idea of a modern driveline and 50-year patina everywhere else. Put the LS in and then later if you decide to refinish the engine compartment you can.

Re: 1959 Bel Air Winter Project
 

Man .......That car has lived a very protected life........As rust free as they come.......Now!!........Pack all those wires hanging from the hoist and ship them to Speartech.....If you need any help with anything, just let me know....

Sensor Guy

Re: 1959 Bel Air Winter Project
 

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 427TJ</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I like the idea of a modern driveline and 50-year patina everywhere else. Put the LS in and then later if you decide to refinish the engine compartment you can. </div></div>


yeah, I'm on this page too. It's only original once AND it looks too good to mess with. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/headbang.gif[/img]

Re: 1959 Bel Air Winter Project
 

For tonight's work, I dropped the motor in to see how everything fits. While you would think it should be a slam dunk, I did run into a few items that can be taken care of.
http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/...8/100_1737.jpg
http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/...8/100_1734.jpg
The right side manifold is a litte tight, but will work
http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/...8/100_1739.jpg
The left side though, the O2 interferes with the frame and the casting is real close to the mount for the lower control arm. I should be able to use the manifold, I will just have to move the O2 into the pipe.
http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/...8/100_1742.jpg
The oil pan hit just a little on the left side right on top of the crossmember. The spacing behind the crossmember is pretty much spot on.
http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/...8/100_1732.jpg
http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/...8/100_1746.jpg
Nice amount of room behind the engine although the brake booster is going to be a little tight.
http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/...8/100_1733.jpg
The spacing for both the engine mounts and the trans crossmember were spot on!
http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/...8/100_1745.jpg
Looks like I will have to use an aftermarket accessory drive. I am doubtful how much O.E. accessory equipment I can use. I do like how compact the units from Vintage Air and Billet Specialties are packaged. Just a little more than I wanted to spend.

Thats all for tonight!
Tim