Another OLD BLUE Build Thread - 71 Chevy

[OldBlue71Chevy]

Got the motor in for the most part.

Modified the new flexplate for the larger bolt pattern on the TH400 and installed my Hughes flexplate adapter.





Have some interference on the d-side manifold. I think I am just going to cut/turn the flange. Only problem was that when I went to take off the manifold, I broke one of the bolts off flush in the head. So removing the bolt took up ~2hrs and the rest of my patience for the day.



How she sits now. Motor bolted to trans ready for me to build some motor mounts.



Got a bunch of other little stuff done too.

Check out the full writeup here: 5.3 LS Engine Swap into Ol’ Blue 1971 Chevy Truck Part 2 - DIY METAL FABRICATION .com