My 56 build

[Kevin_C]

Facebook market place and craigslist. There is a group on FB that a lot get listed.
"GM Gen V LT Swap and Mods" I lost out on a couple L83's with 6 speeds but ended up finding the LT1 local through FB market place.

[MDPotter]

Originally Posted by Kevin_C

Facebook market place and craigslist. There is a group on FB that a lot get listed.
"GM Gen V LT Swap and Mods" I lost out on a couple L83's with 6 speeds but ended up finding the LT1 local through FB market place.

Good to know, thanks! I've seen a couple listed locally on FB but one was basically brand new so they wanted a lot for it and the other was a mismatched engine/trans and I don't want to deal with that as these engines and trans don't seem to match up as easy as Gen 3/4. I'm also particular in what I'm looking for - 2014-2016 as it seems like the 2016.5+ require expensive ECM work to get them running.

[Dan in Pasadena]

Impressive work, Jason!

I hope you don't mind if I make a few comments. Shouldn't you put some sort of screen across the louvers in the electronics box to ward off water getting in there if you drive through a puddle? The electronics box is a smart idea and wonder if you could put the electronics on a sort of shelf on drawer slides so you can pull it out when you want to service something in there.

Last, too late now but did you consider the old wheel barrow trick instead of all the metal work on your firewall? It really came out great but I imagine that was a LOT of work a wheel barrow donor would have avoided. But again, all nice work! Can't wait to see this build finished.

[Jason 56]

Originally Posted by Dan in Pasadena

Impressive work, Jason!

I hope you don't mind if I make a few comments. Shouldn't you put some sort of screen across the louvers in the electronics box to ward off water getting in there if you drive through a puddle? The electronics box is a smart idea and wonder if you could put the electronics on a sort of shelf on drawer slides so you can pull it out when you want to service something in there.

I’ll see if it’s a problem when I start running it. I directed all the louvers away from directional tire spray, but who knows. I’m not worried about any of the electronics in there because everything is water resistant and factory mounted in similar locations/conditions

Last, too late now but did you consider the old wheel barrow trick instead of all the metal work on your firewall? It really came out great but I imagine that was a LOT of work a wheel barrow donor would have avoided. But again, all nice work! Can't wait to see this build finished.[/QUOTE]

I actually bought a wheelbarrow and moved it around mr garage for a year. When it came time to make the blister... I didn’t like the shape. So I grabbed the hammer.

[Jason 56]

Originally Posted by 6DoF

love it! props on your patients and attention to detail.

Originally Posted by 57FleetsideC4

Times 2 on that. Very nice detailed work. Steve

Thanks guys!

[6DoF]

love it! props on your patients and attention to detail.

[57FleetsideC4]

Originally Posted by 6DoF

love it! props on your patients and attention to detail.

Times 2 on that. Very nice detailed work. Steve

[BAM55]

Very nice build you have going on here. Very nice detailed work.

[Jason 56]

Originally Posted by BAM55

Very nice build you have going on here. Very nice detailed work.

Thanks Bam! I can’t wait to see yours finished.

[Jason 56]

I cut a piece of 14 gauge to install in the handle. This is what will be anchored to the door with a bolt after I weld a tab to the door.

The Handles have evolved into their rough shape. After many days whittling away I realized I could mirror the door handle shape to the window shape. This is where I ended up. Not much body work needed. Just a small amount near the bottom. The button on the side is the exit button and the lower black insert is the manual release for the C6 door latch.

[62 Barnfind]

Nice job Jason! I send you a plane ticket to help me finish mine.

[Jason 56]

Originally Posted by 62 Barnfind

Nice job Jason! I send you a plane ticket to help me finish mine.

Thanks John, I like how they are turning out so far. I’m putting filler on them today to finish them up.

Careful what you wish for, I may take you up on that offer remember it’s still freezing up here.

[my56chevytruck]

Originally Posted by Jason 56

I cut a piece of 14 gauge to install in the handle. This is what will be anchored to the door with a bolt after I weld a tab to the door.

The Handles have evolved into their rough shape. After many days whittling away I realized I could mirror the door handle shape to the window shape. This is where I ended up. Not much body work needed. Just a small amount near the bottom. The button on the side is the exit button and the lower black insert is the manual release for the C6 door latch.

that is very cool. You did a great job

[Jason 56]

So this is what I did for my battery connection. This way the main negative that will be accessible from the passenger fender. I welded in 3/8” flange nut and found the lead lugs to anchor it. This wii also give me a convenient way to jumpstart or use a charger

[Jason 56]

Originally Posted by my56chevytruck

that is very cool. You did a great job

Thanks!

[BIGglaSS]

You have to massage them over your knee to get the right shape

[Jason 56]

Thanks for the advice. I decided to try and see if I could get the cowl to fit. A little massaging over my knee was all it took. Fits great now. Don’t know why I would expect anything less from an aftermarket part

I also mounted my gate hinges. They turned out nice and operate well.

[Jason 56]

I also started the battery mount. I plan on mounting it on the frame under the passenger seat. The 1x3 channel will be welded to the frame with all thread welded to it where the bolts are. The tray will bolt up to it from the bottom.

I also am working on wiring the electric C6 door handles. I had to join a corvette forum to get the wiring schematics. They were very helpful. Think I have everything coming this week to get it done. Next is to buy my hp tuners software and run enough exhaust to install o2 sensors. Then I may be able to finally start it

[Jason 56]

Finished the battery mount. I welded 3/8” bolts to the upper bracket. Then welded that bracket to the frame. Works great. I’m going to make a rock guard for the front. Also mounted a remote battery terminal in the right front inner fender. This will make power/charging access easier. Had to order one short battery cable and a new ground strap. Also ordered my hp tuners software today. Thanks to 87chevy.com I now have a fuel pump control module plug. We met on eBay. So I will soon have power and the tuner program to start this thing

[Father&son56project]

That's nicely tucked away, and I like that inner fender pass-thru. Did/will you add a provision for unhooking the negative cable from the battery? I am just wondering about those times when you are doing some servicing that requires disconnecting the battery.

[Gregski]

Originally Posted by Jason 56

Finished the battery mount. I welded 3/8” bolts to the upper bracket. Then welded that bracket to the frame. Works great. I’m going to make a rock guard for the front. Also mounted a remote battery terminal in the right front inner fender. This will make power/charging access easier. Had to order one short battery cable and a new ground strap. Also ordered my hp tuners software today. Thanks to 87chevy.com I now have a fuel pump control module plug. We met on eBay. So I will soon have power and the tuner program to start this thing

awesome skills, I was just wondering how do you remove the battery, do you just drop it down?

[dsraven]

I had a starter go out on me once, parked inside a building, it was shorting and ready to catch fire by the time I got the hood open and the battery disconnected.

[57FleetsideC4]

I was told by a couple of friends to hide the battery but have decided to keep it in the stock location on the 57 I am doing. I like easy access to the battery. I am sure your engine compartment will look neater. Just my preference. Looking good. Steve

[dsraven]

Um, when are you gonna clean and tidy things up?

Just kidding. The build looks awesome. Nice work, innovation and tidiness. Always good to do it right and completely the first time.

[Jason 56]

Originally Posted by dsraven

Um, when are you gonna clean and tidy things up?

Just kidding. The build looks awesome. Nice work, innovation and tidiness. Always good to do it right and completely the first time.

Thanks, it’s funny how often my OCD from my professional career overflows into my hobbies