Thread: Back with new build. Well actually a remodel.

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Originally Posted by Hotrod46

I did my 5.7 last year. It was more time consuming than an old small block. I found that all the torque to yield bolts and front on rear cover alignment to be very time consuming. I can usually do a SBC in about a day, taking my time and measuring all the dimensions. The LS took me twice as long. It's obvious that it was designed to be assembled by robots.

Nice project. I'm subscribing so I can keep up. I seem to get way behind on threads I'm interested in.

Well, I just may be a robot.lol

Thanks for the motivation Bam! I need to get back on my stuff but waiting for some warmer weather, hate to pay all the bucks to heat the shop when I'm only working on my own stuff! Oh well, I'll just go order more "stuff" for the '57!

Originally Posted by Dave Severson

Thanks for the motivation Bam! I need to get back on my stuff but waiting for some warmer weather, hate to pay all the bucks to heat the shop when I'm only working on my own stuff! Oh well, I'll just go order more "stuff" for the '57!

Thanks man,

Starting build threads also give me motivation. I have to get off my butt and do some work to have stuff to post.lol

Well its time to install the C4 suspension.
Everything is measured and ready for the removal of the old suspension
Out with the old


No turning back now

Its ready to be tack welded in. I measured a hundred times and its square.

Well its welded in, so I made the radiator support and removed the little jig and the front brace.

Installed the C4 components for mockup

Put a fender on to see how well I mocked up the axle center line. I likey

You are kicking some butt, looking good.

The wheels fit the opening great! Not only a great mod for appearances but it should make for some really great handling and braking! Just curious, will you be adding or needing a stabilizer bar on the front?

Originally Posted by Dave Severson

The wheels fit the opening great! Not only a great mod for appearances but it should make for some really great handling and braking! Just curious, will you be adding or needing a stabilizer bar on the front?

Yes I will be adding a sway bar due to narrowing the clip I have to modify the stock one or get a new one

Wow that's a big step and it looks great ! !!

Originally Posted by Navy7797

Wow that's a big step and it looks great ! !!

Thanks man I appreciate that.

This is how I added extra strength and tied the clip to the original frame. I also added more bracing for the c-notch for the rack.
I will grind smooth the rosette welds on the side.

Looks sturdy!

You're kick'n it, BAM! Great to see the progress of someone who really knows what they're doing!!

Originally Posted by v8nutz

Looks sturdy!

Yeah it better be.lol

Originally Posted by rspears

You're kick'n it, BAM! Great to see the progress of someone who really knows what they're doing!!

Thanks,
I don't know if I know what I'm doing but I know what I like.lol

Bam I wish you were close by I'd just love to see your work in person . Wow what a great job of engineering !

Originally Posted by Navy7797

Bam I wish you were close by I'd just love to see your work in person . Wow what a great job of engineering !

Thanks man, much appreciated.