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Hey Guys, I already browsed through topics to try to find my answer but with no luck i figured id make a post. Im about to be Chopping up my frame pretty heavily for a custom front suspension.... I will be going through and pulling measurements of existing frame for reference but the main...

Hey, the bucket seats in my 87 Elco won't slide forward or back. When I actuate the lever, I still can't slide them. Does anyone know an easy fix? Perhaps a part I can lubricate? I'll probably need a pic. Thanks in advance!

So I’ve been working on restoring my 81, right rocker needs replacing. Problem: Seems the only rockers in existence are partial patch rockers, (got one through Ecklers, supposed to be 20 ga, but its more like 19). Found some ones through a different brand that are supposed to be factory, but...

Hey guys, Ive been thinking about switching to EFI on my 305 for better fuel management (mostly I want better mileage and throttle response. It's just a daily). I have the stock 4 Barrel quadrajet and my intake manifold is an Eddy Performer Air Gap. Two big questions: first, are there...

Hi all, Brand new to the world of G bodies. I bought a 1985 El Camino a while back and am just now getting started on some of the stuff I need to do to make it safe on the road. The car was purchased with no exterior door handles or locks, and one of the interior handles was broken. A old...

Hey all, I've got a 396 big block with 325 hp waiting to be dropped into my elco (stock engine was a 305 small block). And before I make the mistake of trying to drop it in, I want to ask: Will the mounts on the engine match with the motor mounts on the frame? Just want to know in case I need...

Hey all, To all who have the experience with doing a beefier transmission swap.. I'm swapping a big block in my '85 elco and along with it a new transmission. From the stock th350 to a th400. My question is will the stock crossmember suffice or am I gonna have to scrap it and have another installed? Thanks!

Hey guys, Long story short, I bent the hood on my car last spring so I bought a new one from Summit. I had it delivered to a body shop and they said theyll paint it to match my current color. At first they did the thing where they take out a special camera and take a picture of my paint, and it...

So I'm fixing a 1978 el camino and one of the first things that I want to do is change those drum brakes to disc. Any one has any pointerson which is the best way to go? I'm thinking on getting a set of camaro brakes from a local junk yard to do the swap. I'm currently redoing the body. Here are...

So, hello everyone! I'm new to the forum, since I recently obtained a 1978 Grand LeMans (hence the totally original ID) with a 305, and its almost fully loaded... but its still missing a couple options that I'd like, and others that just need to be replaced. It's all minor trim, but hey...

I have been gathering parts for a manual swap into my '83 El Camino since February, and I have just got the e-mail saying my SickSpeed Monte pedal kit will be arriving by Tuesday. This means I have finally acquired everything I need to get my NV3500 put in. On a side note, there is an amazing...

In the near future, I will be swapping out the old 305 in my 78 El Camino, for a new Blue Print Engines 350 (http://www.blueprintengines.com/index.php/products/bp-gm-crate-engines-landing/gm-350-main/item/bp3501ctc1-gm-fully-dressed-350-with-new-block). I need help finding a transmission for the...

I have recently purchased a 4 wheel disc brake kit for my 1978 El Camino. Everything installed smoothly, but the brake shoe is loose in the caliper. The caliper is installed on the rotor. I understand you are supposed to squeeze the shoes with channel-lock pliers, but I have tried and it won't...

So here is my question. Is there a fuel tank that I can use for example. Regal ,Monte Carlo that will accept the fuel pump out of a 96 pick up

Can this be done? 1981 is my favorite front end look and I was curious to see if I can swap them on my 1986. If so what would I need to do?

The 7.5 rear end in my '80 Malibu Coupe needs a rebuild. I'd like to just swap in a complete functioning rear-end from a donor car to keep my car running and driving while I go through the process of rebuilding the original rear-end. Are all G-Body rear ends swappable, or do I need to look for a...

I have a 1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS and I just bought an Avital alarm system that I intend to install myself. I need to know what wires to splice or tap for the starter, horn, lights, door switches, electric locks, and electric trunk release. I've installed audio equipment numerous times in...

Hey all, I did a quick search here on the forum and on Google. Didn't find much. Other than finding a donor car (not an option, forget it lol), anyone know the best place to find aluminum parts? I know as far as wheels, intake, heads, etc, I could buy from any auto shop or store. Im talking...

Hello, I have a 1981 Malibu Classic that had the 4.3 v6 and upgraded it to a small block 350. I took out all the smog and emmisions. When I did this i still had heat, but it wouldn't switch over from vents to defrost and etc. That was fine, but I would like to know how to fix that. But that's...