1984 Big Block H/O Pro-Touring Build

[1984 Big Block H/O]

A few more pics I took during the process!!

 

[GT_80]

Looking great! That is gonna be a sweet car when done!

 

[1984 Big Block H/O]

Thanks GT_80. Been a long process. It's getting closer. I will keep you posted!!

 

[1984 Big Block H/O]

Well--- finally took the time over last weekend to finally install the new motor, trans, and American Racing Headers. I just have to say, other than the valve cover clearance on the passenger side, this thing fits great!!! I can't wait to get it installed permanently. I ended up taking a chunk out of the A/C box and I also was able to notch the valve cover to get the clearance I needed. My plans now are to get the headers Jet-Hot coated, get my valve cover re-welded with a filler panel, and I will spend the next few nights getting the a/c box fiberglassed back in and repainted. Not exactly how I wanted it to turn out, but I'm not about to not run A/C. All in all, I'm very pleased with the fitment of the drivetrain. Hopefully I can get this thing operational by the time summer gets here.

 

[mjscutlass]

Wow. Your car looks amazing.

 

[L92 OLDS]

Nice work. That BBO looks like a beast. What transmission did you finally decide to go with? If you deviate from the 2004R, getting the lightning rod linkage to work properly may be a challenge.

 

[1984 Big Block H/O]

Thanks guys for the compliments. I ended up going with a 200-4r from CK Performance. I ended up going with the all billet unit they offer. It was probably a bit overkill, but I'm looking forward to seeing how it works. Should have the headers back by next week sometime and then it all goes back together.

 

[1984 Big Block H/O]

Well-- finally able to post a progress report. We finally had a chance to install the motor, transmission, headers, and front serpentine set up over this past weekend. I had some fitment issues with the AC box which I have finally overcome. I had to do a little fiberglass work to the AC box and also weld a couple of reliefs in the valve cover. Seems to have plenty of clearance now. I have all of the underhood wiring to do yet as well as finishing up the fuel system. I should have the driveshaft by the end of the week and will move on to exhaust after that.

 

[1984 Big Block H/O]

I thought I would post a couple of pics of what I had to do to make the motor fit with the AC box..

 

[Blake442]

Lookin' good!