Here we go. I bought this car (RQ1634) in december 21. What with one thing and another, it finally got to my mechanic today.
Turns out it needs a lot more than i was led to believe.
Rear brakes, bushings, power steering pump, a/c compressor, wiring, etc. The biggest thing is the motor. the 305 in it is trash, and most likely the auto trans as well.
I had grandiose plans to fit an LS engine ad a 6L80 transmission, but according tho my mechanic, the motor won't fit. Not without a complete custom set of headers, mounts, etc. and the transmission tunnel is tight, so we need a smaller transmission.
So what have you all done? Has anyone done an LS, or later fuel injected chevy motor, and what difficulties did you encounter?
Am i best off just to find a small block 350 chevy and put an aftermarket Holly fuel injection unit on it?
And suggestions for a transmission?
