different approach to the mid-engine
different approach to the mid-engine
..1st time posting on here-I've wanted to do the 'mid-engine' thing since 1970,just neer had the $$ or time/space to..with the key pieces NA now,I'm attempting to modify the Saginaw case by welding 'ears' on,rather than fab an adapter/spacer plate..I've posted to that 'other' forum with my progress,with many pics,but I could also start one here if there's enough interest..trying to get the power-train located from scratch is a major hurdle..
Re: different approach to the mid-engine
Yes I would like to see more.
Scott
1960 Monza Coupe
1965 Evening Orchid Corsa Turbo (project)
1961 Rampside (project)
1964 Spyder coupe (patina car, running)
1964 faux Spyder (project/parts car)
1964 Monza (parts car)
1963 Monza (parts car)
1960 Monza Coupe
1965 Evening Orchid Corsa Turbo (project)
1961 Rampside (project)
1964 Spyder coupe (patina car, running)
1964 faux Spyder (project/parts car)
1964 Monza (parts car)
1963 Monza (parts car)
Re: different approach to the mid-engine
I know the feeling I just did the same with a customer car.
Re: different approach to the mid-engine
..when the case is welded,crack-checked and machined,I'll post a pic..I'm hoping to replace the 'ox-yoke' with a tubular engine mount,supporting the bellhsg and hung where the ox-yoke mounts to the unibody..I haven't found the pre-66? short crank+ waterpump pulleys yet,for the 'short' pump,aside from chrome-$$ ones..
Re: different approach to the mid-engine
--Michael,you mean locating the power-train ??..I've found the diff 'location' in pics 021 and 044,and from my notes from a Crown sub-frame the crank C/L is even with the small 'ledge' on the rocker panels,but I could be off side-to-side..any chance you or someone can post measurements from,say,the block/front mount 3/8-16 bolts (common to SBC and 4.3) to each side,like where the base of the pinch weld/ledge is ??..I'd make a jig like a carpenter's square to hold that off the driver's side..TIA..
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Re: different approach to the mid-engine
Time for more photo's Tom
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1964 Greenbrier Deluxe
1965 Monza Coupe
1965 Monza Convertible
Mid Engine enthusiast &
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Re: different approach to the mid-engine
Yeah!....interesting!!
Re: different approach to the mid-engine
..well,I was waiting till I made some real progress..the power-train is "in",car rolled out of garage (after I got the shift cover rev 'fork' in the idler gear,not behind it..)..need to get it up on 4 ramps to replace the whole floor (it's gone..) and frame in the radiator support;;the steering box is making me look at the Must-ll front sub-frame again..chopped up the SBC headers to make my own 'upswept' exhaust,but need at least 1 more,for the single end-ports and tubing bends..the set of 205-60-15 Toyo's should be here today,from Tiresdirect--$265 shipped,for 4,isn't bad..
Re: different approach to the mid-engine
..nice warm,calm days recently (for a change..),so I did a 'quickee' on the left-rear 1/4 panel,along with reverting to using the stock exhaust/Y-pipe;only need to get a 'pull' slave from Speedway to work the clutch,and some off-the-shelf 45*/90* pipe pieces for a single exhaust..welded the *whole* floor-pan in,except for the underside unibody frame (ran out of Ar/CO2 for the MIG..)..got the mystery shifter out,the stock gas pedal in,and hacked some off the front preparing to fit the s10 front bumper on,in place of the rotted directional light area,and marked the left headlight bucket to cut out the back:: I want to mount the headlight plate further back,so the lamps don't stick out..big Chevy truk radiator fits in an s10/4.3 radiator 'shroud',and will just fit ahead of the steering box,tilted back on the top..
Re: different approach to the mid-engine
Whoa!
This project sounds like it gonna be really nice. I like your thinking.
I am curious to see what the front end is going to look like with your mods done to it.
This project sounds like it gonna be really nice. I like your thinking.
I am curious to see what the front end is going to look like with your mods done to it.
Scott
1960 Monza Coupe
1965 Evening Orchid Corsa Turbo (project)
1961 Rampside (project)
1964 Spyder coupe (patina car, running)
1964 faux Spyder (project/parts car)
1964 Monza (parts car)
1963 Monza (parts car)
1960 Monza Coupe
1965 Evening Orchid Corsa Turbo (project)
1961 Rampside (project)
1964 Spyder coupe (patina car, running)
1964 faux Spyder (project/parts car)
1964 Monza (parts car)
1963 Monza (parts car)
Re: different approach to the mid-engine
..**ME TOO**-!!!..the width is a tad tight,around the fenders,but I notched the bend and will hammer-fit..center 'lip' will enter the body,Lic plate will be about same location,need to notch that to fit 'flat',then angle to follow body lines..bigger s10 directionals are in the bumper,where the stock ones are..that panel was 'gone' anyhow,so it'll be a "solid" repair..s10 spoiler obviously will 'bolt on'..inner panel will need to be swiss-cheesed for radiator air..85-92 s10 Blazer gas tank fits nice where the Corvair engine was,I have both the 'carb' sender and a few TBI ones,w/ in-tank pump..'86 Celebrity trunk lid is both wide and tall,so it'll get cut down for the 'firewall'..Speedways pull-slave will be here Friday,should have tacked on the $75 'Platinum' harness,but I've got enough to work on right now..'mystery shifter' placement,linkage/rods are probably the biggest problem..have a C-C cable,about 4' long ,that would be perfect for throttle to stock pedal/tube/bellcrank,looping behind the bellhsg/away from the exhaust,but it's stiff..don't recall what it's from to get another..
Re: different approach to the mid-engine
..got the alternator brace and battery tray 'done',started looking at the possible shift linkage solutions..I'm scrapping excess s10 stuff and came across several AT column linkage rods that look 'perfect' to get around the bellhsg,and reach to just behind the engine support where I'll put a 'bellcrank'..have to dig up the drivers' seat and compare an s10 steering column to the stock one,so I can locate the shifter..looks like rain today,pics asap..
Re: different approach to the mid-engine
awesome thanks Tom
Scott
1960 Monza Coupe
1965 Evening Orchid Corsa Turbo (project)
1961 Rampside (project)
1964 Spyder coupe (patina car, running)
1964 faux Spyder (project/parts car)
1964 Monza (parts car)
1963 Monza (parts car)
1960 Monza Coupe
1965 Evening Orchid Corsa Turbo (project)
1961 Rampside (project)
1964 Spyder coupe (patina car, running)
1964 faux Spyder (project/parts car)
1964 Monza (parts car)
1963 Monza (parts car)
Re: different approach to the mid-engine
..here's pics of the linkage rods,battery tray location and a comparison of the '66 column vs an '88-ish s10 stick column..I have several steering wheels,s10,Camaro,Celebrity, that will 'bolt on',,no more scrounging for the aftermarket adapter to the Corvair shaft..integral wiper/directional/4way,and modern column key,just need to rework the floor plate end and adapt the "D" shaft to the '66 splined shaft..
Re: different approach to the mid-engine
..threaded the rods 3/8-24 by hand with only a $3 die easily..the trans has been slowly dripping MTF from the side cover,looks like the lower-corner 'stud' is too close to the cover gasket,,relatively easy fix but another step 'backwards'..
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Re: different approach to the mid-engine
Tom Is there any news on this build? I am really interested to watch this one!
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