Freshening up Dad's Satellite

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Got a little more work done. The floor pan is cut out. Crossmember is going to need some reinforcing on the outer edges. Center portion is in very good shape. Also got the engine repainted as the paint on the block was looking pretty rough after 20+ years.
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Did you happen to notice the date code on the engine? Only reason I mention is because this is a one of none 67 belvedere. All 67s absolutely had an LA 318. Whomever "hastily" assembled the car must have placed a poly in place of the LA. I have a 67 belvedere as well, and it had an LA. Not a big deal and quite impressive what you have done to it.
Have you ever thought of changing it back to an LA 318?
My 67 Belvedere 2 came with a 273 2 barrel.
 
One step closer. Spent the day at the dyno breaking the new cam in and tuning the old girl up. Ended up with 292hp and 327 tq. Very flat torque curve. Should be great for it's intended purpose. Back to the floor pan work now. Not the greatest picture, and failed to video a run, but happy with the results.

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Engine and transmission are back home where they belong. Next up is measure up for the driveshaft. Couple more patches to close up on the floor and sound deadening. Then I'm stalled on the interior waiting for my carpet to come into stock.
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Finally got her back on the road, fittingly on what would be Dad's 73rd birthday. A999 transmission works extremely well with this combination. Cruises a little over 2000 rpm at 60 mph. Very happy with the results.

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Very nice. I love this body style. Got a 66 Belvedere myself. Great job.
 
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