New/correct style flywheel installed
You can see the correct staggered (shorter diameter) bolt holes on the flywheel which accommodate a correct 10 1/2" clutch.
Clutch lines up w/the flywheel bolt holes this time
Old clutch assembly - not correct for a '57
Torque'd to spec.
57 Corvette's had a leather clutch boot
Original clutch fork/new throwout bearing
I'm 99% sure those bellhousing bolts should be painted. Gotta double check, but we'll touch those up later.
Fitting the re-pop transmission bracket mount bolts. And guess what? They're too long! Ugh. Stay tuned.
The 3-speed original transmission slid right in!
Back to those trans. mount bolts. We bag/tag/save everything!
We're going to clean up the originals and go with those.
Wire brush clean-up. 1 down, 1 to go.
More accessories going on the motor
Original motor/original 548 block
57 date code
Getting close...
Fuel pump going on...
Starter going on...
Clutch cross-shaft bracket going onto the bellhousing
Engine mount cushions/bolts
Houston, we have a safe landing!
More spark plug wire looms going on...
Lookin' good
