1970 454 Chevelle SS Convertible Tremec TKX 5 Speed Upgrade Nightmares overcome! It's complete!

[@LucoreAuto]

Sometimes they just don't want to go back together, but stay after it, don't quit, and you'll win in the end! (especially if you have access to just about any kind of tool or machining equipment possible)! For the merch link for those interested LucoreAuto.Myshopify.com

[@allenburch]

That’s what I love about Rich, he just keeps going until it is done right. Love his attention to the details and his constant battle with gravity! Beautiful car too!

[@rogerchevelle8543]

Nice work Rich.a great series of videos. Thanks for showing the good and the bad with thus job.

[@haroldcaldwell2225]

Rich glad I watched this video my buddy and I are getting ready to put the same trans and clutch swap in his 1969 plymouth roadrunner this gives us something to check before we put everything back together thanks for all the info you went through

[@LucoreAuto]

Exactly why we do this stuff Harold, learn from our challenges and experiences to make YOUR life easier. We don't pull any punches or hide any of our challenges, hopefully some of it helps you and your project!

[@billyray8062]

I knew it wouldn`t take you long to figure out what was making the noise, great job Rich.

[@johnlloyd1028]

I admire your persistence most of us would have sold it off as a part finished project!😡

[@leesanders8824]

That's what I call "sticktuitivness". Hell of a good job.

[@CraigSmith-qq3sr]

It looks like a pretty well done frame of restoration. Get a Bell blow proof bell housing,it's worth the money but fixing your is fine.

[@brianstephanierobertson357]

Nice job Rich!! Sometimes to get perfection it takes a bit! You know your stuff!! Keep up the good work

[@mikeburnett7028]

Another rewarding video Rich. Thanks for your time

[@LucoreAuto]

Thanks Mike always appreciate your time watching us do our thing 👍

[@mikeburnett7028]

@@LucoreAuto are you going with Austin on power tour this year?

[@LucoreAuto]

@@mikeburnett7028 still working out the logistics of how it's going to go this year 😉

[@mikeburnett7028]

@@LucoreAuto we got the platinum pkg since it’s usually the only weeklong vacation we take. Hope you make it, met Austin last year. Told him to bring along the Old Man and Miss Vicki this year, but I’m sure they’ll be too busy

[@do6724]

Thank you for your thorough instructions! I experienced the same exact problem with my Lakewood bell housing on my 70 chevelle hardtop. I will not buy another Lakewood housing unless they fix this! Thanks again for your help! 😎

[@terryeustice5399]

Sorry to see you have to rework putting in the 5 Speed. But, your a perfectionist and want nothing going out. If it does not suit you. Thank you Rich💯

[@BBBILLY86]

Thanks for posting this. Saved many people from falling into that same bellhousing problem. I'm thinking of doing a TKX in my 396 Nova. Like the stock mechanical clutch. Everyone online does the hydraulic. Pricey and complex. You looked to be driving with complete ease. Is the mechanical clutches are not fun to drive overblown? I want to stick with the z bar and fork.

[@emiloffredo2625]

Awesome Chevelle awesome video and an awesome job well done!!

[@RustyZipper]

If it were easy everyone would work on their own stuff!

[@LucoreAuto]

Even for US some of this stuff isn't easy and smooth! But hopefully folks can learn from and plan from our experiences 👍

[@peterlombardo1872]

That's why they put zip screws in the exhaust, love you're shpw

[@damianlindsey6177]

Not true. People are too stupid and lazy, what makes you think they even know how to pop their own hoods?

[@keithgriffith6002]

After the 1st save, thought for sure you had gravity issues resolved. 😂.

[@chevelleranch7481]

Nice car and nice job Rich!

[@pedricktownperformance6781]

How did the shifter fit in the console. Can you retain the stock rubber boot that bolts into the 4 speed hump? Asking because I'm looking at putting a tkx in my 70 chevelle

[@jesseevans7974]

That's a beautiful car bet it has some good power too I'd love to have that

[@bobbysmith8120]

Great job buddy keep it up and a Beautiful car from Alabama 🇺🇸 watching 👍

[@disgracebook5708]

An extra bonus on the 5-spd, one less computer.

[@benchman1351]

Hey Rich, for a minute there I thought you were training for the auto olympic team to set a new flat rate time. lol

[@HeadFlowInc]

Needs an SFI bellhousing for the larger pressure plate.

[@allencobbs4047]

That car sure made you work for it but one of the great things about your videos you always put in the work now how about that caliper thing

[@richardlucore6813]

I actually have an s10 (same brake system) that I am working on now that I touch that process on here at the moment. We are waiting on some other parts for that ride but there should be something up soon.

[@lenniedyer3765]

Great job!!

[@bigrsamano]

Would that explotion proffe hayes bell housing cleared no interior ribbing in cast ?

[@richardlucore6813]

The stamped Blow-proof bell would most likely clear with no issues. But I will still roll engines over to check clearance on any future job like this. Learn from the mistakes and win the battle.

[@johnmilner7603]

I told you to use the factory bell. Aftermarket don’t know shit.😢 Close but no cigar.

[@bryanyoung3764]

Rich depending on how one looks at it or ones choice of a vehicle. It could be a Ford Pinto, Ford pickup the Triton the one that likes to spit the plugs out.Then there's the Chevrolet Monza the Chevy cavalier. Dodge gave us the aspirin and little D 150. V W gave the Thing , and the Gulf. And last but not least somebody decided to throw a monkey wrench in the mix the Yugo🤣 then the big-3 gave us an error of new muscle Ford Mustang with a 4-cylinder Chevy Camaro with a four-cylinder and the Dodge charger with a 4-cylinder. So looking at those.I would have to say God loves you.

[@jimbro5223]

Anyone who works on cars, either for a living or a hobby has "been there, done that". As long as it doesn't happen to often.

[@abesgrapefruits7805]

Things you don’t know that you should know. Miss Vicki and Mark from A1 auto are actualy brother and sister, better yet they are twins. Imagine if you will Miss Vicki bald and call me a liar!

[@kennethchapman9564]

Why folks bring their vehicles to you Rich because you won't quit until the job is done correctly.

[@edwardkamenar1493]

I'm curious. Whose shop is that? Who owns it? I like it.

[@LucoreAuto]

The gentleman you see doing all the wrenching in these 😉

[@edwardkamenar1493]

@@LucoreAuto You mean "the guy" who shows all the ooopsies that are real and true in the life of automotive repair without editing them out to show the true nature of the beast? Lol. That's what I like about this channel. leave in the, as we used to say, the "ahshits". lol. Keep up the amazing work.

[@RustyZipper]

@@edwardkamenar1493 - I hope that guy gets fired or at least suspended! Nobody makes mistakes in my shop

[@robertutech1685]

The flywheel was too thick? Who missed the specs? Never saw this before.

[@robertbriggs4176]

Bellhousing

[@dannythomas6194]

10:58 Well Rich, maybe you should stop before you make another mistake!

[@richardlucore6813]

Never quit.... never surrender!

[@ThomasThomas-wn3km]

It seems like you get tired faster every time you have to do it again. Did for me anyway.

[@RustyZipper]

Not my projects, first time I have to re-do something I park them aside and work on something easier. Maybe that’s why I have 418 unfinished projects 🤷‍♂️

[@richardlucore6813]

@@RustyZipper that made me chuckle. too funny!

[@timwickersham869]

Just shared the vid to my dad,,,hopefully he will sub?...

[@douglascouch3182]

If you Spratt wd 40 on your aluminum it won't load up bad guy

[@richardlucore6813]

I will try that in the future... thanks for the tip!