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1967 Pontiac Temptest Transmission Tunnel Enlarging

Before cutting any part of the body, you need to first locate the engine and the trans on the frame. This is easier with the body off the frame, the frame on jackstands, and the engine on a hoist. You may already have a good idea on your own project, but this was a clean sheet of paper. Key considerations are ground clearance, accessory drive layout, exhaust routing, and steering placement. On Mark's Tempest, none of this original A-body stuff made the cut.
Transmission Tunnel Enlargement - Tunnel Of Love

Before cutting any part of the body, you need to first locate the engine and the trans on the frame. This is easier with the body off the frame, the frame on jackstands, and the engine on a hoist. You may already have a good idea on your own project, but this was a clean sheet of paper. Key considerations are ground clearance, accessory drive layout, exhaust routing, and steering placement. On Mark's Tempest, none of this original A-body stuff made the cut.  View Related Article

 

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