My 65 Skylark LS1 swap

Discussion in 'High Tech for Old Iron' started by S Courter, Mar 25, 2021.

  1. S Courter

    S Courter New Member

    Thought I would share my latest project. Solid unrestored(1 repaint) 65 Skylark post coupe. Originally 300 v8 now LS1/4L60E from a 98 Pontiac Trans Am. Added Dakota Digital gauges to the dash. Runs and drives excellent. This is the 5th LS swap I have done. I love them!!!


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    S Courter, Mar 25, 2021
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    2001ws6, 64 Hardtop and buicksWILD like this.
  2. Taulbee2277

    Taulbee2277 Silver Level contributor

    Looking good!
     
    Taulbee2277, Mar 25, 2021
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  3. buicksWILD

    buicksWILD Well-Known Member

    Hell yea brother! What engine mounts did you use for that swap?
     
    buicksWILD, Mar 25, 2021
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  4. BillA

    BillA Well-Known Member

    Very nice!
     
    BillA, Mar 25, 2021
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  5. markrieb

    markrieb Member

    What Dakota Digital kit is that? The don't list one for the 65 Skylark. Been searching for a good replacement for the radio-dial speedo and gauges
     
    markrieb, Apr 1, 2021
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  6. S Courter

    S Courter New Member

    Markrieb...I used a universal set from Dakota Digital. VHX-1018-k-w. Had to fabricate a panel to fit dash opening and mount gauges in. Also had to relocate wiper and light switches to left side and cigarette lighter to new spot on right side.
     
    S Courter, Apr 5, 2021
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  7. dr

    dr Well-Known Member

    Love it and love the color
     
    dr, Apr 5, 2021
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  8. Buicksky

    Buicksky Silver Level contributor

    Looks like a very clean transformation. If it runs half as good as it looks, watch out!
     
    Buicksky, Apr 5, 2021
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  9. gs66

    gs66 Silver Level contributor

    Very nice job!
     
    gs66, Apr 14, 2021 at 4:12 PM
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