Amazing!!

Front Suspension
 

As i assembled the front suspension my fear is it will be coming part post restoration for ride height adjustment. Looks super clean and no scuffs or scratches. Happy i got to use over the 2 piece rotors.

Engine back from the Machine Shop
 

Picked up the engine yesterday. I think this about the closest thing a car enthusiast can get to the feeling you had as a kid on Christmas morning. Engine is 40 over, with 38 CC domed pistons. Roller cam with a grind very close to stock l78. Same one I used on the 66 SS i just finished. Heads are milled way down so the chambers are 111ccs. For the guys that noticed yes there zl1 heads. All in all should be around 10.8 to 1 when done but I need to do some checking on how far the pistons are in the hole. Assembly to come!

Oh yeah!!!!!

Before you do your quarter panel replacement do you replace the body bushing first like so many people suggest to do or leave it as is and replace quarters? Thanks an once again thank you for taking the time to share your progress with us all!

I double check to make sure there is no major damage or rot. If I do find questionable bushings I just put metal spacers back in during assembly. The frame is kinda like a wet noodle as it is, especially in the rear. Its obviously ideal all body points touch down evenly but i have had cars where its not, and I didnt do any major panel replacement.

Shifter - Hurst
 

I have deviated on 68-72 cars with the shifter because the muncie to me is just not ideal. I grabbed an old hurst setup, and restored it. One of the trick things to do is machine all the bushings for the rod pin points so its super tight.

M21 Muncie 4 Spd
 

Found a correct 69 M21 case date very close to the car with no Vin. Just basic clean up and blast and then recondition the alum parts to look new.

Most of the muncies builds I just get all new gears along with the overhaul kit. Dad taught me alot of tricks for assembly and preparation of the parts to ensure buttery smooth shifts, even brand new.

Assmebling the main shaft into the case can get frustrating, as this one gave me some problems. I finally figured it all out

I’ve had my Muncie out of my Corvette for months now.
I’ve watched the Muncie files on YT, read Paul’s book but I still can’t bring myself to tear it apart.
I’ve never rebuilt a transmission so I’m apprehensive.
How do you get the case to look so good?

I can understand being apprehensive. Most of the assembly isnt too bad. That said you need a press and patience for a few of the learn by doing not by watching tasks. Loading up the cluster shaft with the bearings via some assembly grease and having a undersized pin is a must. When you braing the main shaft and center bearing plate into the main transmission with the gasket can be tedious but not impossible. The best advice is dont force anything and be willing to take something back apart when its not going on right.

In light of all of that as you can see in the pictures I wear gloves to keep my case work clean. Im gonna send you a PM about case prep