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I finally did some research of the front frame clip and the Corvette rear suspension. I near as I can place it the front subframe is a 2nd generation Camaro, 70-72, the upper control arms and ball joints cross over to those years along with the disc brakes. The Corvette rear is from and 80-82, the aluminum cross member and leaf spring mount fit that era Vett, the trailing arms and bushings are unique to this set up.

Knowing what I have to start with helps a great deal, it doesn't help with how it was installed. I am finished running the front brake lines and am working on the rear. For safety sake I am replacing all the hoses and brake lines as I go, most of the hoses were too dry rotted to consider reusing anyway. At least once I'm done I know it will stop.

I have replaced the HEI with a RTR (ready to run) distributor from Summit along with plugs and wires. I had it running but just couldn't get the timing anywhere close to where it should be. To get it to start and run the timing at the crank showed 35 degrees advanced, I have since opted to replace the timing chain. I will also be adding a Holley Sniper EFI as my BIL is insisting on going away from the carb. This will be my first venture into the stand alone EFI so it will no doubt come with a learning curve.