Slowest 1970 Chevelle build!

[Berg]

I've been slow on progress due to being poor but took 2 steps forward and 1 step back. I got an original clutch linkage and pedal setup which is what i really wanted over a new aftermarket one. I got a Hurst Competition Plus shifter and got the driveshaft taken care of. While cleaning parts I noticed the bellhousing had a big crack in it that ran from the clutch fork hole to the mounting surface by the engine side. I also noticed a few smaller cracks and some big pitting inside after scraping out all the grease and cleaning off the remaining film. It looks like someone had a clutch explode at one time. I decided not to use this bellhousing and went on with a 403 unit I found for sale locally with the rest of the stuff I picked up. I got the smaller 10.5" clutch anyway so it won't be a big deal unless I decide to upgrade in the future. Then I'll spring for a 621 Bellhousing. I got everything all mocked up and ran into a problem with hooking up a reverse lockout and the TCS. I'd like to keep it as stock looking as possible. I am currently trying to figure out how to hook up the backdrive rod with this shifter. I'm looking up PDF files for the shifter installation and it is showing a different Hurst-supplied rod. Looks like I'll have to give them a call when I get some more cash saved up. All-in-all it seems pretty straightforward and one of the easiest conversions so far. I think before I go any further into this project I need to unload some crap I have packed into the garage to give me some working room. I'll have to remember to bring in my camera to work to download the pictures I have so far.