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I start my big block conversion this fall. Engine is done, I have the tubular mounts and headers. Im going to convert the mechanical clutch to hydraulic and have to do the disc brakes on the front end 1st.

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I got the truck home, installed the new porportioning valve and gas pedal before I set the engine back in. Had a little helper too. I was trying to get him down to help me with the gas pedal only because one person had to be on the inside and one on the outside. He was watching tv and would not move so I unhooked the cable and poof no tv. He came down and helped me with that and then he just wanted to do more. Sometimes you just have to get them away from the damn electronics sometimes.

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Well John what is a kid supposed to do......man he has grown since I last saw him.....must be the wheaties....!

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Getting closer. Almost ready for some get togethers.
I cant seem to find my old harness. I think all my switches are attached to it. :dohh:

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Be ready for that shake down run soon by the looks of it. Truck is looking great.

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Just thought I would add a few more pics to my thread. I picked up a power steering hose and played around with differnt seals for the innner fender to cab, and a shot of what it looks like without the battery next to the radiator.

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Looking good!

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I agree...a very nice and clean job :thumbs:

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Here is where I am now. Still need to hook up Brake lines and a few other small things. Just some update pictures.

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Man that looks good in there! Nice job
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Great job, really looking nice !!!!! What size power brake booster did you use, just wondering about the clearance with a big block and did you use one of Captains adapters for it.

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It came out of a 79 Chevy/GMC Truck. Had to modify the brake rod of course.

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subscribed, I have a 454 with some 781 heads on the rebuilding block as we speak.
nice work by the way you are almost there :metal:

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looks fantastic man!! love the big block. you do really clean work too.

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Here is an updated picture of the engine compartment. It dosn't look like much but I put a few more lines on. I am thinking I might want to redo the brake lines at some point, I was just getting tired of trying to bend some new ones so I painted some that I found laying around my space. They are basically stock bent for later chevy and they kinda fit. Then there is the spagetti to deal with under my dash.. :waah: :lol: EZ Wiring harness. 21 circuts.

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I put the hood back on. Now I just have to get all the wires buttoned up and I can take it for a spin. I did fire it up for a milla sec on starting fluid so now I need to get my fuel line hooked up.

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really sweet!

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Looking sharp

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Good for you!

I'm thinking about putting a 454 in my 66 C30 motor home. This thread has a lot of good info and pics.

Thanks!
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Talk about patients, I see this thread started in 2007... I could not wait that long but the wait is paying off for sure. Truck looks good.....

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I think I am going to get some time next week to work on the truck. I did jack it up so I could run the fuel line but now have to run it in a differnt way. I really want to find a tank with a fuel pump already inside but for now i have an external.

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Hey Chevy Fleetside,
You are doing some really nice work! I kinda know what it's like since I'm doing a tiny bit of work to mine as I get time and $ to do it. I picked up a 454 & 049 heads last week, but don't want to make mine a non-runner to fit everything together. Guess I'll have to man up and do it soon.
Keep up the (really) good work!

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Very nice.

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I put tranny fluid, power steering fluid, and coolant in the truck today and started it for the first time in over 6 years. The 89 BB had the lobe for a machanical fuel pump ( I put a q jet on it) and it works just fine. Oh did I mention I put fuel in it also.. :D It purrs and on the first try.. Had a few tranny leaks. I forgot to tighten the cooler lines and I dont have a gear in for the speedo cable.. OOPS... :uhmk: Bone Yard here I come. It is a 700R4 tranny from my 4x4. I put an output shaft in it. I had a big :D on my face for the first time in a long time. Now I just need to get it buttoned up so I can drive it.

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Very nice. Must be nice to reach the end of this journey. Congrats!

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Just have to add a few pics to my thread. Battery box in and headlights working.. yay... :metal:

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Nice ... but you might need a few tie straps ....

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I still need a side terminal battery and then I will tidy up the wires.. The yellow wire is the fuel pump wire which will not be used for that but maybe to power my power antenna.

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Looking real good Bro, I'm glad for you too see it come together after a long wait!! Trust me I know the feeling been waiting on mine since 2007 also.... I'm Digging that Color what is it?? Great clean Work!!!! :cong:
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When I bought the first gallon it was GM Medium Blue. When I needed more it was a Safire Blue. Same color differnt name. At least I have the formula. The front acually has a Violet Pearl on it from the ghost flames.

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Yeah Man that Blue with the Purple Pearl is Killer up front plus the Shiny Chrome, Lovin it Cuz..... :metal:
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I was afraid that when I put the trans back together I didn't seat the band in properly. If so the trans would not shift. It kinda felt like the truck had drag.
So today I just said the heck with it and pulled it out of the garage (open headers and all) and just did a u turn at the bottom of the hill. It didn't shift in that small distance. I though ok going to have to pull the pan off the tranny. Well as I was coming back up the hill I gassed it and let off and as soon as I did that is shifted into 2nd. Yay... Now I just have to wait untill the end of the month to get my new Reg stickers. I already added it to my insurance. There is still alot of adjusting to do. it felt nice to drive it.. even if it was only 500 ft.

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It is time to roll. Acually I do want to put the bed on and maybe some Mufflers before I drive it around. :lol:

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Nice to be able to take it out again. ;)

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I know its been a while for you, glad to see it back on the road John..!

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I ordered a 800 CFM carb for the BB... Should make it run even better.

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Looking good. You have done a lot of great work. Now I need to get started with mine.

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Good job !!

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Did you get the Tank's inc universal installed yet? 'm curious to see how you bolted up the straps. I started on mine today.