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tanman722001 · 09-16-2011, 04:47 PM

Dang nice truck and a very nice motor.Wish I could find a guy to build mine that cheap.

71Sleeper · 09-19-2011, 02:27 AM

Thanks VA72C10....I cant wait to get her running.

71Sleeper · 09-26-2011, 02:03 AM

Well, some plans have changed once again. A friend is donating a 700r4 with a 2500 stall for Ol' Blue. Sending the tranny off to have it beeft up and shift kit installed. Also, he is selling me a nice set of roller rockers on the low low. With my budget being shot, I might get Ol' Blue on the road by the end of the year.

slick copper · 09-26-2011, 03:54 AM

Cool! Sounds like you're getting some great deals! Keep up the progress!

71Sleeper · 10-05-2011, 06:18 AM

Well change in plans once again. My funds won't allow for the tranny swap at this time but it will happen in the future. Finished ordering all my needed motor parts to get it installed and running. I THINK!

Which busted my budget so I hope I got all of them. I got vacation time p[ut in for a few days next week so my hopes is to have Ol' Blue movin on its on by Wednesday 12th.

slick copper · 10-05-2011, 01:21 PM

Sweet! We'll be looking forward to pics of progress

71Sleeper · 10-05-2011, 02:23 PM

Oh! I will. My buddy at the shop is always joking with me about the camera. He said if I would stop taking so many pics I might actually get some work done on the truck.

mr.chevy · 10-05-2011, 10:39 PM

Running huh? Well that's a lot further than I will be anytime soon. I just want to drive mine.

Well good luck. Now I have to go and study for a test tomorrow. Bleh!

71Sleeper · 10-05-2011, 11:32 PM

Running is the plan. Gotta have a plan if not nothing will get done.

67chevy1series · 10-05-2011, 11:48 PM

very nice progress! engine bay looks great, that will be cool having a 32 7 in there, most people will say 350? and you can say nope 327!

71Sleeper · 10-07-2011, 02:27 AM

Thanks! Friends of mine keep saying just put a GM 350 create motor in the truck, but I wanted something different then the stand 350 that everyone has. Then I thought I could do an LS swap, but did not want to deal with the nightmare that comes with the wiring.

Can't wait to get started on the truck tomorrow. Plans to install the power brake booster and power steering setup. Then get the motor ready for install if my last set of parts show up in time.

VA72C10 · 10-07-2011, 04:22 AM

Looking forward to the progress pics

71Sleeper · 10-07-2011, 04:35 PM

Didn't get a lot done today. Cleaned and painted the transmission. Got more parts for motor at local speedshop. Then got home to find that big brown left me a present. I should be all set now on parts to get this beast installed.

VA72C10 · 10-07-2011, 05:45 PM

Nice! Going to look real purdy like

litew8 · 10-07-2011, 07:28 PM

Looking good! Also,

to AL enforcing the laws the feds refuse to enforce!

67chevy1series · 10-07-2011, 07:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VA72C10

Nice! Going to look real purdy like

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cool now get them installed!

slick copper · 10-08-2011, 05:10 AM

Always good to see a big box of parts sitting on the doorstep when you come home!

71Sleeper · 10-10-2011, 11:17 PM

Just got the motor and tranny set in place. I forgot the camera today but I will get pics in the morning and post tomorrow. That #%$@ tranny kicked my butt. Just would not line up for nothing, had to take a couple beer breaks. Motor is primed and ready to have gas and battery hooked up in the morning so keep the fingers crossed that she runs tomorrow. Oh! almost forgot I still got to convert it for hei. Anyways wish me luck....

VA72C10 · 10-11-2011, 12:45 AM

Cool! Hope it fires right up for you. Just make sure to line up at TDC when you stab the distributor

slick copper · 10-11-2011, 03:58 AM

HEI is awesome. Upgraded my 250 inline six and what a change! Course you won't see the difference because you gotta completely new motor, but still! PICS!!!

71Sleeper · 10-11-2011, 05:41 PM

SHE'S ALIVE!!!!!! Still at the shop will post pics later tonight. I still have a lot to do. Route plug wires, hook up fuel filter, custom fit an alternator bracket, belts, etc. But turned over about 10 times and fired right up....

VA72C10 · 10-11-2011, 05:47 PM

Awesome! Congrats!!!

litew8 · 10-11-2011, 07:41 PM

nice

71Sleeper · 10-11-2011, 08:35 PM

Here are the pics I promised. Remember everything still isn't routed right. Just got it ready to crank and run. Will iron a few things out tomorrow. The bad thing is I have to work tomorrow night so I will only get a half day work on it.

slick copper · 10-12-2011, 05:48 AM

Sweet!

09-16-2011, 04:47 PM	#51
tanman722001 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Mocksville,NC Posts: 419	Re: 71 Ol' Blue Dang nice truck and a very nice motor.Wish I could find a guy to build mine that cheap. __________________ 1991 GMC K2500 4X4 350/auto 1991 Chevy S10 ext cab. 1990 Chevy S10 1993 Chevy S10 Blazer 4dr 4.3 Vortex/Auto

09-19-2011, 02:27 AM	#52
71Sleeper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Phenix City, AL Posts: 993	Re: 71 Ol' Blue Thanks VA72C10....I cant wait to get her running. __________________ 71 Ol' Blue: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=474752 Carving the Jake-olantern: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679537

09-26-2011, 02:03 AM	#53
71Sleeper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Phenix City, AL Posts: 993	Re: 71 Ol' Blue Well, some plans have changed once again. A friend is donating a 700r4 with a 2500 stall for Ol' Blue. Sending the tranny off to have it beeft up and shift kit installed. Also, he is selling me a nice set of roller rockers on the low low. With my budget being shot, I might get Ol' Blue on the road by the end of the year. __________________ 71 Ol' Blue: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=474752 Carving the Jake-olantern: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679537

09-26-2011, 03:54 AM	#54
slick copper Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Richmond, KY Posts: 1,137	Re: 71 Ol' Blue Cool! Sounds like you're getting some great deals! Keep up the progress! __________________ Raymond 1967 Chevy C/10 LWB Custom Optioned "big window truck" AKA Copper. My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=452594 The story of how I got the truck:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=450939 Ole Smokey Build Thread 2002 Silverado 8.1L Crew Cab SOLDhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=618402

10-05-2011, 06:18 AM	#55
71Sleeper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Phenix City, AL Posts: 993	Re: 71 Ol' Blue Well change in plans once again. My funds won't allow for the tranny swap at this time but it will happen in the future. Finished ordering all my needed motor parts to get it installed and running. I THINK! Which busted my budget so I hope I got all of them. I got vacation time p[ut in for a few days next week so my hopes is to have Ol' Blue movin on its on by Wednesday 12th. __________________ 71 Ol' Blue: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=474752 Carving the Jake-olantern: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679537

10-05-2011, 01:21 PM	#56
slick copper Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Richmond, KY Posts: 1,137	Re: 71 Ol' Blue Sweet! We'll be looking forward to pics of progress __________________ Raymond 1967 Chevy C/10 LWB Custom Optioned "big window truck" AKA Copper. My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=452594 The story of how I got the truck:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=450939 Ole Smokey Build Thread 2002 Silverado 8.1L Crew Cab SOLDhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=618402

10-05-2011, 02:23 PM	#57
71Sleeper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Phenix City, AL Posts: 993	Re: 71 Ol' Blue Oh! I will. My buddy at the shop is always joking with me about the camera. He said if I would stop taking so many pics I might actually get some work done on the truck. __________________ 71 Ol' Blue: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=474752 Carving the Jake-olantern: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679537

10-05-2011, 10:39 PM	#58
mr.chevy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Spanish Fork, Utah Posts: 209	Re: 71 Ol' Blue Running huh? Well that's a lot further than I will be anytime soon. I just want to drive mine. Well good luck. Now I have to go and study for a test tomorrow. Bleh! __________________ Ben Its a 67 Chevy C10 now, and its short now too. Here is my 1967 Chevy C10 Shortened Build Blog http://boyescustoms.blogspot.com Here is my 1967 Chevy C10 Shortened Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=433535

10-05-2011, 11:32 PM	#59
71Sleeper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Phenix City, AL Posts: 993	Re: 71 Ol' Blue Running is the plan. Gotta have a plan if not nothing will get done. __________________ 71 Ol' Blue: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=474752 Carving the Jake-olantern: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679537

10-05-2011, 11:48 PM	#60
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: 71 Ol' Blue very nice progress! engine bay looks great, that will be cool having a 32 7 in there, most people will say 350? and you can say nope 327!

10-07-2011, 02:27 AM	#61
71Sleeper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Phenix City, AL Posts: 993	Re: 71 Ol' Blue Thanks! Friends of mine keep saying just put a GM 350 create motor in the truck, but I wanted something different then the stand 350 that everyone has. Then I thought I could do an LS swap, but did not want to deal with the nightmare that comes with the wiring. Can't wait to get started on the truck tomorrow. Plans to install the power brake booster and power steering setup. Then get the motor ready for install if my last set of parts show up in time. __________________ 71 Ol' Blue: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=474752 Carving the Jake-olantern: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679537

10-07-2011, 04:22 AM	#62
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 71 Ol' Blue Looking forward to the progress pics __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

10-07-2011, 04:35 PM	#63
71Sleeper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Phenix City, AL Posts: 993	Re: 71 Ol' Blue Didn't get a lot done today. Cleaned and painted the transmission. Got more parts for motor at local speedshop. Then got home to find that big brown left me a present. I should be all set now on parts to get this beast installed. Attached Images __________________ 71 Ol' Blue: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=474752 Carving the Jake-olantern: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679537

10-07-2011, 05:45 PM	#64
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 71 Ol' Blue Nice! Going to look real purdy like __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

10-07-2011, 07:28 PM	#65
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10-08-2011, 05:10 AM	#67
slick copper Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Richmond, KY Posts: 1,137	Re: 71 Ol' Blue Always good to see a big box of parts sitting on the doorstep when you come home! __________________ Raymond 1967 Chevy C/10 LWB Custom Optioned "big window truck" AKA Copper. My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=452594 The story of how I got the truck:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=450939 Ole Smokey Build Thread 2002 Silverado 8.1L Crew Cab SOLDhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=618402

10-10-2011, 11:17 PM	#68
71Sleeper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Phenix City, AL Posts: 993	Re: 71 Ol' Blue Just got the motor and tranny set in place. I forgot the camera today but I will get pics in the morning and post tomorrow. That #%$@ tranny kicked my butt. Just would not line up for nothing, had to take a couple beer breaks. Motor is primed and ready to have gas and battery hooked up in the morning so keep the fingers crossed that she runs tomorrow. Oh! almost forgot I still got to convert it for hei. Anyways wish me luck.... __________________ 71 Ol' Blue: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=474752 Carving the Jake-olantern: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679537

10-11-2011, 12:45 AM	#69
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 71 Ol' Blue Cool! Hope it fires right up for you. Just make sure to line up at TDC when you stab the distributor __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

10-11-2011, 03:58 AM	#70
slick copper Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Richmond, KY Posts: 1,137	Re: 71 Ol' Blue HEI is awesome. Upgraded my 250 inline six and what a change! Course you won't see the difference because you gotta completely new motor, but still! PICS!!! __________________ Raymond 1967 Chevy C/10 LWB Custom Optioned "big window truck" AKA Copper. My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=452594 The story of how I got the truck:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=450939 Ole Smokey Build Thread 2002 Silverado 8.1L Crew Cab SOLDhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=618402

10-11-2011, 05:41 PM	#71
71Sleeper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Phenix City, AL Posts: 993	Re: 71 Ol' Blue SHE'S ALIVE!!!!!! Still at the shop will post pics later tonight. I still have a lot to do. Route plug wires, hook up fuel filter, custom fit an alternator bracket, belts, etc. But turned over about 10 times and fired right up.... __________________ 71 Ol' Blue: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=474752 Carving the Jake-olantern: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679537

10-11-2011, 05:47 PM	#72
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10-11-2011, 07:41 PM	#73
litew8 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 3,016	Re: 71 Ol' Blue nice __________________ project: "my happy mess"

10-11-2011, 08:35 PM	#74
71Sleeper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Phenix City, AL Posts: 993	Re: 71 Ol' Blue Here are the pics I promised. Remember everything still isn't routed right. Just got it ready to crank and run. Will iron a few things out tomorrow. The bad thing is I have to work tomorrow night so I will only get a half day work on it. Attached Images __________________ 71 Ol' Blue: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=474752 Carving the Jake-olantern: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679537

10-12-2011, 05:48 AM	#75
slick copper Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Richmond, KY Posts: 1,137	Re: 71 Ol' Blue Sweet! __________________ Raymond 1967 Chevy C/10 LWB Custom Optioned "big window truck" AKA Copper. My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=452594 The story of how I got the truck:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=450939 Ole Smokey Build Thread 2002 Silverado 8.1L Crew Cab SOLDhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=618402

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