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RCbowtie69 · 01-12-2011, 09:45 PM

looking good, motor & trans R looking like they belong there, keep up the work & keep on truckin''

mcbassin · 01-13-2011, 12:26 AM

Hey Rocket, just wondering why you needed to add the extra length to the motor perches? Was it only to move the engine/tranny back 1.75"? I am trying to plan my motor install and really don't want to buy a bunch of high$ parts. If I can make or modify parts to that's what I to do. Where did you get the adapter plates? Did you make them or buy them? thanks

RocketKing · 01-13-2011, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

Hey Rocket, just wondering why you needed to add the extra length to the motor perches? Was it only to move the engine/tranny back 1.75"? I am trying to plan my motor install and really don't want to buy a bunch of high$ parts. If I can make or modify parts to that's what I to do. Where did you get the adapter plates? Did you make them or buy them? thanks

The length was only added to the passenger side so I could clear the A/C compressor, so if you don't have the A/C you won't have to add the length.

The 6 cyl perches are mounted in the rear holes and should move the motor the closest possible to the firewall, allowing me more room up front for fans. That is the plan anyway.

Here is a the thread I used to help me plan it out http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=413855. I bought the #2 adapter plates off ebay and modified the passenger one to work. But with the instructions on that thread they should be easy to make. Hope this helps, let me know if I can answer anything else.

mcbassin · 01-13-2011, 12:18 PM

Thanks for the link, I'm sure I will have more questions to ask.

RocketKing · 01-20-2011, 01:18 AM

Have most of the work done until I can put the cab on the frame. I am currently working on the cab at a friends bodyshop. I thought you might want some pics of the progress so far

Trying to use the fuel lines from the 04 Burb by rebending them.

**Dieselwrencher** · 01-20-2011, 03:46 AM

Very nice!

**67cheby** · 01-20-2011, 10:19 AM

looking good man

67chevy1series · 01-20-2011, 07:59 PM

looks great!

RocketKing · 01-20-2011, 08:46 PM

Christmas may be long past but I got a shipment from...

Santa Sharpie!

The box it was shipped in was so nice it was almost a shame to open it...almost.

Great looking pieces, Thanks Sharpie!

67chevy1series · 01-20-2011, 08:49 PM

sharpie is the man!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

usmcchevy · 01-20-2011, 08:59 PM

looking good, What did your driveshaft come from?

RocketKing · 01-20-2011, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by 67chevy1series

sharpie is the man!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yes...yes he is!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by usmcchevy

looking good, What did your driveshaft come from?

Actually, I don't know. A buddy had a driveline at his shop and we knew the yoke was close to the right size. I took it home and the yoke slid in.
His best guess was that it is from a early 90's Chevy truck big block which, he said, have the 400 turbo behind them, I have also read that Muncie 4 speeds also have the same 32 spline as the 400.
I do not know this as fact so take it with a grain of salt (I read it on the internets so it must be true!!

) I had to have the 400 because my tranny is the 4l80e. I think the 4l60 take the 350 yoke.
I have my motor mounted in the 6 cyl position, if it were in the 8 cyl position it would perhaps bolt in, here are some pics.

67chevy1series · 01-20-2011, 10:11 PM

might as well take it off and give it tome

RocketKing · 01-20-2011, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by 67chevy1series

might as well take it off and give it tome

Lol, no kiddin', what are the chances of just finding a driveline laying around that happens to fit your build. Will be a real blessing if it works out.

67chevy1series · 01-20-2011, 10:18 PM

yes a drive line will be hard to find for me

usmcchevy · 01-21-2011, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by 67chevy1series

yes a drive line will be hard to find for me

Yep, same here. At least my motor and trans came with the output yolk and hopefully I can just have my stock drive shaft shortened. I do plan on once I get the motor and trans in measuring what I need and calling a few salvage yards, maybe I'll get lucky.

**67cheby** · 01-21-2011, 01:04 PM

you dont have an extra drivers vent like the one you got from Sharpie do you ??

RocketKing · 01-21-2011, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by 67cheby

you dont have an extra drivers vent like the one you got from Sharpie do you ??

All I have is the original one but it is not chrome. I am guessing you need a chrome one?

**67cheby** · 01-21-2011, 04:01 PM

yep !!!

RocketKing · 01-22-2011, 08:58 PM

Oh boy...sanding...

67chevy1series · 01-22-2011, 09:05 PM

oh i have been there and done that the door jambs and were the 3 point seat belt is in that general corner it is fun! not!

**67cheby** · 01-24-2011, 11:17 AM

nice progress

RocketKing · 01-28-2011, 07:06 PM

Okay, I am looking for some opinions from my forum buddies.

It has come time for some paint on the cab. I was going all (Torch) red on the entire truck, but then I thought about putting the white top back on which is original. I expressed my thoughts to my lovely wife and see stated something about questioning my sanity. In her humble (although important

) opinion, if the top is white the bottom and front must be also. ('68 style).
So I turn to my friends for your objective advice...

1-All Red All the Time

2-Rock the White Top

3-'68 Stylin'

So come on you opinionated ones and you lurkers too. Let me know what you think. Don't worry about hurting my feeling... my wife sure didn't.

usmcchevy · 01-28-2011, 07:39 PM

SOMEDAY mine will be ALL red, so thats my vote!

RocketKing · 01-28-2011, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by usmcchevy

SOMEDAY mine will be ALL red, so thats my vote!

Good reason!

Thats it! One brave soul! Lol, no big deal, I was just wanting some more thoughts.

01-12-2011, 09:45 PM	#101
RCbowtie69 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Thomasville, NC Posts: 1,877	Re: The Fuse is Lit... looking good, motor & trans R looking like they belong there, keep up the work & keep on truckin''

01-13-2011, 12:26 AM	#102
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: The Fuse is Lit... Hey Rocket, just wondering why you needed to add the extra length to the motor perches? Was it only to move the engine/tranny back 1.75"? I am trying to plan my motor install and really don't want to buy a bunch of high$ parts. If I can make or modify parts to that's what I to do. Where did you get the adapter plates? Did you make them or buy them? thanks __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

01-13-2011, 12:18 PM	#104
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: The Fuse is Lit... Thanks for the link, I'm sure I will have more questions to ask. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

01-20-2011, 01:18 AM	#105
RocketKing Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Berryville, AR Posts: 792	Re: The Fuse is Lit... Have most of the work done until I can put the cab on the frame. I am currently working on the cab at a friends bodyshop. I thought you might want some pics of the progress so far Trying to use the fuel lines from the 04 Burb by rebending them. __________________ Rex

01-20-2011, 03:46 AM	#106
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: The Fuse is Lit... Very nice! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

01-20-2011, 10:19 AM	#107
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: The Fuse is Lit... looking good man __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

01-20-2011, 07:59 PM	#108
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: The Fuse is Lit... looks great!

01-20-2011, 08:46 PM	#109
RocketKing Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Berryville, AR Posts: 792	Re: The Fuse is Lit... Christmas may be long past but I got a shipment from... Santa Sharpie! The box it was shipped in was so nice it was almost a shame to open it...almost. Great looking pieces, Thanks Sharpie! __________________ Rex

01-20-2011, 08:49 PM	#110
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: The Fuse is Lit... sharpie is the man!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Last edited by 67chevy1series; 01-20-2011 at 08:49 PM.

01-20-2011, 08:59 PM	#111
usmcchevy Has more rust than truck... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ivanhoe, MN Posts: 2,421	Re: The Fuse is Lit... looking good, What did your driveshaft come from? __________________ 1972 Custom/10 SWB, 4.8/4l80e Build thread LSx Swap FAQ index

01-20-2011, 10:11 PM	#113
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: The Fuse is Lit... might as well take it off and give it tome

01-20-2011, 10:18 PM	#115
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: The Fuse is Lit... yes a drive line will be hard to find for me

01-21-2011, 01:04 PM	#117
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: The Fuse is Lit... you dont have an extra drivers vent like the one you got from Sharpie do you ?? __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

01-21-2011, 04:01 PM	#119
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: The Fuse is Lit... yep !!! __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

01-22-2011, 08:58 PM	#120
RocketKing Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Berryville, AR Posts: 792	Re: The Fuse is Lit... Oh boy...sanding... __________________ Rex



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01-22-2011, 09:05 PM	#121
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: The Fuse is Lit... oh i have been there and done that the door jambs and were the 3 point seat belt is in that general corner it is fun! not!

01-24-2011, 11:17 AM	#122
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: The Fuse is Lit... nice progress __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

01-28-2011, 07:06 PM	#123
RocketKing Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Berryville, AR Posts: 792	Re: The Fuse is Lit... Okay, I am looking for some opinions from my forum buddies. It has come time for some paint on the cab. I was going all (Torch) red on the entire truck, but then I thought about putting the white top back on which is original. I expressed my thoughts to my lovely wife and see stated something about questioning my sanity. In her humble (although important ) opinion, if the top is white the bottom and front must be also. ('68 style). So I turn to my friends for your objective advice... 1-All Red All the Time 2-Rock the White Top 3-'68 Stylin' So come on you opinionated ones and you lurkers too. Let me know what you think. Don't worry about hurting my feeling... my wife sure didn't. __________________ Rex Last edited by RocketKing; 01-28-2011 at 07:07 PM.

01-28-2011, 07:39 PM	#124
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