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bcolli3 · 01-22-2006, 10:20 PM

howdy, just found the site, and I love the forum. Im looking to bombproof my burb in prep for an upcoming move while im making good $ and have good mechs. I'll be towing a trailer and im kinda worried about the stock motor. My mech friend has a 350 he wants to sell, and promises plenty of torque w/ rv cam. Question, does anyone have experience travelling rocky mt. roads pulling weight, and do you think a built 350 can handle it? Second, I want to take care of the rust thats developing along the bottom fenders and I would like to use original metal if I can, just because it's better than the new repop. Searching past threads shows that most stuff gets sucked up fast, but I might as well ask to see if anyone has any leads on metal or a liftgate. Thanks for any suggestions.

**Hart_Rod** · 01-22-2006, 10:32 PM

Do you need the tailgate or the liftgate?

Rob

bcolli3 · 01-22-2006, 10:47 PM

liftgate.

Superron21 · 01-22-2006, 11:06 PM

a 350 can handle anything within reason in the rockies, you arent pulling a manufactured home are ya?

86swb · 01-23-2006, 08:33 AM

The 350 should be just fine. Welcome to the board from Kentucky.

bcolli3 · 01-24-2006, 10:55 PM

Thanks fo the welcome. Yeah, I've just been hauling firewood locally, and noticed lack of power at just low speeds on the hills w/ stock 350 & 66k miles. I'd like to crate the motor for resale (not that I could dream of selling it), and put in a rebuilt in case I grenade it driving out there. I'll just be pulling a motorcyle, toolbox, generator, and a spare tranny, so no outrageous weight. I just don't want to roach the original motor.

bcolli3 · 01-26-2006, 08:24 PM

Sold on the 350, mostly because of the universal use, I wont get in as much trouble searching for parts. I got a quote today for $3.6k for a balanced rebuilt and I thought it was a bit high, especially when I would be swapping heads. Not to mention head machining to replace the old steel valve guides made in lead gas (read higher octane) days that ping under load. While I haven't seen much about this, I have been told that the ping isn't just pre-ignition, but the valve guides melting onto the valves and then breaking free (oww!!).
Also, learning more about sheetmetal. Apparently OE and NOS are just as good as original metal in terms of thickness and nickel content. Any suggestions on bodyparts distributors?
While I'm at it, I thought a set of headers would top it off pretty nice, so again, if you've had good luck and like the guys @ a certain place, I'd appreciate the tip and they would the business. Thanks again.

01-22-2006, 10:20 PM	#1
bcolli3 '72 4x4 fireburb Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: md Posts: 11	newbie restoring howdy, just found the site, and I love the forum. Im looking to bombproof my burb in prep for an upcoming move while im making good $ and have good mechs. I'll be towing a trailer and im kinda worried about the stock motor. My mech friend has a 350 he wants to sell, and promises plenty of torque w/ rv cam. Question, does anyone have experience travelling rocky mt. roads pulling weight, and do you think a built 350 can handle it? Second, I want to take care of the rust thats developing along the bottom fenders and I would like to use original metal if I can, just because it's better than the new repop. Searching past threads shows that most stuff gets sucked up fast, but I might as well ask to see if anyone has any leads on metal or a liftgate. Thanks for any suggestions. __________________ '72 GMC Suburban 4x4 '93 CBR 1000 '83 G20 beater '88 F-150 - for sale

01-22-2006, 10:32 PM	#2
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,827	Re: newbie restoring Do you need the tailgate or the liftgate? Rob __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

01-22-2006, 10:47 PM	#3
bcolli3 '72 4x4 fireburb Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: md Posts: 11	Re: newbie restoring liftgate. __________________ '72 GMC Suburban 4x4 '93 CBR 1000 '83 G20 beater '88 F-150 - for sale

01-22-2006, 11:06 PM	#4
Superron21 DONT TRY THIS AT HOME! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 119	Re: newbie restoring a 350 can handle anything within reason in the rockies, you arent pulling a manufactured home are ya?

01-23-2006, 08:33 AM	#5
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Re: newbie restoring The 350 should be just fine. Welcome to the board from Kentucky. __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

01-24-2006, 10:55 PM	#6
bcolli3 '72 4x4 fireburb Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: md Posts: 11	Re: newbie restoring Thanks fo the welcome. Yeah, I've just been hauling firewood locally, and noticed lack of power at just low speeds on the hills w/ stock 350 & 66k miles. I'd like to crate the motor for resale (not that I could dream of selling it), and put in a rebuilt in case I grenade it driving out there. I'll just be pulling a motorcyle, toolbox, generator, and a spare tranny, so no outrageous weight. I just don't want to roach the original motor. __________________ '72 GMC Suburban 4x4 '93 CBR 1000 '83 G20 beater '88 F-150 - for sale

01-26-2006, 08:24 PM	#7
bcolli3 '72 4x4 fireburb Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: md Posts: 11	NuB restore, cont. Sold on the 350, mostly because of the universal use, I wont get in as much trouble searching for parts. I got a quote today for $3.6k for a balanced rebuilt and I thought it was a bit high, especially when I would be swapping heads. Not to mention head machining to replace the old steel valve guides made in lead gas (read higher octane) days that ping under load. While I haven't seen much about this, I have been told that the ping isn't just pre-ignition, but the valve guides melting onto the valves and then breaking free (oww!!). Also, learning more about sheetmetal. Apparently OE and NOS are just as good as original metal in terms of thickness and nickel content. Any suggestions on bodyparts distributors? While I'm at it, I thought a set of headers would top it off pretty nice, so again, if you've had good luck and like the guys @ a certain place, I'd appreciate the tip and they would the business. Thanks again. __________________ '72 GMC Suburban 4x4 '93 CBR 1000 '83 G20 beater '88 F-150 - for sale



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