67 long box

[Metaldoc]

More parts for the engine and these should make the old 283 have some nice power. Not to big a cam but just enough to make it sound purdy.

[Metaldoc]

Power steering pump brackets all made from scratch. I still have to cut spacer tubes but I didn't have enough scrap tubing. Back to the steel supermarket. As you can see I couldn't get the pulley off to get at the old bracket to use as a template only to find the old bracket bent and not usable. I needed the pulley so I had to order a new one. I'm happy with the new brackets.

[Orange67]

Dang man, your fabrication skills are awesome! I love to check in on this thread and see your work. Far as that pulley, a couple of files, some sanding, it'd be fine. Really! Lol

[Getter-Done]

Metaldoc
Those are some awesome brackets.
Those are not CNC brackets
They are PCD. (Personal Control Design).

[Metaldoc]

Originally Posted by Orange67

Dang man, your fabrication skills are awesome! I love to check in on this thread and see your work. Far as that pulley, a couple of files, some sanding, it'd be fine. Really! Lol

Originally Posted by Getter-Done

Metaldoc
Those are some awesome brackets.
Those are not CNC brackets
They are PCD. (Personal Control Design).

Thanks I do like the way they turned out, all I have in them is a couple of hours and some left over 1/4 plate. Cheap brackets. Having a set of blue flame adjustables helps or it would have been a lot of grinding

[Metaldoc]

After a couple of hours scrubbing and another couple hours with a wire wheel it looks much better. I took off at least 3 lbs of dirt/oil and now has a wax sprayed on it, Pledge is my trick. 2 more gears will be nice especially on the highway.

[Getter-Done]

Originally Posted by Metaldoc

After a couple of hours scrubbing and another couple hours with a wire wheel it looks much better. I took off at least 3 lbs of dirt/oil and now has a wax sprayed on it, Pledge is my trick. 2 more gears will be nice especially on the highway.

Is that a NV3500? I may go with one of those.I would rather have a NV4500 but those 3500 are readily available

[Metaldoc]

Originally Posted by Getter-Done

Is that a NV3500? I may go with one of those.I would rather have a NV4500 but those 3500 are readily available

Yes a nv3500 5 speed, I don't have 400 hp so it should work well. It's the same clutch and length as my old three speed stick. Just change the yoke, starter, tranny mount, servo to analog speedo and add a hydraulic clutch. Oh ya, cut a new hole for the shifter fill the old hole. Easy pezzy lol

[Getter-Done]

I passed on several in my used Auto Parts Facility.
I may grab the next one.

[Metaldoc]

So after watching "Fantomworks" car show on the tv he was working on an older vette and the intake didn't seat down on the gasket surfaces. They found the PCV pickup under the intake was hitting, stopping it for seating. so for the heck of it I thought I'll check my new intake and sure enough it hits the PCV inlet. Simple fix with a hammer and tin snipes, but I'm glad I caught it.

[Getter-Done]

Originally Posted by Metaldoc

So after watching "Fantomworks" car show on the tv he was working on an older vette and the intake didn't seat down on the gasket surfaces. They found the PCV pickup under the intake was hitting, stopping it for seating. so for the heck of it I thought I'll check my new intake and sure enough it hits the PCV inlet. Simple fix with a hammer and tin snipes, but I'm glad I caught it.

I saw that episode.
It is a good thing that you watched it also.
😀

[Metaldoc]

Had a good day blasting engine parts and got most painted. I put the first coats of black on the rocker covers to add some lettering, more to come on that. I also found my oil pump shaft plastic stay bushing was cracked in half, good thing I had a spare in old gasket sets I have.

[71cheyennesuperlongb]

Great Job Metaldoc!All the mods you have done look great. I am going to have to steal your spare tire, tailgate, anti roll bar,Well hell I just might have to steal all your ideas! Great looking truck.I was thinking about restoring my 71 Super but then I would be afraid to drive it! My best friend restored a 67 Elcamino and it is perfect. Hasent been out of the basement in three years.Last car show it was at he couldnt even go eat afraid some one would touch it.The way you did your truck is the way to go.Drive the crap out of it,enjoy it. Now to get mine in the garage and follow your lead! Thanks again for your build thread it was a great read.

[Metaldoc]

Originally Posted by 71cheyennesuperlongb

Great Job Metaldoc!All the mods you have done look great. I am going to have to steal your spare tire, tailgate, anti roll bar,Well hell I just might have to steal all your ideas! Great looking truck.I was thinking about restoring my 71 Super but then I would be afraid to drive it! My best friend restored a 67 Elcamino and it is perfect. Hasent been out of the basement in three years.Last car show it was at he couldnt even go eat afraid some one would touch it.The way you did your truck is the way to go.Drive the crap out of it,enjoy it. Now to get mine in the garage and follow your lead! Thanks again for your build thread it was a great read.

Thanks for the interest in it, I'm not sure where the ideas come from but I do enjoy the usability . Everything works very well and I don't worry about scratches or other people being careless. I just drive and enjoy. oh and work on it.
Thanks Derek (Doc)

[71cheyennesuperlongb]

I tried to reply to your thread but it ended up in thread reviews and dont know how to move it, OLD FART computer stupid! But your truck looks great.L I said I am going steal uh borrow yeah borrow your ideas.Thanks for the great build thread.You are so talented.Best of luck health wies in the future.

[71cheyennesuperlongb]

Sorry for double post. Like I said OLD FART computer know nothing.

[Metaldoc]

Finished of the p/s brackets, blasted and painted now.

[Metaldoc]

Engine is coming back together nicely, valves are all set. Now to seal it up and prime the lifters. Paint.

[Metaldoc]

I got the rest of the engine parts blasted, cleaned up for gasket sealing and almost ready for a top coat of purdy.

[ghalperin]

Originally Posted by Metaldoc

Thanks for the interest in it, I'm not sure where the ideas come from but I do enjoy the usability . Everything works very well and I don't worry about scratches or other people being careless. I just drive and enjoy. oh and work on it.
Thanks Derek (Doc)

Nice work, as usual.

I 100% agree. The best way to go is very nice or new underneath and driver/patina on the outside. I use mine for hauling everything and going everywhere. Usually, I don't even put up the windows. Hagerty has it fully covered for more than I think it's worth, so I don't worry.

[Metaldoc]

I put the lettering (dollar store stickers) on the valve covers and finished prepping for paint. After painting it all orange I'll pull the stickers off to show recessed black letters. Ear plugs work great for plugging threaded holes, I don't have gaskets in yet because the bolts are not going orange. I want to make sure all the surfaces are covered with paint that should be. Takes longer but it's what the boss wants.

[Metaldoc]

Put up my old spray booth LOL and put on a nice coat of Chevy orange.

[Metaldoc]

Valve covers look great

[Advanced Design]

Very nice! Good job painting the engine too. Smooth looking....

[Metaldoc]

Originally Posted by Advanced Design

Very nice! Good job painting the engine too. Smooth looking....

Two rattle cans, Thanks