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**WorkinLonghorn** · 05-02-2018, 12:00 PM

This is a hill in L.A. developed in the 1910's-1921. A few blocks away they used to film silent movies and shorts such as The Keystone Cops etc at the Mack Sennett "Keystone Studios" starting in 1912.
It is listed as 35% grade on the sign but I think it is steeper at the top where you can see the rubber on the pavement from people losing traction.
It is at this location, near the top, where the original 350 blew up. I was hauling a massive load with my 4' sides up and two guys up in the cab with me. I guess I was showing off a bit and had it floored in 1st (or was it second). (close ratio NP 435). I had recently replaced the timing chain set but I should have done more work evidently. After the explosion, now at the bottom of the hill, I could see oil pouring out the side of the block where there was an ugly hole.
This was an "interference engine" that took mid or premium gas so I guess it had been upgraded at some point.
I'm happier with the replacement 350 that I got with a mild "RV" cam. Actually I wish I had chosen a more radical RV grind. There is nothing better than torque for one of these heavy trucks (5,300 Lbs. empty at the scales) especially for a working truck.
This was a few years ago but I just felt like running my fingers a bit.

Barnfind46 · 05-02-2018, 12:29 PM

That is quite a hill! Your truck gave it it's best!

**WorkinLonghorn** · 05-02-2018, 03:34 PM

Yeah, It made me a bundle over the years but that motor was worn out and I should have babied it, but that's not too easy is it??!! -BA

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 05-02-2018, 05:51 PM

I think they shot the Laurel and Hardy short with an upright piano gag at that location.

VWNate1 · 05-03-2018, 09:58 AM

? Baxter Street ? .

"The Music Box" was filmed in Hollywood, the house and steps are still there but the entire grassy hill is now commercial buildings to the side walk .

VWNate1 · 05-03-2018, 10:01 AM

I used to sand bag out of town visitors by approaching this hill from the top driving North, the wasn't any stop sign so I could zip right up to it and turn right dropping suddenly down, they'd think we'd gone off a cliff for a moment .

Pretty childish I know but I was a child then .

demian5 · 05-03-2018, 10:19 AM

Didn't they do a news spot last night where people were getting routed this way on Waze and were upset?

**WorkinLonghorn** · 05-06-2018, 07:03 PM

Yeah, a few days ago.

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/los-ang...-waze-traffic/

-BA

05-02-2018, 12:00 PM	#1
WorkinLonghorn Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Studio City, Calif. Posts: 2,855	This is Where it Happened This is a hill in L.A. developed in the 1910's-1921. A few blocks away they used to film silent movies and shorts such as The Keystone Cops etc at the Mack Sennett "Keystone Studios" starting in 1912. It is listed as 35% grade on the sign but I think it is steeper at the top where you can see the rubber on the pavement from people losing traction. It is at this location, near the top, where the original 350 blew up. I was hauling a massive load with my 4' sides up and two guys up in the cab with me. I guess I was showing off a bit and had it floored in 1st (or was it second). (close ratio NP 435). I had recently replaced the timing chain set but I should have done more work evidently. After the explosion, now at the bottom of the hill, I could see oil pouring out the side of the block where there was an ugly hole. This was an "interference engine" that took mid or premium gas so I guess it had been upgraded at some point. I'm happier with the replacement 350 that I got with a mild "RV" cam. Actually I wish I had chosen a more radical RV grind. There is nothing better than torque for one of these heavy trucks (5,300 Lbs. empty at the scales) especially for a working truck. This was a few years ago but I just felt like running my fingers a bit. Attached Images __________________ '69 GMC C2500 Custom Camper, 8 1/2' bed, New GM 350, NP 435 Close Ratio 4spd. Trans., 3.73 Dana-60 open.Camper and Trailer wiring, PS, PB, AC, tach , three gas tanks, 2nd owner, Work-Truck supreme. Best $300 I ever spent. Last edited by WorkinLonghorn; 05-02-2018 at 12:02 PM. Reason: spelling gaff

05-02-2018, 12:29 PM	#2
Barnfind46 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Mena,Arkansas Posts: 485	Re: This is Where it Happened That is quite a hill! Your truck gave it it's best! __________________ 68' with no bells or whistles unless I add'em.

05-02-2018, 03:34 PM	#3
WorkinLonghorn Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Studio City, Calif. Posts: 2,855	Re: This is Where it Happened Yeah, It made me a bundle over the years but that motor was worn out and I should have babied it, but that's not too easy is it??!! -BA __________________ '69 GMC C2500 Custom Camper, 8 1/2' bed, New GM 350, NP 435 Close Ratio 4spd. Trans., 3.73 Dana-60 open.Camper and Trailer wiring, PS, PB, AC, tach , three gas tanks, 2nd owner, Work-Truck supreme. Best $300 I ever spent.

05-02-2018, 05:51 PM	#4
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,038	Re: This is Where it Happened I think they shot the Laurel and Hardy short with an upright piano gag at that location. __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not.

05-03-2018, 09:58 AM	#5
VWNate1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: So. Cali. Posts: 2,606	Re: This is Where it Happened ? Baxter Street ? . "The Music Box" was filmed in Hollywood, the house and steps are still there but the entire grassy hill is now commercial buildings to the side walk . __________________ -Nate Geezer '49 3100 235 W/ Muncie SM420 SOLD '69 C/10 shortbed sidemount survivor 250 L6 W/ 350TH

05-03-2018, 10:01 AM	#6
VWNate1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: So. Cali. Posts: 2,606	Steep Hill I used to sand bag out of town visitors by approaching this hill from the top driving North, the wasn't any stop sign so I could zip right up to it and turn right dropping suddenly down, they'd think we'd gone off a cliff for a moment . Pretty childish I know but I was a child then . __________________ -Nate Geezer '49 3100 235 W/ Muncie SM420 SOLD '69 C/10 shortbed sidemount survivor 250 L6 W/ 350TH

05-03-2018, 10:19 AM	#7
demian5 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Lake Forest, CA Posts: 2,177	Re: This is Where it Happened Didn't they do a news spot last night where people were getting routed this way on Waze and were upset? __________________ "Work hard, use your vacation days." 1970 C15 GMC Long Bed 1986 C20 Scottsdale 1983 K2500 Sierra Classic Suburban 6.2 Instagram: C10sofOC

05-06-2018, 07:03 PM	#8
WorkinLonghorn Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Studio City, Calif. Posts: 2,855	Re: This is Where it Happened Yeah, a few days ago. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/los-ang...-waze-traffic/ -BA __________________ '69 GMC C2500 Custom Camper, 8 1/2' bed, New GM 350, NP 435 Close Ratio 4spd. Trans., 3.73 Dana-60 open.Camper and Trailer wiring, PS, PB, AC, tach , three gas tanks, 2nd owner, Work-Truck supreme. Best $300 I ever spent.



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