MY build thread... - Page 36 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

chad64chevy · 06-05-2016, 05:31 PM

got any side pics of the truck with the new rims/ and what size tires you running with them

shortbed70 · 06-05-2016, 05:37 PM

20x8.5 245/35/20

shortbed70 · 06-05-2016, 06:47 PM

So far my truck has met every challange I've thrown at it. Street the first few years, then raced last year and now turning back to the street cruiser... Going to start looking into an LS swap for more drivability for the wife to take over the rains on this one!!

65 wonton · 06-13-2016, 05:06 AM

Sigh. If you could only find a nice red to paint it.

Otherwise, that's a dang fine looking truck.

Dave.

shortbed70 · 06-13-2016, 08:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 65 wonton

Sigh. If you could only find a nice red to paint it.

Otherwise, that's a dang fine looking truck.

Dave.

Yea I've got one picked out but now have to fix the motor lol... How's Big red doin?

chad64chevy · 06-14-2016, 06:32 PM

ls motor swap is in my future as well!

shortbed70 · 07-15-2016, 04:48 PM

Well had a few set backs! Cam went flat (lost number 5 intake lobe and lifter) so tore it all down cleaned things up, installed a new cam and lifters with a split duration/lift cam to take advantage of the vortec head design so hopefully that will help be alittle more street freindly! So now full of Brad Penn oil and ready to get some miles on it!

shortbed70 · 05-13-2018, 12:39 AM

Well after lots of thought I think I’m going to swap in a small port bbc into the truck and make it more of a street cruiser with better manners on the street so the wife can drive it. The small block is alittle rowdy and temperamental! So my question is has anyone ran chevelle/camaro long tubes on their bbc swap with pics? I’m also thinking of staying around 10-1 with iron heads on the big block and a decent small roller for reliability. Any thoughts, opinions gear ratio etc. I’ll be running a built 700r 4.

**Captainfab** · 05-13-2018, 12:44 AM

Here's a thread on the headers.

http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...velle+longtube

Depending on your rear tire size, with the OD trans I would run a 3.42 or 3.73 gear.

shortbed70 · 12-31-2018, 01:57 PM

Disc swap done finally better brakes!!! BBC got file 13.. Onto bigger wheels and tires next... I’m thinking 315 will look nice on the back!

Modges'66 · 01-01-2019, 06:06 PM

Lookin' good man!
You should be able to hang those tires on that thing with the right wheel offset.
I have 315/35's inside of my bedwall with widened tubs & custom offset...Just in case I ever wanted to go lower, I wouldn't need to buy different wheels.

shortbed70 · 01-03-2019, 08:51 AM

Thanks. They would fit but I wanted more dish so most likely will narrow the rear a few inches to get there.

**The Rocknrod** · 12-19-2020, 09:26 AM

Are you still using the same rear sway bar? How's it working out?

06-05-2016, 05:31 PM	#876
chad64chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: tulsa,ok. Posts: 1,803	Re: MY build thread... got any side pics of the truck with the new rims/ and what size tires you running with them __________________ my project: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=456163

06-05-2016, 05:37 PM	#877
shortbed70 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Forney TX Posts: 4,512	Re: MY build thread... 20x8.5 245/35/20 Attached Images __________________ Troy 1965 Chevy Bagged,361 sbc,voodoo cam,1.5 full roller rockers,patriot 185cc vortec heads 2.02-1.60,vortec weiand polished intake,demon carb my truckhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=332884 Big Red Dog build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=572274

06-05-2016, 06:47 PM	#878
shortbed70 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Forney TX Posts: 4,512	Re: MY build thread... So far my truck has met every challange I've thrown at it. Street the first few years, then raced last year and now turning back to the street cruiser... Going to start looking into an LS swap for more drivability for the wife to take over the rains on this one!! __________________ Troy 1965 Chevy Bagged,361 sbc,voodoo cam,1.5 full roller rockers,patriot 185cc vortec heads 2.02-1.60,vortec weiand polished intake,demon carb my truckhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=332884 Big Red Dog build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=572274

06-13-2016, 05:06 AM	#879
65 wonton Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Highland, KS Posts: 124	Re: MY build thread... Sigh. If you could only find a nice red to paint it. Otherwise, that's a dang fine looking truck. Dave.

06-14-2016, 06:32 PM	#881
chad64chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: tulsa,ok. Posts: 1,803	Re: MY build thread... ls motor swap is in my future as well! __________________ my project: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=456163

07-15-2016, 04:48 PM	#882
shortbed70 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Forney TX Posts: 4,512	Re: MY build thread... Well had a few set backs! Cam went flat (lost number 5 intake lobe and lifter) so tore it all down cleaned things up, installed a new cam and lifters with a split duration/lift cam to take advantage of the vortec head design so hopefully that will help be alittle more street freindly! So now full of Brad Penn oil and ready to get some miles on it! Attached Images __________________ Troy 1965 Chevy Bagged,361 sbc,voodoo cam,1.5 full roller rockers,patriot 185cc vortec heads 2.02-1.60,vortec weiand polished intake,demon carb my truckhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=332884 Big Red Dog build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=572274

05-13-2018, 12:39 AM	#883
shortbed70 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Forney TX Posts: 4,512	Re: MY build thread... Well after lots of thought I think I’m going to swap in a small port bbc into the truck and make it more of a street cruiser with better manners on the street so the wife can drive it. The small block is alittle rowdy and temperamental! So my question is has anyone ran chevelle/camaro long tubes on their bbc swap with pics? I’m also thinking of staying around 10-1 with iron heads on the big block and a decent small roller for reliability. Any thoughts, opinions gear ratio etc. I’ll be running a built 700r 4. __________________ Troy 1965 Chevy Bagged,361 sbc,voodoo cam,1.5 full roller rockers,patriot 185cc vortec heads 2.02-1.60,vortec weiand polished intake,demon carb my truckhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=332884 Big Red Dog build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=572274

05-13-2018, 12:44 AM	#884
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,246	Re: MY build thread... Here's a thread on the headers. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...velle+longtube Depending on your rear tire size, with the OD trans I would run a 3.42 or 3.73 gear. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

12-31-2018, 01:57 PM	#885
shortbed70 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Forney TX Posts: 4,512	Re: MY build thread... Disc swap done finally better brakes!!! BBC got file 13.. Onto bigger wheels and tires next... I’m thinking 315 will look nice on the back! Attached Images __________________ Troy 1965 Chevy Bagged,361 sbc,voodoo cam,1.5 full roller rockers,patriot 185cc vortec heads 2.02-1.60,vortec weiand polished intake,demon carb my truckhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=332884 Big Red Dog build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=572274

01-01-2019, 06:06 PM	#886
Modges'66 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan, otherwise known as Beer City U.S.A. Posts: 1,081	Re: MY build thread... Lookin' good man! You should be able to hang those tires on that thing with the right wheel offset. I have 315/35's inside of my bedwall with widened tubs & custom offset...Just in case I ever wanted to go lower, I wouldn't need to buy different wheels. __________________ My Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=512904

01-03-2019, 08:51 AM	#887
shortbed70 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Forney TX Posts: 4,512	Re: MY build thread... Thanks. They would fit but I wanted more dish so most likely will narrow the rear a few inches to get there. __________________ Troy 1965 Chevy Bagged,361 sbc,voodoo cam,1.5 full roller rockers,patriot 185cc vortec heads 2.02-1.60,vortec weiand polished intake,demon carb my truckhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=332884 Big Red Dog build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=572274

12-19-2020, 09:26 AM	#888
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: MY build thread... Are you still using the same rear sway bar? How's it working out? __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

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