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gringoloco · 02-01-2013, 09:50 PM

Hmmmmm, I do have a pretty nice sawzall

Crate motor and carb showed today. Also started stripping down the old slug in preparation for the swap. Rest of my parts should arrive tomorrow. Here we go!

Cameron 1137 · 02-01-2013, 09:54 PM

let the fun begin!

mcbassin · 02-01-2013, 11:01 PM

Heck yeah! Nice looking engine. You may have said already is that a flat tappet motor? You got a game plan for the oil I'm sure. I have read about four different failures of non roller engines. Some were high buck engines too. Look forward to a video by Monday

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gringoloco · 02-02-2013, 12:03 AM

Non-roller. Will use high zinc/zddp oil and cross my fingers! Probably won't be running by Monday, as I will clean and detail as I go. If it was just a simple motor swap, it would be done tomorrow, but I can't keep myself from doing it 'right'.
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Rusbuilt · 02-02-2013, 12:07 AM

Nice!!
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YBNORML · 02-02-2013, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

Non-roller. Will use high zinc/zddp oil and cross my fingers! Probably won't be running by Monday, as I will clean and detail as I go. If it was just a simple motor swap, it would be done tomorrow, but I can't keep myself from doing it 'right'.
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There is nothing wrong with that attitude!!!
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**67cheby** · 02-02-2013, 12:53 PM

looking forward to the progress pics !

gringoloco · 02-03-2013, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by 67cheby

looking forward to the progress pics !

Here they come...

Empty, dirty engine bay
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gringoloco · 02-03-2013, 12:51 AM

Getting a little cleaner--firewall looks much better--still lots to do in here...
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gringoloco · 02-03-2013, 12:55 AM

40 years of sludge--it's all over everything--I spent most of my time cleaning...
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gringoloco · 02-03-2013, 01:00 AM

First round of parts cleaned and ready for paint. Not only did my wife let me use the kitchen sink, she even offered to clean it when I was done making a mess of it! Of course, I cleaned up my own mess, but awesome nonetheless

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gringoloco · 02-03-2013, 01:04 AM

And a little color on the bottom of the new longblock. Gonna try to make it look like it belongs there. Only you guys will know its not factory

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darkhorse970 · 02-03-2013, 07:18 AM

Lookin good! Gotta love Chevy Orange!
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mcbassin · 02-03-2013, 08:43 AM

Very nice work! That's pretty cool you could use the sink to clean up the parts. Keep the pictures coming
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**67cheby** · 02-03-2013, 09:47 AM

Nice
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Bennett68C10 · 02-03-2013, 10:15 AM

Looking good, love that your painting it chevy orange
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jaros44sr · 02-03-2013, 10:35 AM

Sure is pretty...put the spark plug wire retainers on before you put the engine in, its really tight against the cowl.

Nice jesture on the wifeys part

gringoloco · 02-03-2013, 11:36 AM

Thanks guys, and thanks for the info. Will definitely leave those rear retainers back there, as well as a few other choice items. I will likely do a mock-up on the stand just to make sure I know how everything goes back together

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gringoloco · 02-03-2013, 06:12 PM

Swapped valve covers and did a little painting. That's all for today, there's some football game coming on that my wife wants to watch?

klmore · 02-03-2013, 06:27 PM

What is taking so long?

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thor · 02-04-2013, 12:52 PM

liking the updates!

**67cheby** · 02-04-2013, 12:58 PM

looking good !

69gmcc10 · 02-04-2013, 01:19 PM

Man you do fast work! Things are looking real good gringo.

gringoloco · 02-04-2013, 01:39 PM

Thanks everyone! Dropping the manifolds off for ceramic coating today and will continue detail work on the rest of the parts. Thinking of dropping the tranny/transfer case and re-sealing them while everything is apart--while I'm in there........
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PBFAB.COM · 02-08-2013, 06:17 PM

Yup..... you ruined it! LOL

Can't wait to see it done! Looks great!

Nate

02-01-2013, 09:50 PM	#151
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,920	Re: How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 Hmmmmm, I do have a pretty nice sawzall Crate motor and carb showed today. Also started stripping down the old slug in preparation for the swap. Rest of my parts should arrive tomorrow. Here we go! Attached Images __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

02-01-2013, 09:54 PM	#152
Cameron 1137 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Pittsfield, Ma Posts: 497	Re: How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 let the fun begin! __________________ Cam 1972 Chevy C/10 "Custom Cruiser Project" Build Thread 1961 Olds Super 88 (Daily) 1966 Chevy Corvair 500, "Marigold" SOLD 2005 Subaru Outback Wagon DEAD 2008 Pontiac G8, New Winter/Daily

02-01-2013, 11:01 PM	#153
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 Heck yeah! Nice looking engine. You may have said already is that a flat tappet motor? You got a game plan for the oil I'm sure. I have read about four different failures of non roller engines. Some were high buck engines too. Look forward to a video by Monday Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

02-02-2013, 12:03 AM	#154
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,920	Re: How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 Non-roller. Will use high zinc/zddp oil and cross my fingers! Probably won't be running by Monday, as I will clean and detail as I go. If it was just a simple motor swap, it would be done tomorrow, but I can't keep myself from doing it 'right'. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

02-02-2013, 12:07 AM	#155
Rusbuilt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 5,381	Re: How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 Nice!! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ -Rus PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULINPaypal donations accepted @ rus1785@yahoo.com Rusbuilt's garage 1968 Chevy C-30 Darcy SOLD Rusbuilt shop truck *SOLD*

02-02-2013, 12:53 PM	#157
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 looking forward to the progress pics ! __________________ 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

02-03-2013, 12:51 AM	#159
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,920	Re: How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 Getting a little cleaner--firewall looks much better--still lots to do in here... Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

02-03-2013, 12:55 AM	#160
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,920	Re: How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 40 years of sludge--it's all over everything--I spent most of my time cleaning... Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

02-03-2013, 01:00 AM	#161
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,920	Re: How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 First round of parts cleaned and ready for paint. Not only did my wife let me use the kitchen sink, she even offered to clean it when I was done making a mess of it! Of course, I cleaned up my own mess, but awesome nonetheless Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

02-03-2013, 01:04 AM	#162
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,920	Re: How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 And a little color on the bottom of the new longblock. Gonna try to make it look like it belongs there. Only you guys will know its not factory Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

02-03-2013, 07:18 AM	#163
darkhorse970 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Monroe, LA Posts: 2,103	Re: How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 Lookin good! Gotta love Chevy Orange! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Keith SOLD - 1963 C10 Short Fleet 350/700R4 4/6 drop 1967 GMC Super Custom - Short Fleet COPO concept w/427 BBC T-400 w/Doug Nash overdrive 4/6 Drop, Buddy Buckets, etc... Frame Off (In Progress) I call it "Vulgar Display of Power" 1980 Silverado Original paint 49k Original miles 4/6 drop Check out my build thread here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6209941

02-03-2013, 08:43 AM	#164
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 Very nice work! That's pretty cool you could use the sink to clean up the parts. Keep the pictures coming Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

02-03-2013, 09:47 AM	#165
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 Nice Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 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

02-03-2013, 10:15 AM	#166
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 Looking good, love that your painting it chevy orange Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

02-03-2013, 10:35 AM	#167
jaros44sr Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,421	Re: How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 Sure is pretty...put the spark plug wire retainers on before you put the engine in, its really tight against the cowl. Nice jesture on the wifeys part __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim



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02-03-2013, 11:36 AM	#168
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,920	Re: How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 Thanks guys, and thanks for the info. Will definitely leave those rear retainers back there, as well as a few other choice items. I will likely do a mock-up on the stand just to make sure I know how everything goes back together Posted via Mobile Device __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

02-03-2013, 06:12 PM	#169
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,920	Re: How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 Swapped valve covers and did a little painting. That's all for today, there's some football game coming on that my wife wants to watch? Attached Images __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

02-03-2013, 06:27 PM	#170
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02-04-2013, 12:52 PM	#171
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02-04-2013, 12:58 PM	#172
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 looking good ! __________________ 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

02-04-2013, 01:19 PM	#173
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02-04-2013, 01:39 PM	#174
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,920	Re: How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 Thanks everyone! Dropping the manifolds off for ceramic coating today and will continue detail work on the rest of the parts. Thinking of dropping the tranny/transfer case and re-sealing them while everything is apart--while I'm in there........ Posted via Mobile Device __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

02-08-2013, 06:17 PM	#175
PBFAB.COM Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,981	Re: How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 Yup..... you ruined it! LOL Can't wait to see it done! Looks great! Nate __________________ www.PorterbuiltFabrication.com Phone: 480-297-2621 E-mail: sales@pbfab.com Find us on FaceBook under Porterbuilt Fabrication Specializing in Chassis and Suspension Components for your Classic Chevrolet Truck. We offer components from the following manufacturers: Porterbuilt Accuair Ridetech (Air Ride Technologies) Air Lift Wilwood Intro Unisteer ECE Gotta Show Air Lift Borgeson CPP Supporting this forum since 2003!

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