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**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 02-18-2021, 01:27 PM

Personally I like 1971ish original or a well modified GM BBC. Wouldn't be a Ford

but Mopar is nice, IMO.

Here's a nice GM example, even with the smog pump. 71 Corvette.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iK2YHENqb5w

1976gmc20 · 02-18-2021, 01:38 PM

The old six banger trucks where you could see lots of dirt below

**Grumpy old man** · 02-18-2021, 01:52 PM

The Supercar Destroyer - 1967 LT1 C2 Corvette Twin turbo 62's - 176.19 MPH

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_DDswtLUhdM

**truckster** · 02-18-2021, 05:19 PM

I'll admit I have a prejudice, but I really enjoy looking at this one:

LS short box · 02-18-2021, 05:48 PM

Mine looks like this.

**FleetsidePaul** · 02-18-2021, 06:00 PM

I always have had a soft spot for the old Red Ram hemi's. Never owned one but they look cool under the hood.

**tim71** · 02-18-2021, 06:31 PM

I've been partial to this one for awhile, not 100% original appearance, but close...

weq92f · 02-18-2021, 06:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grumpy old man

The Supercar Destroyer - 1967 LT1 C2 Corvette Twin turbo 62's - 176.19 MPH

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_DDswtLUhdM

Hope they put a modern chassis under that.

-klb

**FleetsidePaul** · 02-18-2021, 11:23 PM

Nailhead.

**FirstOwner69** · 02-18-2021, 11:33 PM

283 with dual 4s.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 02-19-2021, 12:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FirstOwner69

283 with dual 4s.

Exceptional Jim. I can't see Nail heads more than it's very clean. This belongs to Vogel & it pops. Not quite a pic of an engine bay but it's easy to imagine it's as nice.

**The Rocknrod** · 02-19-2021, 04:27 PM

I'm still working on mine.

Andy4639 · 02-19-2021, 05:20 PM

I sorta like these myself.

**FleetsidePaul** · 02-19-2021, 05:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

I'm still working on mine.

You need a can of Gunk.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 02-19-2021, 10:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FleetsidePaul

You need a can of Gunk.

Was thinking about the same thing over post #5

it's really a mess

**Steeveedee** · 02-19-2021, 11:49 PM

Andy4639 · 02-20-2021, 12:55 AM

Heck I even like the one in my old Ramp truck. They don't have to be polished up for me to like them. They have to run good not look good and be able to make 3000 mile road trips.

Rich84 · 02-22-2021, 01:19 PM

I always thought that TPI's looked pretty cool.
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Andy4639 · 02-22-2021, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Rich84

I always thought that TPI's looked pretty cool.
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I like those to.
I took mine out after 300,000 and installed the 6.0 LS.

Stormin08 · 02-22-2021, 03:19 PM

not exactly a favorite (yet), but working on my current daily driver.

waiting for a fuel rail cover to arrive (going red also), and will do the intake cover (gloss black). once i install the air intake tube, i think it will give it a nice look.

**FleetsidePaul** · 02-22-2021, 04:51 PM

How about this one... A Yugo!!

Okay. I'm just kidding around.

But I did know a chick that had a Yugo and she couldn't kill it. She never maintained it and it just kept going and going. Although it looked like it had been through a war. That POS wouldn't die.

**robs71** · 02-27-2021, 12:27 PM

I sold this 66 coronet in January.One of my favorite engine bays...Rob

Black_Sheep · 02-28-2021, 09:53 AM

This one...

roll_the_dice · 03-01-2021, 12:06 AM

Need to clean up my plug wires, but mine is coming along and since this is my first build...I am partial to it.

**3757chevy** · 03-01-2021, 12:40 AM

It's a toss up.

02-18-2021, 01:27 PM	#1
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,118	Your favorite Engine Bays Personally I like 1971ish original or a well modified GM BBC. Wouldn't be a Ford but Mopar is nice, IMO. Here's a nice GM example, even with the smog pump. 71 Corvette. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iK2YHENqb5w __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assm. guide "kit" for restoring it from ground up. With assys, the guide accts for 1000s of OEM identifications and part numbers, all written in short order. 700+ images include assm, illust., charts, and points of interest. Much of the info. applies to all 67-72 GM trucks, and to a lessor degree all 67-72 GM vehicles. My build thread, and more on the guide https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025

02-18-2021, 01:38 PM	#2
1976gmc20 Registered User Join Date: May 2015 Location: Montana Posts: 3,696	Re: Your favorite Engine Bays The old six banger trucks where you could see lots of dirt below __________________ Current/past Chevy/GMC trucks: 1958 Chevy C-60; 1965 GMC C-50; 1965 Chevy C-10; 1971 Chevy K-10; 1973 Chevy K-20; 1976 GMC C-20; 1977 Chevy C-10 Suburban; 1980 Chevy K-10; 1989 Chevy K1500; 1991 GMC V1500 Suburban; 2016 Chevy K2500 HD Other vehicles: 1988 Jeep XJ; 2011 Toyota 4Runner

02-18-2021, 01:52 PM	#3
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: Your favorite Engine Bays The Supercar Destroyer - 1967 LT1 C2 Corvette Twin turbo 62's - 176.19 MPH https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_DDswtLUhdM Attached Images __________________ 1967 Factory short bed - Old school '71 - 350 / 4bolt / 487 heads / Edelbrock C3BX Muncie M-22 4 speed / Hurst Comp plus Factory 12 bolt posi 3.73 / 255-70-15 Smoothed firewall / Factory cowl induction Power disc brakes / power steering / 3.5-5" drop Last edited by Grumpy old man; 02-18-2021 at 01:58 PM.

02-18-2021, 05:19 PM	#4
truckster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,791	Re: Your favorite Engine Bays I'll admit I have a prejudice, but I really enjoy looking at this one: Attached Images __________________ I have sworn upon the altar of God, eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man. - Thomas Jefferson Last edited by truckster; 02-18-2021 at 11:05 PM.

02-18-2021, 06:00 PM	#6
FleetsidePaul R.I.P. E.S.L.L. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kernville CA./ Lake Isabella CA. Posts: 11,411	Re: Your favorite Engine Bays I always have had a soft spot for the old Red Ram hemi's. Never owned one but they look cool under the hood. __________________ 1971 Custom C/20 1970 CST 20 1970 C/30 Flatbed 1983 C/30 Dually 2015 Corvette Z51 2021 Corvette Z51 1991 Cadillac Hearse 1982 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz 2000 Porsche Boxster S 2020 Jeep Gladiator 1973 VW Thing 1973 Plymouth Satellite wagon 1963 Baja Bug 1959 Bug Dune Buggy 1970 Baja Bug 1987 Jaguar XJ 350. R.I.P. El Jay R.I.P Jessie. R.I.P Grumpy. Every day is a gift from God.

02-18-2021, 05:48 PM	#5
LS short box Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Carlos MN Posts: 1,918	Re: Your favorite Engine Bays Mine looks like this. Attached Images

02-18-2021, 06:31 PM	#7
tim71 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Brownsburg, IN Posts: 1,072	Re: Your favorite Engine Bays I've been partial to this one for awhile, not 100% original appearance, but close... Attached Images __________________ 1972 Blazer Highlander 1971 GMC K1500 SWB (sold)

02-18-2021, 11:23 PM	#9
FleetsidePaul R.I.P. E.S.L.L. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kernville CA./ Lake Isabella CA. Posts: 11,411	Re: Your favorite Engine Bays Nailhead. __________________ 1971 Custom C/20 1970 CST 20 1970 C/30 Flatbed 1983 C/30 Dually 2015 Corvette Z51 2021 Corvette Z51 1991 Cadillac Hearse 1982 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz 2000 Porsche Boxster S 2020 Jeep Gladiator 1973 VW Thing 1973 Plymouth Satellite wagon 1963 Baja Bug 1959 Bug Dune Buggy 1970 Baja Bug 1987 Jaguar XJ 350. R.I.P. El Jay R.I.P Jessie. R.I.P Grumpy. Every day is a gift from God.

02-18-2021, 11:33 PM	#10
FirstOwner69 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin & Arizona Posts: 4,838	Re: Your favorite Engine Bays 283 with dual 4s. Attached Images __________________ Jim

02-19-2021, 04:27 PM	#12
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Your favorite Engine Bays I'm still working on mine. Attached Images __________________ 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?

02-19-2021, 05:20 PM	#13
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: Your favorite Engine Bays I sorta like these myself. Attached Images __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

02-19-2021, 11:49 PM	#16
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,081	Re: Your favorite Engine Bays <slowly pulls picture of slimy old engine out of view> __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

02-20-2021, 12:55 AM	#17
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: Your favorite Engine Bays Heck I even like the one in my old Ramp truck. They don't have to be polished up for me to like them. They have to run good not look good and be able to make 3000 mile road trips. Attached Images __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

02-22-2021, 01:19 PM	#18
Rich84 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Woodbury, Ct. Posts: 1,663	Re: Your favorite Engine Bays I always thought that TPI's looked pretty cool.

02-22-2021, 03:19 PM	#20
Stormin08 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Moss Bluff, LA Posts: 381	Re: Your favorite Engine Bays not exactly a favorite (yet), but working on my current daily driver. waiting for a fuel rail cover to arrive (going red also), and will do the intake cover (gloss black). once i install the air intake tube, i think it will give it a nice look. Attached Images



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02-22-2021, 04:51 PM	#21
FleetsidePaul R.I.P. E.S.L.L. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kernville CA./ Lake Isabella CA. Posts: 11,411	Re: Your favorite Engine Bays How about this one... A Yugo!! Okay. I'm just kidding around. But I did know a chick that had a Yugo and she couldn't kill it. She never maintained it and it just kept going and going. Although it looked like it had been through a war. That POS wouldn't die. __________________ 1971 Custom C/20 1970 CST 20 1970 C/30 Flatbed 1983 C/30 Dually 2015 Corvette Z51 2021 Corvette Z51 1991 Cadillac Hearse 1982 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz 2000 Porsche Boxster S 2020 Jeep Gladiator 1973 VW Thing 1973 Plymouth Satellite wagon 1963 Baja Bug 1959 Bug Dune Buggy 1970 Baja Bug 1987 Jaguar XJ 350. R.I.P. El Jay R.I.P Jessie. R.I.P Grumpy. Every day is a gift from God.

02-27-2021, 12:27 PM	#22
robs71 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Reading,Pa. Posts: 439	Re: Your favorite Engine Bays I sold this 66 coronet in January.One of my favorite engine bays...Rob Attached Images __________________

02-28-2021, 09:53 AM	#23
Black_Sheep Registered User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: upper midwest Posts: 1,129	Re: Your favorite Engine Bays This one... Attached Images __________________ Mark Brother's keeper - '58 Stepside build

03-01-2021, 12:06 AM	#24
roll_the_dice Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Manlius, NY Posts: 1,698	Re: Your favorite Engine Bays Need to clean up my plug wires, but mine is coming along and since this is my first build...I am partial to it. Attached Images __________________ 1965 C10 LWB Stepside 1964 GMC 1 Ton Dually Instagram #notaratrodnotashowtruck

03-01-2021, 12:40 AM	#25
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