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**TJ's Chevy** · 08-01-2016, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by 61K10

TJ--you were running out of things to do anyway. that new MSD 6a electrocuted that freeze plug and and clutch disc lol! Have fun---------

lol. Well, I didn't need THAT much to do! haha! But it will be cool having a nice looking motor sitting under the hood.

62stepside longbox · 08-01-2016, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by TJ's Chevy

Thanks man. Yeah, anything can happen with these old things! The engine could use a light rebuild, but it runs and runs well so I am stopping at a reseal.

Smart decision of stopping at a reseal, you know how these projects work, "while I'm doing that I might as well do this" and it turns into a full restoration

**TJ's Chevy** · 08-01-2016, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by 62stepside longbox

Smart decision of stopping at a reseal, you know how these projects work, "while I'm doing that I might as well do this" and it turns into a full restoration

I can't afford a full resto for this thing right now anyway. haha!

**TJ's Chevy** · 08-02-2016, 09:26 PM

So I've got some updates on things. To replace the rear main ended up requiring me to pull the crank which revealed the main and rod bearings.

The mains look great but most of the rod bearings are worn to the brass. SO, new rod and main bearings are on their way. Thanks to all the people for scrapping these good motors I am having one hell of a time finding parts. The rod bearings are available, but the mains I could only get a set from ebay made by TWR some time ago. I also have a new oil pump and timing chain on the way. Debating on putting a new water pump in as well since I have it apart and that is more "cheap" insurance. As far as I have this motor torn down I almost bit the bullet and purchased a set of rings, mainly because I can see blow by on the bottoms of the walls. Nothing that a can of engine restore can't help with due to how good this engine runs. Anyhow, got the oil pain, valley pan, and motor mounts painted up. Looking perrty good thus far.

**TJ's Chevy** · 08-02-2016, 09:31 PM

And since people like to brag about Size....I think I got some bragging rights. lol
1st pic shows the condition of the bearings...they look better in the pics. Get a load of that crank shaft!

And the main caps! She's beasty captain!

**TJ's Chevy** · 08-02-2016, 09:36 PM

Better perspective on the mains. Not to mention the size of the dang rods! No wonder this thing explodes after 4K. lol The crank weighs a good 130 pounds.

**TJ's Chevy** · 08-06-2016, 12:15 AM

Slowly but surely....wanting things to be perrty so I am taking my time. Liking how things are turning out. Screwed up the water pump pulley a little....grabbed it to early. haha Oh well, not gonna repaint a darn pulley because of two little finger prints!

**TJ's Chevy** · 08-06-2016, 12:19 AM

New parts! Was lucky to get rod bearings, oil pump, and complete timing set from the same place brotha Don works.

Also a full gasket set. They are seeming to be having a hard time finding a clutch kit though. Hope they cane cause I need one bad.

Ta2Don · 08-06-2016, 06:28 AM

really happy to see the green!!!

**TJ's Chevy** · 08-06-2016, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Ta2Don

really happy to see the green!!!

Thanks brotha! If all goes right, today after work I should have the block and front water pump casing painted up.

Zane M · 08-06-2016, 10:28 AM

Things are looking great in green!

**TJ's Chevy** · 08-06-2016, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Zane M

Things are looking great in green!

Thanks!

**Classic v6 GMC's** · 08-06-2016, 08:05 PM

Engine parts look good!!! Waiting to see a video of it running again.

Bomp · 08-06-2016, 08:11 PM

It will be a MONSTER

duallyjams · 08-06-2016, 08:32 PM

Have you thought about getting the clutch rebuilt ?

**TJ's Chevy** · 08-06-2016, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Classic v6 GMC's

Engine parts look good!!! Waiting to see a video of it running again.

Thanks man! Will do a video for sure.

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Originally Posted by Bomp

It will be a MONSTER

Thanks Bomp! I am going for that 6V-53 look!

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Originally Posted by duallyjams

Have you thought about getting the clutch rebuilt ?

I thought about it, but I need a pressure plate as well, found a kit from AMS I think I am going to do with.

**TJ's Chevy** · 08-08-2016, 10:51 AM

We have a painted block!

And there's more.

**TJ's Chevy** · 08-08-2016, 10:53 AM

Both heads done and bell housing. And that's it fer now folks! Be getting things back together starting tonight. Clutch kit should be here by Friday.

62stepside longbox · 08-08-2016, 01:25 PM

Looking good tj, it takes a lot longer than most realize to clean and pain an engine with over 50 years of dirt and grease. Oh and btw that is a HUGE water pump!

**66ChevyMax** · 08-08-2016, 03:20 PM

Looking great TJ, keep up the good work!

**Palf70Step** · 08-08-2016, 05:45 PM

Very nice!

**TJ's Chevy** · 08-08-2016, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by 62stepside longbox

Looking good tj, it takes a lot longer than most realize to clean and pain an engine with over 50 years of dirt and grease. Oh and btw that is a HUGE water pump!

haha! No kidding! Took a couple evenings to get that thing cleaned. That's actually not the whole water pump. It's the timing cover and water pump Housing all in one. The pump itself unbolts and comes right out like a regular pump would. Just looks bigger than it really is. Stinking spendy to!

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Originally Posted by 66ChevyMax

Looking great TJ, keep up the good work!

Thanks man!

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Originally Posted by Palf70Step

Very nice!

Thanks!

Ta2Don · 08-08-2016, 06:33 PM

dwcardfan · 08-08-2016, 07:01 PM

Looking good TJ!!!! Digging the green

**TJ's Chevy** · 08-08-2016, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Ta2Don

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Originally Posted by dwcardfan

Looking good TJ!!!! Digging the green

Thanks brothas!

Should be putting the crank in this evening! Motor mounts and a can of VHT cast iron gray manifold paint will be here tomorrow afternoon.

Later guys!

08-02-2016, 09:26 PM	#254
TJ's Chevy Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: 1964 GMC 1500 "crustine" semi- build. So I've got some updates on things. To replace the rear main ended up requiring me to pull the crank which revealed the main and rod bearings. The mains look great but most of the rod bearings are worn to the brass. SO, new rod and main bearings are on their way. Thanks to all the people for scrapping these good motors I am having one hell of a time finding parts. The rod bearings are available, but the mains I could only get a set from ebay made by TWR some time ago. I also have a new oil pump and timing chain on the way. Debating on putting a new water pump in as well since I have it apart and that is more "cheap" insurance. As far as I have this motor torn down I almost bit the bullet and purchased a set of rings, mainly because I can see blow by on the bottoms of the walls. Nothing that a can of engine restore can't help with due to how good this engine runs. Anyhow, got the oil pain, valley pan, and motor mounts painted up. Looking perrty good thus far. Attached Images __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw

08-02-2016, 09:31 PM	#255
TJ's Chevy Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: 1964 GMC 1500 "crustine" semi- build. And since people like to brag about Size....I think I got some bragging rights. lol 1st pic shows the condition of the bearings...they look better in the pics. Get a load of that crank shaft! And the main caps! She's beasty captain! Attached Images __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw

08-02-2016, 09:36 PM	#256
TJ's Chevy Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: 1964 GMC 1500 "crustine" semi- build. Better perspective on the mains. Not to mention the size of the dang rods! No wonder this thing explodes after 4K. lol The crank weighs a good 130 pounds. Attached Images __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw

08-06-2016, 12:15 AM	#257
TJ's Chevy Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: 1964 GMC 1500 "crustine" semi- build. Slowly but surely....wanting things to be perrty so I am taking my time. Liking how things are turning out. Screwed up the water pump pulley a little....grabbed it to early. haha Oh well, not gonna repaint a darn pulley because of two little finger prints! Attached Images __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw

08-06-2016, 12:19 AM	#258
TJ's Chevy Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: 1964 GMC 1500 "crustine" semi- build. New parts! Was lucky to get rod bearings, oil pump, and complete timing set from the same place brotha Don works. Also a full gasket set. They are seeming to be having a hard time finding a clutch kit though. Hope they cane cause I need one bad. Attached Images __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw

08-06-2016, 06:28 AM	#259
Ta2Don Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Searcy, AR Posts: 4,203	Re: 1964 GMC 1500 "crustine" semi- build. really happy to see the green!!! __________________ DON Proverbs 27:17 US Air Force Retarded errr Retired My '65 Stepper Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=533920 My '60 Rusty Patina Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...66#post7402266 My '72 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post7204359 SOLD

08-06-2016, 10:28 AM	#261
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08-06-2016, 08:05 PM	#263
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08-06-2016, 08:11 PM	#264
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08-06-2016, 08:32 PM	#265
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08-08-2016, 10:51 AM	#267
TJ's Chevy Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: 1964 GMC 1500 "crustine" semi- build. We have a painted block! And there's more. Attached Images __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw

08-08-2016, 10:53 AM	#268
TJ's Chevy Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: 1964 GMC 1500 "crustine" semi- build. Both heads done and bell housing. And that's it fer now folks! Be getting things back together starting tonight. Clutch kit should be here by Friday. Attached Images __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw

08-08-2016, 01:25 PM	#269
62stepside longbox Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Kelowna, B.C, Canada Posts: 1,747	Re: 1964 GMC 1500 "crustine" semi- build. Looking good tj, it takes a lot longer than most realize to clean and pain an engine with over 50 years of dirt and grease. Oh and btw that is a HUGE water pump! __________________ Nik...................____ 62 lwb c10 step-side 261 5 spd .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ my build thread. Sending unit solution

08-08-2016, 03:20 PM	#270
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08-08-2016, 05:45 PM	#271
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08-08-2016, 06:33 PM	#273
Ta2Don Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Searcy, AR Posts: 4,203	Re: 1964 GMC 1500 "crustine" semi- build. __________________ DON Proverbs 27:17 US Air Force Retarded errr Retired My '65 Stepper Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=533920 My '60 Rusty Patina Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...66#post7402266 My '72 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post7204359 SOLD

08-08-2016, 07:01 PM	#274
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