Engine finished and pics from my first show - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

PLavelle · 09-23-2005, 01:34 PM

After about a year of not having a working truck, I finally had a new engine put in it over the last month. I also got the chance to enter the truck in my first car show, although I didn't place (made me kinda mad, but I guess everyone feels the same way when their vehicle doesn't come in first).

I also had power disc brakes put on the front of the truck, and it makes a world of difference. Nice to be able to stop when you need to.

Anyway, here is a pic from the show, and a pic of the engine.

There's a whole gallery of pictures from the engine buildup located here:

http://andy.petelavelle.com/gallery/blown

All this great work was done by the guys at M&W Racing. They really did an amazing job. I'll post their info if anyone in the Mass. area needs anything like this done.

krue · 09-23-2005, 01:43 PM

That's a fine truck! Can't believe you didn't place. Keep showing it, maybe somebody with some sense will judge.

70c10 · 09-23-2005, 01:47 PM

Sweeeeet truck!!!!

chevyfarmer · 09-23-2005, 01:49 PM

Nice Set up! Really like the supercharger, something that you do not see everyday. Give it another try at the shows, you have a very nice truck that deserves an award.

Joe67 · 09-23-2005, 01:51 PM

That truck is beautiful - nice work

Great job on the pics too

PLavelle · 09-23-2005, 01:53 PM

Thanks guys, I appreciate the compliments! I need to replace the wood in the bed next summer, but other than that I don't know what else could have really hurt me in the show. I was next to a 2004 F&#@ Lightning with big rims, nitrous, and a DVD player, and he placed 2nd.

stllookn · 09-23-2005, 02:01 PM

Beautiful truck...nice job. If it were my truck...and it's not so my opinion is worth what you are paying for it...I would drop it and change the stance and you will probably get a completly different outcome. The paint and engine look excellent but the stance just doesn't do it justice! I can't see the rear wheels...are they different from the fronts? That can cost you big time in points! A set of Torque Thrust II's would look killer on there!

I would love to see some pics of the interior and bed?

LUV2XCLR8 · 09-23-2005, 02:34 PM

NICE TRUCK, BET IT DOES SWEEEEEEET

djracer · 09-23-2005, 03:47 PM

It looks good to me judge was probably a ford guy. The lightning upgrades could have all be done in 1 Day! Where's the fun in that!

69 Short Fleet · 09-23-2005, 04:25 PM

Great looking truck, very neat, good job!

PLavelle · 09-23-2005, 04:45 PM

Quote:

the stance just doesn't do it justice!

The stance, wheels, and bed will be taken care of next year (hopefully). I don't have any money left!

I'll post some pics of the interior when I get a chance. The bed is nothing to look at just yet.

PLavelle · 09-23-2005, 04:51 PM

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The lightning upgrades could have all be done in 1 Day!

Yeah, they defiinitely could have. I didn't understand it myself, but maybe once I get the rest of the stuff fixed it'll be a different story.

toms68cst · 09-23-2005, 05:01 PM

Sweet rig you have there. There's nothing sweeter than a stock 67 grill with shiny chrome trim. That black paint really sets it off.

Dumb question, What are the two filters for on the valve covers?

byrd · 09-23-2005, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by LUV2XCLR8

NICE TRUCK, BET IT DOES SWEEEEEEET

Just how fast is it? How much did the SC set you back? Randy

cdowns · 09-23-2005, 05:30 PM

it's a real clean ride you've got// the one thing i see that could use a bit of rerouting would be your heater hoses and fuel line to really showcase that engine---they really don't like stuff over the valve covers at shows

mocwon · 09-23-2005, 05:31 PM

Beautiful truck.

Shows are funny, you can win some you don't think you deserve and loose others you should have won. There is a ton of politics in many shows where the good ole' boys are the judges.

It's a fine vehicle you can be proud of.

71HUGGER396 · 09-23-2005, 05:43 PM

Very nice truck.

**Yukon Jack** · 09-23-2005, 05:55 PM

That is a beauty. I looked in the album link and one of those pics really shows of the quality of the body/paint!

magooster · 09-23-2005, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by toms68cst

Dumb question, What are the two filters for on the valve covers?

Those are K&N air breathers.

llegos · 09-23-2005, 08:25 PM

im gonna have to agree that wheel gap=just a little to much, especially in back

Stroker · 09-23-2005, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by PLavelle

The stance, wheels, and bed will be taken care of next year (hopefully). I don't have any money left!

I think you'll be haulin a lot of trophys once you finish it up.
How does it run now that it's all back together? Engine specs?

**N2TRUX** · 09-24-2005, 12:54 AM

Don't get discouraged, that is very nice truck. Shows are funny since most of the time people that judge they have very little experience. Enjoy the fact that stragers walk by passing compliments all day. That's worth much more than a trophy.

The motor upgrade made a big difference and looks and I'm sure performance too...

GMC71k20 · 10-04-2005, 07:19 PM

that truck is awesome. hopefully ill see it at a show sometime.
did m&w assemble your new motor?

PLavelle · 10-04-2005, 08:30 PM

byrd, the supercharger cost about $4,000 alone. I'll be heading to the dyno in a couple of weeks, and I'll let you know what the numbers are.

Stroker, it runs awesome now. So much different than the tired 350 that was in it before. I get a lot more looks with a much louder exhaust now. The disc brakes in the front make it a lot easier to stop, too! I'll put together some specs on the engine for you.

GMC, M & W did all of the work on the new motor, tranny, and front disc brakes. They're great guys and really know their stuff. I'll let you know next time I'm going to be in a show.

Thanks everyone for the compliments! I really appreicate it.

GMC71k20 · 10-04-2005, 09:18 PM

you going to new england dyno?

09-23-2005, 01:34 PM	#1
PLavelle Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lakeville, MA Posts: 154	Engine finished and pics from my first show After about a year of not having a working truck, I finally had a new engine put in it over the last month. I also got the chance to enter the truck in my first car show, although I didn't place (made me kinda mad, but I guess everyone feels the same way when their vehicle doesn't come in first). I also had power disc brakes put on the front of the truck, and it makes a world of difference. Nice to be able to stop when you need to. Anyway, here is a pic from the show, and a pic of the engine. There's a whole gallery of pictures from the engine buildup located here: http://andy.petelavelle.com/gallery/blown All this great work was done by the guys at M&W Racing. They really did an amazing job. I'll post their info if anyone in the Mass. area needs anything like this done. __________________ 1967 Chevy C10 Stepside - Vortech supercharged - Currently for sale Last edited by PLavelle; 09-23-2005 at 01:37 PM.

09-23-2005, 01:43 PM	#2
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	That's a fine truck! Can't believe you didn't place. Keep showing it, maybe somebody with some sense will judge. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

09-23-2005, 01:47 PM	#3
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,857	Sweeeeet truck!!!! __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

09-23-2005, 01:49 PM	#4
chevyfarmer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Owosso, Mi Posts: 242	Nice Set up! Really like the supercharger, something that you do not see everyday. Give it another try at the shows, you have a very nice truck that deserves an award. __________________ 67 short wide 355ci 3 on tree 69 short wide 250ci 3 on tree 68 long wide 283 3 on tree 72 2wd Blazer project 454 5 speed

09-23-2005, 01:51 PM	#5
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,738	That truck is beautiful - nice work Great job on the pics too __________________ Joe - Formerly 67c10step ------------------------------- 1967 Chevy Stepside - ECE 4/6, fuelcell, 5lug - SOLD gr8lakes - My ebay auctions Click here to order forum apparel :: Click here to become a subscribing member

09-23-2005, 01:53 PM	#6
PLavelle Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lakeville, MA Posts: 154	Thanks guys, I appreciate the compliments! I need to replace the wood in the bed next summer, but other than that I don't know what else could have really hurt me in the show. I was next to a 2004 F&#@ Lightning with big rims, nitrous, and a DVD player, and he placed 2nd. __________________ 1967 Chevy C10 Stepside - Vortech supercharged - Currently for sale

09-23-2005, 02:01 PM	#7
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Beautiful truck...nice job. If it were my truck...and it's not so my opinion is worth what you are paying for it...I would drop it and change the stance and you will probably get a completly different outcome. The paint and engine look excellent but the stance just doesn't do it justice! I can't see the rear wheels...are they different from the fronts? That can cost you big time in points! A set of Torque Thrust II's would look killer on there! I would love to see some pics of the interior and bed? __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary) Last edited by stllookn; 09-23-2005 at 02:02 PM.

09-23-2005, 02:34 PM	#8
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,473	NICE TRUCK, BET IT DOES SWEEEEEEET __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Big Piggy: "Goliath" 07 Kodiak C4500 Lil Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T Last edited by LUV2XCLR8; 09-23-2005 at 02:34 PM.

09-23-2005, 03:47 PM	#9
djracer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Wetumpka, Al, U.S. Posts: 8,891	It looks good to me judge was probably a ford guy. The lightning upgrades could have all be done in 1 Day! Where's the fun in that! __________________ Kevin Special Thanks to All who have helped on the TRUCK! My Pass Time Show http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p...Chapter1-0.mp4 So Far my best Times are: Motor only: 6.44 1/8 @ 104.13 10.39 1/4 @ 125.83 Nitrous Times: 5.785 1/8 @ 118.65 with a 1.336 60ft 9.168 1/4 @ 142.58 with a 250 shot dead out of the hole!

09-23-2005, 04:25 PM	#10
69 Short Fleet Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Kelowna B.C. Canada Posts: 1,086	Great looking truck, very neat, good job!

09-23-2005, 05:01 PM	#13
toms68cst Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 4,279	Sweet rig you have there. There's nothing sweeter than a stock 67 grill with shiny chrome trim. That black paint really sets it off. Dumb question, What are the two filters for on the valve covers? __________________ Unrestored 68 C-10 CST. Original 327. 4-Speed CH465. 50k or so miles. TREASURER, Drum Brake Club.

09-23-2005, 05:30 PM	#15
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	it's a real clean ride you've got// the one thing i see that could use a bit of rerouting would be your heater hoses and fuel line to really showcase that engine---they really don't like stuff over the valve covers at shows __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

09-23-2005, 05:31 PM	#16
mocwon Keep On Truckin' Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Buda, Texas Posts: 1,354	Beautiful truck. Shows are funny, you can win some you don't think you deserve and loose others you should have won. There is a ton of politics in many shows where the good ole' boys are the judges. It's a fine vehicle you can be proud of. __________________ Just Passin' Thru Some projects are like herding cats; others are like putting out fires; this one was like herding cats on fire.....

09-23-2005, 05:43 PM	#17
71HUGGER396 Confirmed Truckaholic Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Sarver,PA 16055 Posts: 732	Very nice truck. __________________ 1968 50th STEP SIDE SHORTY, 350/350, a/c, ps, p,b Daily Driver, 1970 Cst short fleet, all black, 350/350, 1970 2wd Blazer, 2wd, 6 cyl. 3 spd, original, now a 454, 350turbo, 3.73 posi, on the road 1971 2wd fleet shorty, 454, 700r4, 3.73 posi, SOLD to 67OLDSTYLE72 "My rig's a little old but that don't mean she's slow" - SAWYER BROWN's Six Days On The Road SEMPER FI "I use to be a lean mean fighting machine, but now I'm a huffin, puffin, over stuffin love muffin"

09-23-2005, 05:55 PM	#18
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,683	That is a beauty. I looked in the album link and one of those pics really shows of the quality of the body/paint! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14



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09-23-2005, 08:25 PM	#20
llegos Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: pleasanton, CA Posts: 570	im gonna have to agree that wheel gap=just a little to much, especially in back __________________ -Steve

09-24-2005, 12:54 AM	#22
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Don't get discouraged, that is very nice truck. Shows are funny since most of the time people that judge they have very little experience. Enjoy the fact that stragers walk by passing compliments all day. That's worth much more than a trophy. The motor upgrade made a big difference and looks and I'm sure performance too... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

10-04-2005, 07:19 PM	#23
GMC71k20 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: mass Posts: 1,277	that truck is awesome. hopefully ill see it at a show sometime. did m&w assemble your new motor?

10-04-2005, 08:30 PM	#24
PLavelle Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lakeville, MA Posts: 154	byrd, the supercharger cost about $4,000 alone. I'll be heading to the dyno in a couple of weeks, and I'll let you know what the numbers are. Stroker, it runs awesome now. So much different than the tired 350 that was in it before. I get a lot more looks with a much louder exhaust now. The disc brakes in the front make it a lot easier to stop, too! I'll put together some specs on the engine for you. GMC, M & W did all of the work on the new motor, tranny, and front disc brakes. They're great guys and really know their stuff. I'll let you know next time I'm going to be in a show. Thanks everyone for the compliments! I really appreicate it. __________________ 1967 Chevy C10 Stepside - Vortech supercharged - Currently for sale

10-04-2005, 09:18 PM	#25
GMC71k20 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: mass Posts: 1,277	you going to new england dyno?

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