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Very nice Big Block Shortie project you got there. This board will help out a lot on the restoration. Are my eye's wiggin out or is there a hidden message in that pic of the fender with the pinstripe?
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Let's hope its a good omen!
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i cant make out what was is written there, help me out someone
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i am in the same boat
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i wouldnt sandblast the sheetmetal if i were you ive herd alto of horror stories about ppl killing there skins with sand im sure more ppl will chime in on this cuz its not really a good idea my 2cents -kyle
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I think Hutch was referring to what looks like a smiley face in the area he drew a box around. At least, that's what I see.
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'68 Custom/10 w/396/TH400 matching #'s '00 C3500 Dually 454 Crew Cab '99 Chevy Tracker 4x4 (1 tuff little muther!) Last edited by SB_in_SC; 04-18-2005 at 09:25 PM. |
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My buddy dropped off a boom pole for my tractor yesterday, so the motor/trans is coming out before the end of the weekend! (If the Lord's willing and the creek don't rise!)
Keepin' ya posted! Sean
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that first pic is a cool (found in the weeds pic) as cheyenne10 put it.
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She's out!
Got the motor/trans pulled this morning. Not an easy task by yourself, but she gave it up without too much trouble. Here are some pics for y'all.
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soo much easier pulling a motor with out the front clip on
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More progress pics
I was busy today! Got most of the motor tore down today and took the long block to my brother-in-law's. We're going to finish the tear down Monday night. Check out how clean the inside of the motor is in these pics.
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wow that engine is spotless inside. you are making some great progress. itll be back on the road before you know it
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The engine teardown
Went to my brother-in-laws tonight and tore the rest of the engine down. Everything looked pretty good. Did find a couple of burnt valves, but nothing major. Should be ready to take to the mach. shop. Here are some pics of the progress.
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Re: The engine teardown
Oh dude...and it's a 4-bolt, too (see that HI PER cast into the block)?
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Re: The engine teardown
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IIRC, all car big blocks, and light duty truck aplications (10 - 30 series) would all say that. |
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couple more pics. What do you think of the progress so far????
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good job!!
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the heads look a hell of alot better than the head on my 250 when it came out. one valve had a deep seat, and one valve was missing 1/4 of it. but she still ran on all 4 cylinders
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wow how many miles were on that, that chain looks streached
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73k, but they were HARD miles. It was the station truck, so they were put on two or three miles at a time. And everybody"got on it" b/c it had so much power and was so fun to drive.
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Can't get over how clean that engine is inside. Was the p.o. a 1 brand oil guy? What brand was it?
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No. Am hoping it's Valvolene.
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or castrol
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