Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build
 

Thanks guys!!!




The plenum is only connected into the runners by small (about 3/16") holes, so there isn't enough air flow through the plenum to hurt the benefits of the individual runners. I was wondering why such big boxes showed up... the calipers needed boxes that big! Over 13" long!




Thanks Dino!!

Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build
 

Cab is back on the frame and engine is dropped in. Will pick up some plate steel to notch the crossmember this week.


http://i1315.photobucket.com/albums/...psc312c10c.jpg

Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build
 

It should be illegal to do as nice as work as you do. ;) Purely amazing!!

Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build
 

Teaser def looks old school! :smoke:

Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build
 

That teaser pick is great! Should be one of the best looking LS motors out there!

Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build
 

Thanks guys! I started cutting the notch out of the crossmember tonight but ran out of wheels for the big cut-off grinder. Will grab more tomorrow and get back at it.

Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build
 

Cut the crossmember tonight, and with my amazing blueprint drafting skills I drew up plans for the filler piece. Drawn to exact scale, of course... :haha: I'll have a fab shop bend a single piece of 3/16" steel instead of welding separate pieces together. Hopefully they can read my handwriting and get it done this week.


http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/s...35845278_n.jpg

http://i1315.photobucket.com/albums/...ps35f99ff5.jpg

Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build
 

Detail is what I think of when I see all of your work, amazing stuff you do!
Jason

Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build
 

Jaws will definitely drop when you pop the hood! Nice work

Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build
 

The drawing is all the same color, no contrast :crazy:

Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build
 

Thanks Jason, I'm still envious of that grill!



Thanks!



Hey now, atleast it's 3D!! And the dirty fingerprint marks adds a little color and contrast, that should count for something. :lol:

Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build
 

Picked up the filler plate from the fab shop today and welded it in tonight.


Fitting it in the notch, had to slightly open up the opening in a few places to get it to drop in.

http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/s...63761546_n.jpg


Cut lines scribed.

http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/s...23752342_n.jpg


Roughly trimmed to shape, edges still need work.

http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/s...29958395_n.jpg

http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/s...54778270_n.jpg


After smoothing out the edges and matching their shape to the crossmember's shape.

http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/s...79552226_n.jpg

http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/s...97629337_n.jpg


Then I removed the plate, beveled the edges for better penetration, welded it in, and started smoothing the welds. Still have to do the back half, ran out of time tonight. I've got a get together at church tomorrow night so it'll have to wait til Saturday.

http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/s...93087338_n.jpg

http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/s...21279802_n.jpg

Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build
 

Very clean work on the filler piece.

Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build
 

Very nice work there the extra effort is stunning..Vernski:metal:

Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build
 

x2!

Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build
 

Thank you for the brief write up on how you went about matching up the filler piece to the cross member. Then go back and bevel out the edges for good penetration.
Never gets old seeing the quality of work you do along with reading on how to go about it correctly.

Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build
 

x2... looks very good.

Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build
 

As usual your work is excellent

Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build
 

Very nice. Looks good.

Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build
 

The mad scientist at work.....

Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build
 

That came out great!

Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build
 

Just went through the entire build love it!!

Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build
 

Thanks dudes!!



Appreciate that Greg! Forgot to mention that I tacked it in place before grinding the edges flush so it stays in place.





Thanks! :metal:



It's nice to be back at work on it! Pretty stoked since Goodguys, I needed some motivation!



Appreciate it!!

Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build
 

Slid the crossmember back in place and started to set the engine down... I might need more clearance in a couple spots. I measured the oil pan at it's widest point and added some for extra room... I didn't think about the block being wider. :dohh:


http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/s...31381535_n.jpg




There are a couple mounting bosses cast into the block that may need to be shaved if they're not used... or I'll have to rework the notch around them if I need to keep them. As it is I can't lower the engine all the way.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1383964546

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1383964566

Re: Project Goldilocks, '66 C10 SWB BBW Build
 

I think you should change your user name to the MACHINE as it is unbelievable of all the builds you have going at the same time and all of them are over the top with attention to every little detail.

And this is what John does in his spare time, I sent him a air cleaner lid to convert it to a dual snorkel.
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