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Slick67 03-17-2011 12:29 AM
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Originally Posted by 6772owner (Post 4557264)
Good luck Slick, I hope you get the engine put back together soon... Beautiful truck and attention to detail! Definetly jealous! :metal:
I appreciate the jealousy!! :lol: It will get done one day, it's all up to the engine builder now and I'm just along for the ride.

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Originally Posted by 77chris03 (Post 4557601)
i got a friend that has a 327....i could call to see if he still has it....if i remember it didnt have the neck in the front...but not sure of the year...btw....you should see some of the new parts i got........
Let's see what the builder does. If he starts sittin on his laurels and wastin time finding a block I would be interested. The oil tube in the front is just the type of manifold I have (old school) so it would probably work. Keepin my fingers crossed that an old one pops up. We are heading to San Antonio in the morning and should be gettin back Saturday evening, but would like to catch up with ya. May get up to your neck of the woods one weekend soon to see your new stuff and your project!

nuke1 03-17-2011 01:51 AM
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Uh, I hate to say this to you, But I have a few of them up here, if you were closer, you could just have it. no charge bud. Sorry for the inconvience. guess it is still gonna be a race who gets theirs done first. Oh well, just a few pops owing one way or the other any way. Just make sure not to scratch MY paint on that truck that you are tearing the engine down on EH!!!! LOL. I get first dibbs if ya sell her. Then at least I will have one finished truck. Kiddin bud, All will work out in the end!!

Slick67 03-20-2011 12:29 PM
Re: 1967 C10 Custom Big Window
 
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Originally Posted by nuke1 (Post 4558372)
Uh, I hate to say this to you, But I have a few of them up here, if you were closer, you could just have it. no charge bud. Sorry for the inconvience. guess it is still gonna be a race who gets theirs done first. Oh well, just a few pops owing one way or the other any way. Just make sure not to scratch MY paint on that truck that you are tearing the engine down on EH!!!! LOL. I get first dibbs if ya sell her. Then at least I will have one finished truck. Kiddin bud, All will work out in the end!!
HAHAHHA!! I'll do my best not to scratch YOUR truck! I really appreciate the offer on the block, too bad it's a little far. Going to finish pulling the engine tomorrow or Tuesday, then we'll see how fast I get another.

Slick67 03-24-2011 05:19 PM
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Have not got the engine all the way out because I do not have an engine waiting for the transplant. The engine builder told me yesterday that he has located (2) 327's and was going to look at them both then decide which one was best. So maybe he is actually trying! I'll have the engine out this weekend with some pics.

6772owner 03-24-2011 05:22 PM
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Great news to hear, I would really like to see this truck back together and you out enjoying it! After all you put into this truck I hate to see it go, I wish you the best of luck with the engine and we're all pulling for you!

Slick67 03-24-2011 07:08 PM
Re: 1967 C10 Custom Big Window
 
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Originally Posted by 6772owner (Post 4575043)
Great news to hear, I would really like to see this truck back together and you out enjoying it! After all you put into this truck I hate to see it go, I wish you the best of luck with the engine and we're all pulling for you!
Thanks Brother! Selling is not an option for me knowing that the engine will be replaced. It will eventually get back together then I'll get some vids of it cruisin down the road!

David67 03-24-2011 10:56 PM
Re: 1967 C10 Custom Big Window
 
Man that is rough.......really sorry to hear it! Hope its back up and running in a relatively short time.

funkytechmonkey 03-26-2011 01:17 PM
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Slick... I know this is a little off subject of the current conversation but I wanted to ask you about the plastic fuel cel you got from summit. How do you like it? What made you go with a plastic cel instead of steel or aluminmunmunmun?

Slick67 03-26-2011 05:40 PM
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Originally Posted by David67 (Post 4575863)
Man that is rough.......really sorry to hear it! Hope its back up and running in a relatively short time.
It will be, just gotta keep my fingers crossed.

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Originally Posted by funkytechmonkey (Post 4579047)
Slick... I know this is a little off subject of the current conversation but I wanted to ask you about the plastic fuel cel you got from summit. How do you like it? What made you go with a plastic cel instead of steel or aluminmunmunmun?
I like it and went with it for several reasons. It is never going to rust for one, and it has a much cleaner look than a Blazer tank. There are a couple of things I would have done differently lookin back, but I am still happy with the outcome. One thing that could have made things a bit easier for the fuel filler neck tube would have been to cut a new hole on the driver back corner of the tank so the filler neck would be shorter, and easier to route (I cut one crossmember on the bed bottom). The original cap could stay in place and use another cap for the new hole. May cost about $30 dollars more, but after all the customizing, $30 would have been cheaper.

Jeffs70 03-27-2011 04:14 AM
Re: 1967 C10 Custom Big Window
 
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Originally Posted by Slick67 (Post 4579545)
It will be, just gotta keep my fingers crossed.



I like it and went with it for several reasons. It is never going to rust for one, and it has a much cleaner look than a Blazer tank. There are a couple of things I would have done differently lookin back, but I am still happy with the outcome. One thing that could have made things a bit easier for the fuel filler neck tube would have been to cut a new hole on the driver back corner of the tank so the filler neck would be shorter, and easier to route (I cut one crossmember on the bed bottom). The original cap could stay in place and use another cap for the new hole. May cost about $30 dollars more, but after all the customizing, $30 would have been cheaper.
Hey Slick. I have the same tank you do and now after seeing how you done things its going to help me better off figure out how I will be able to do this. and as you suggested cutting a new hole may be the way to go, well thats my exact thoughts and the way I will go about it. Thanks for all the info on that and pictures helped a great deal.

Slick67 03-27-2011 02:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Jeffs70 (Post 4580650)
Hey Slick. I have the same tank you do and now after seeing how you done things its going to help me better off figure out how I will be able to do this. and as you suggested cutting a new hole may be the way to go, well thats my exact thoughts and the way I will go about it. Thanks for all the info on that and pictures helped a great deal.
Cool! It will make a cleaner install for you in the long run. I have not had any issues with fuel splashback or anything so far. Keep in mind while mounting it that you may have to drop the tank from under the bed to get at the sending unit one day, it would suck to have to remove the bed to do that.

Slick67 03-27-2011 02:45 PM
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Got a little done yesterday, headers, waterpump, radiator, manifold, valvecovers, fuel pump, battery cables, power steering pump, and all of the motor mount bolts are now removed. Still have the oil pressure tube and the tranny bolts and that's it, she'll be out tomorrow.
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Slick67 03-30-2011 01:10 AM
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No new block yesterday when I went to talk with the motor man. Still has 2 327s that he is supposed to look at. Hurry up!!!

nuke1 03-30-2011 01:20 AM
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lol, what is the rush!! never was before, jeepers.

my67chevytruck 03-31-2011 01:52 PM
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it should all work out for you David! hang in their Hermano!

Slick67 04-02-2011 04:29 PM
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Thanks Heath! Tonight is the Niftee 50ees show and I will not be taking my truck as planned, this sucks!!!! About 10 of us are going anyways.......

my67chevytruck 04-07-2011 11:23 AM
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update?

Slick67 04-07-2011 08:28 PM
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Originally Posted by my67chevytruck (Post 4606217)
update?
No block yet. I start chewin his butt next week cause that makes a month. Decided to give up lawncare too which means back to catchin him on the weekends, but more money.

Slick67 04-11-2011 11:32 PM
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Thought this was kinda cool. I sent some pics to Mar-K and they put my truck on their website and sent me an email saying it would be a Featured Truck soon. It is close to the bottom on the right side.
Check it out here.

http://www.mar-k.com/custs/cvList.aspx

David67 04-11-2011 11:50 PM
Re: 1967 C10 Custom Big Window
 
SWEET :metal:

butternut1972 04-12-2011 02:08 AM
Re: 1967 C10 Custom Big Window
 
Cool. Your truck deserves lots of exposure you have done a great job. How is the motor issue coming along?

Slick67 04-12-2011 11:35 PM
Re: 1967 C10 Custom Big Window
 
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Originally Posted by David67 (Post 4615044)
SWEET :metal:
Thanks David!

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Originally Posted by butternut1972 (Post 4615198)
Cool. Your truck deserves lots of exposure you have done a great job. How is the motor issue coming along?
Thanks dude! The engine builder told my friend that he had a 327 coming in this week or possibly this weekend for me. He didn't know if the engine was good or not but he is hoping it will be and he will start workin on it for me. Just found out about this an hour ago. Hope it happens.

propanemudtruck 04-13-2011 02:35 PM
Re: 1967 C10 Custom Big Window
 
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Originally Posted by Slick67 (Post 4621285)
Thanks David!



Thanks dude! The engine builder told my friend that he had a 327 coming in this week or possibly this weekend for me. He didn't know if the engine was good or not but he is hoping it will be and he will start workin on it for me. Just found out about this an hour ago. Hope it happens.
Good luck on the possible engine find and props to the mar-k post! Truck looks "slick"! Sorry, had to do it... :uhmk:

Slick67 04-13-2011 04:31 PM
Re: 1967 C10 Custom Big Window
 
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Originally Posted by propanemudtruck (Post 4622377)
Good luck on the possible engine find and props to the mar-k post! Truck looks "slick"! Sorry, had to do it... :uhmk:
Thanks!! I hope it goes to the featured area soon, i wanna be able to brag.....lol.
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Slick67 04-16-2011 11:34 PM
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Talked to the engine builder today and he said go ahead and pull the engine cause he should have my block as soon as tonight. We'll see. I decided to go ahead and get the engine out so I can clean everything up while I am waiting. My oldest brother Mike helped me a little so it made things a little easier.
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my67chevytruck 04-17-2011 01:03 AM
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David, what's up with all the dust? lol!

Jeffs70 04-17-2011 01:13 AM
Re: 1967 C10 Custom Big Window
 
Hey Slick glad to hear the engine builders still in communication with you least thats a plus and hope soon that block comes around for you. I am sure your anxious to get it all done once again. Hope the best for you on this.

Slick67 04-17-2011 11:42 AM
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Originally Posted by my67chevytruck (Post 4629340)
David, what's up with all the dust? lol!
I know, I know. Ronnie doesn't stop sanding his 39 coupe if my truck is uncovered, and he blows the shop out with a backpack blower. I don't think he would do that sh*t if his Cutlass was in there.

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Originally Posted by Jeffs70 (Post 4629352)
Hey Slick glad to hear the engine builders still in communication with you least thats a plus and hope soon that block comes around for you. I am sure your anxious to get it all done once again. Hope the best for you on this.
Really anxious since I went to the carshow last night. Lot's of our trucks were there. I met a forum member there also, 77chris03 and Brittany. You can see all the trucks at this thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=395691&page=4
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Slick67 04-22-2011 12:27 PM
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I think I spoke to soon on the engine. He has not contacted me nor has he picked up my engine. Guess it's time to make another trip over there to build the fire back up because nothing is going to happen unless I stay on him about it. :confused:

slick copper 04-23-2011 04:34 AM
Re: 1967 C10 Custom Big Window
 
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Originally Posted by Slick67 (Post 4639615)
I think I spoke to soon on the engine. He has not contacted me nor has he picked up my engine. Guess it's time to make another trip over there to build the fire back up because nothing is going to happen unless I stay on him about it. :confused:
:devil:Build it big!!!:devil: Seriously though good luck man!

Jeffs70 04-23-2011 01:14 PM
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ahh man that just blows that hes not keeping on things. hope he gets into getting things done for you better then this down the road. yeah if it was me slick i would be on him almost daily.

77chris03 04-24-2011 03:49 AM
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give me an address....ill get it back for ya....lol

Slick67 04-24-2011 09:24 PM
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Originally Posted by slick copper (Post 4640951)
:devil:Build it big!!!:devil: Seriously though good luck man!
All the innards that I currently have are going into it, so it will not be getting anymore horses. : ( I think maybe it's time to have him weld it and move on.

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Originally Posted by Jeffs70 (Post 4641442)
ahh man that just blows that hes not keeping on things. hope he gets into getting things done for you better then this down the road. yeah if it was me slick i would be on him almost daily.
Easter weekend was the same......no answer. I started callin him on Wednesday and didn't stop till today.

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Originally Posted by 77chris03 (Post 4642776)
give me an address....ill get it back for ya....lol
Awesome! He is at........wait a minute, he owes me an engine so I can't send the possee yet. :lol:

Slick67 04-24-2011 09:29 PM
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Happy Easter!!!!!
Here is our rabbit Max aka, bunny bunny.
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6772owner 04-25-2011 10:57 AM
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Great picture! Happy Easter, good luck on the engine, I hate shady people....

Slick67 04-25-2011 09:31 PM
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Originally Posted by 6772owner (Post 4645045)
Great picture! Happy Easter, good luck on the engine, I hate shady people....
Thanks Bro! I have to say he really is good at what he does, but his timeline sux!!!

Slick67 04-25-2011 09:34 PM
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I had to make an executive decision today. Either I could wait for the engine builder to find me another 66 Corvette block or keep mine and let him weld the small crack. After a month of looking for a good block I decided to let him weld it. He should be picking up my engine in the next couple of days and have it back to me soon........hopefully.

butternut1972 04-25-2011 10:07 PM
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I hope it works out for you bro! You are taking this way better than I would. But I guess there's only so much you can do. Hope he gets it done soon for you.

mcbassin 04-25-2011 11:56 PM
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Hey man, sorry to hear about all the engine trouble. So what was the deal? Was the crack something you and the builder missed? Sorry if you already said. Where is the crack? what is the plan for welding? some kind of silicon bronze tig, braze or standard arc? Cast welding can be a pain at times. Good Luck!

Cool seeing your truck on the Mar-K website.

Slick67 04-26-2011 08:55 AM
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Originally Posted by butternut1972 (Post 4646402)
I hope it works out for you bro! You are taking this way better than I would. But I guess there's only so much you can do. Hope he gets it done soon for you.
It'll work out, and trust that I have already thought about going to court over this. He is good, just super slow.

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Originally Posted by mcbassin (Post 4646665)
Hey man, sorry to hear about all the engine trouble. So what was the deal? Was the crack something you and the builder missed? Sorry if you already said. Where is the crack? what is the plan for welding? some kind of silicon bronze tig, braze or standard arc? Cast welding can be a pain at times. Good Luck!

Cool seeing your truck on the Mar-K website.
It was a hairline crack just above the timing chain cover. I don't think he magnafluxed the block as he said, then again it is in an odd place. As for welding it is up to him. He told me that it isn't very hard, just heat it to above 1200degrees and weld it, so that is all the specs he gave me.
I was happy to see my "unfinished" truck on a website, thought that was pretty cool too!


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