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lookingtobuy 01-04-2009 03:39 PM

TOPLESS in Winter.. brrrrrrrrrrrrrr
 
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We we finally got the motor and transmission all back together about a month ago and I've been trying to iron out the bugs and break in the new drivetrain.
Heres where I posted the breakdown:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=302102

Everything is running good now and I'm dying to drive the new lady ; )

Took her out and about the industrial park today...beautiful, sunny and 23 degrees :waah:

Heres some pics so you guys dont complain : )

LUV2XCLR8 01-04-2009 04:48 PM

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:phat:

RED72blazer 01-04-2009 04:52 PM

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nice color

bouncytruck 01-04-2009 05:44 PM

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Looks great. Dress warm, crank the heat and go for a cruise.

Old Chevy Mech 01-04-2009 05:49 PM

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Awesome looking rig! One question...is your fan shroud original, or aftermarket?

Frank

lookingtobuy 01-04-2009 05:52 PM

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Thanks for all the positive comments..
Old Chevy Mech... I'm not sure about the shroud.. anything that
I should look for to determine factory or aftermarket?

Jtrux 01-04-2009 06:58 PM

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Looks factory to me, 4x4 shrouds are longer than 2wd.

krue 01-04-2009 08:39 PM

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Bring it down here, highs in the 70's.:D

northern 85 01-04-2009 08:43 PM

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Are the exh manifolds paint or ceramicoated? The whole rig looks sweet!

RED72blazer 01-04-2009 08:57 PM

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got any pictures of the seats?

Critter 01-04-2009 09:35 PM

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No wonder you were cold. You had the windows rolled down! :jest:

bouncytruck 01-04-2009 10:16 PM

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The fan shroud looks just like my stock one.

BLUE THUNDER 01-04-2009 11:41 PM

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Yup, that's a stock looking one. Looks just like mine. The truck looks awesome. Glad you're enjoying it. Mario

vtblazer 01-05-2009 07:17 AM

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Something about those first few drives on a new motor. :mm:

Where in the northeast are you?

Old Chevy Mech 01-05-2009 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by lookingtobuy (Post 3066042)
Thanks for all the positive comments..
Old Chevy Mech... I'm not sure about the shroud.. anything that
I should look for to determine factory or aftermarket?

Not sure, I was asking because if it was aftermarket then I like the way the aftermarket is made. The one I have on my K-20 is short and I was looking to get a correct 4 x 4 shroud and didnt know if the aftermarket one was like the original or not.

Thanks!

Frank

lookingtobuy 01-05-2009 10:18 AM

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Krue: 70's sound great about now : )

Northern 85: Thanks! I broke down and bought new OEM from Chevy, sandblasted and Eastwood Hightemp cast iron paint.

VTblazer: I'm in southeastern NH on the MA border..

Critter: ... next time the windows will be rolled up hahahahha

lookingtobuy 01-05-2009 10:18 AM

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Krue: 70's sound great about now : )

Northern 85: Thanks! I broke down and bought new OEM from Chevy, sandblasted and Eastwood Hightemp cast iron paint.

VTblazer: I'm in southeastern NH on the MA border..

Critter: ... next time the windows will be rolled up hahahahha

Yukon Jack 01-05-2009 04:40 PM

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Dang, that's a beauty!!!!!

Jtrux 01-05-2009 05:22 PM

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I haven't seen any mention of it but how does it run?? Oh and did you change cam or anything like that?

lookingtobuy 01-05-2009 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Jtrux (Post 3067978)
I haven't seen any mention of it but how does it run?? Oh and did you change cam or anything like that?

Hi Jtrux.. I wanted to keep it mostly stock. I have matching numbers and protecto-plate so i didn't want to go too nuts.

I had the original carb rebuilt, the motor was totally rebuilt-.030 over with a 350hp 327 cam to give it some lower end. I also had the trans. completely redone with B&M kit as well as torque converter.

She runs good but is tight (insert your own innuendo here) : )

I have only put about 40 miles on her around here so as to not get stuck too far away if anything should happen. Plus the weather has deteriorated : (

In the spring I'm going to upgrade the distributor (add suggestions please)
and I am hounding can-back to produce the soft-top : ) I talked to Bryon at
Truck Candy and he says he gets 2 or so calls a week. They are doing the 66-77 Bronco now and possibly by next June/July (crossed fingers and toes)

I'll keep you posted.....

Jtrux 01-05-2009 06:04 PM

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If you haven't done the HEI yet I highly recommend it. I bought a reman unit from Orielly's but there's a gazillion options for you. It really depends on how much you want to spend. DUI, MSD, Mallory, Accell, as well as many others make quality distributors. I've heard good things about them all. Personally I like MSD but it's merely a personal preference.

cparman 01-05-2009 07:16 PM

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I had to drive mine to work today. In my shorts and a t shirt. I think it was about 60 degrees this morning. Had the windows rolled down!
I have HEI in both of my old Chevys, and would not do anything else. Yes it is expensive, yes you can buy parts at any parts store,yes GM did a great job with this in my opinion

lookingtobuy 01-05-2009 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by cparman (Post 3068249)
I had to drive mine to work today. In my shorts and a t shirt. I think it was about 60 degrees this morning. Had the windows rolled down!
I have HEI in both of my old Chevys, and would not do anything else. Yes it is expensive, yes you can buy parts at any parts store,yes GM did a great job with this in my opinion


Hi cparman : ) can you tell the the specifics on the HEI?

bama51 01-06-2009 03:36 PM

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Your Blazer looks great! When you see one that looks as good as that, it makes you understand our obsession that much better! Nice work.

Jtrux 01-07-2009 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by lookingtobuy (Post 3068441)
Hi cparman : ) can you tell the the specifics on the HEI?

What do you want to know about it. I put in in my blazer and even bought a custom one from DUI for my Ford!

It slips right in but it can be a little tight against the firewall cuz of it's size. I haven't heard of anyone needing to clearance the firewall for it so you shouldn't have a problem there. You'll need different spark plug wires and spark plugs. The only thing you really need to do is run a power wire to it from the fuse panel under the dash. Of course you get to remove the original coil and since the HEI has one built in. The best part of HEI is that it's maintence free.


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