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Shyguy · 06-24-2010, 08:39 PM

What are your plans for the truck?

A lot of people do the truck first and the engine last.

When we are building a truck we get everything done before we tackle the engine and transmission.

Some people are natural mechanics and some are not. I buy books and do research before I tackle any kind of project, then ask others that have done it and then I attempt it.

You have found one of the greatest resources I know of for working on these old truck-this forum. There are some real experts on this forum, I have learned a lot from them.

See it is never too late to teach an old dog new tricks so to speak, I am in my early 60's. I did not start working on these old truck until a couple years ago.

I have helped build 4 engines now and I am confident I could do it myself with the right tools. Like said before a lot of the speciality tools can be borrowed from places like Auto
Zone and O'Reilly's.

The least expensive engines to build is the 350.

Good luck on your venture and don't hesitate to ask questions here.

06-24-2010, 08:39 PM	#20
Shyguy Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southeast Missouri Posts: 2,436	Re: Engine building What are your plans for the truck? A lot of people do the truck first and the engine last. When we are building a truck we get everything done before we tackle the engine and transmission. Some people are natural mechanics and some are not. I buy books and do research before I tackle any kind of project, then ask others that have done it and then I attempt it. You have found one of the greatest resources I know of for working on these old truck-this forum. There are some real experts on this forum, I have learned a lot from them. See it is never too late to teach an old dog new tricks so to speak, I am in my early 60's. I did not start working on these old truck until a couple years ago. I have helped build 4 engines now and I am confident I could do it myself with the right tools. Like said before a lot of the speciality tools can be borrowed from places like Auto Zone and O'Reilly's. The least expensive engines to build is the 350. Good luck on your venture and don't hesitate to ask questions here. __________________ '67 Chevy C-20 short stepper - build complete, 454/SM-465. '75 C-30 Single Cab DRW-350 small block/NP-435. '77 GMC-6500 Dump Truck, 427 Tall Deck. '92 GMC K-3500 Duallie, 454/4L80E.