Avatar and pics of engine swap - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

woodridge · 01-01-2006, 02:40 AM

I finally figured out how to resize the pics of my trucks and used one as my avatar, the rest are of my K-2500 I bought from the original owner and the progress I am making in putting a sb 400 and 700r4 in it. At some point down the road and sufficient funds I want to do a frame off.

woodridge · 01-01-2006, 02:45 AM

More pic's

*Billla* · 01-01-2006, 02:13 PM

Man, that's sweet! The new engine looks GREAT!

krue · 01-01-2006, 03:06 AM

Gotta love a GMC.

Tx Firefighter · 01-01-2006, 09:29 AM

Very nice job on the detailing of the new small block going in there.

**truckdude239** · 01-01-2006, 11:33 AM

i like looking good keep up

**tnblazerk5** · 01-01-2006, 01:10 PM

thats a great lookin motor

the truck is lookin great to

i agree with with krue about the gmc's

FRENCHBLUE72 · 01-01-2006, 05:40 PM

That engine looks great a little paint on the frame and firewall would sure make the engine compartment complete..

woodridge · 01-01-2006, 05:42 PM

Thanks for the compliments. I wish I had more time to spend on the engine compartment detailing but I need to use the truck. Like I said one of these days it will get a complete tear down then it will all look good.

68haywagon · 01-01-2006, 05:45 PM

Looking good. It looks easy to put a motor in with no sheet metal around.

*FUNMUDDER* · 01-01-2006, 05:59 PM

Nice truck. What was wrong with the 455? Did it go good? How was the fuel mileage? If my 305 ever blows up, I'd be interested in putting a 455 in it. Kinda curious about this. Looks like a nice truck to bomb around in.

*FUNMUDDER* · 01-01-2006, 06:01 PM

How hard was it to adapt the 455?

woodridge · 01-02-2006, 12:15 AM

The previous and original owner built and installed the 455 after the 350 dropped a valve at 98k. He did a fairly good job not hacking anything but slightly massaging the fire wall to clear the valve covers. Not sure why he did this when moving the engine forward 2 inches would have made it clear. Engine stands were fabbed and bolted to the frame. A turbo 400 was used with an adapter between it and the transfer case adapter.
The engine always ran hot and performed poorly, I think there may have been a problem with the way he put it together. I have run olds engines before and had always been pleased with their performance.
The engine is sold and may let the fabbed mouts and trans go if any interest is shown.

01-01-2006, 02:40 AM	#1
woodridge Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Maynardville, Tn Posts: 3,030	Avatar and pics of engine swap I finally figured out how to resize the pics of my trucks and used one as my avatar, the rest are of my K-2500 I bought from the original owner and the progress I am making in putting a sb 400 and 700r4 in it. At some point down the road and sufficient funds I want to do a frame off. Attached Images __________________ SEMA Network- Protect our Hobby! 71 C30 in pieces, starting to come together. Click here for A Place For Tennessee Truck Enthusiest To Meet

01-01-2006, 02:45 AM	#2
woodridge Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Maynardville, Tn Posts: 3,030	Re: Avatar and pics of engine swap More pic's Attached Images __________________ SEMA Network- Protect our Hobby! 71 C30 in pieces, starting to come together. Click here for A Place For Tennessee Truck Enthusiest To Meet

01-01-2006, 02:13 PM	#3
Billla Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Monroe, WA Posts: 3,815	Re: Avatar and pics of engine swap Man, that's sweet! The new engine looks GREAT!

01-01-2006, 03:06 AM	#4
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: Avatar and pics of engine swap Gotta love a GMC. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

01-01-2006, 09:29 AM	#5
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Avatar and pics of engine swap Very nice job on the detailing of the new small block going in there. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

01-01-2006, 11:33 AM	#6
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,237	Re: Avatar and pics of engine swap i like looking good keep up __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube

01-01-2006, 01:10 PM	#7
tnblazerk5 User #12137 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: kingsport,upper east tenn Posts: 11,598	Re: Avatar and pics of engine swap thats a great lookin motor the truck is lookin great to i agree with with krue about the gmc's

01-01-2006, 05:40 PM	#8
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Re: Avatar and pics of engine swap That engine looks great a little paint on the frame and firewall would sure make the engine compartment complete.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

01-01-2006, 05:42 PM	#9
woodridge Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Maynardville, Tn Posts: 3,030	Re: Avatar and pics of engine swap Thanks for the compliments. I wish I had more time to spend on the engine compartment detailing but I need to use the truck. Like I said one of these days it will get a complete tear down then it will all look good. __________________ SEMA Network- Protect our Hobby! 71 C30 in pieces, starting to come together. Click here for A Place For Tennessee Truck Enthusiest To Meet

01-01-2006, 05:45 PM	#10
68haywagon I'm watching you! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Levittown, PA Posts: 1,822	Re: Avatar and pics of engine swap Looking good. It looks easy to put a motor in with no sheet metal around. __________________ 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Z71 4WD 1993 Chevrolet C-1500 W/T - Blue - 4.3L V-6, 4 speed auto - Dad's (RIP) 1992 Chevrolet S10 - LS swap project 1968 Chevrolet C-10 longbed fleetside - sold

01-01-2006, 05:59 PM	#11
FUNMUDDER Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Maine Posts: 427	Re: Avatar and pics of engine swap Nice truck. What was wrong with the 455? Did it go good? How was the fuel mileage? If my 305 ever blows up, I'd be interested in putting a 455 in it. Kinda curious about this. Looks like a nice truck to bomb around in.

01-01-2006, 06:01 PM	#12
FUNMUDDER Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Maine Posts: 427	Re: Avatar and pics of engine swap How hard was it to adapt the 455?

01-02-2006, 12:15 AM	#13
woodridge Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Maynardville, Tn Posts: 3,030	Re: Avatar and pics of engine swap The previous and original owner built and installed the 455 after the 350 dropped a valve at 98k. He did a fairly good job not hacking anything but slightly massaging the fire wall to clear the valve covers. Not sure why he did this when moving the engine forward 2 inches would have made it clear. Engine stands were fabbed and bolted to the frame. A turbo 400 was used with an adapter between it and the transfer case adapter. The engine always ran hot and performed poorly, I think there may have been a problem with the way he put it together. I have run olds engines before and had always been pleased with their performance. The engine is sold and may let the fabbed mouts and trans go if any interest is shown. __________________ SEMA Network- Protect our Hobby! 71 C30 in pieces, starting to come together. Click here for A Place For Tennessee Truck Enthusiest To Meet



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