Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**ChiefRocka** · 02-06-2007, 08:30 AM

Well...I don't beleive it, but I actually have time in between customers rides to do something for my-self !!!

Just pulled the 78 Caddy 'HOPPER' off my lift, and rack'd the "CHIEF"

Stay tuned for PICS.....Here's the latest pics....

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See ya soon !!

John

**slepysal** · 02-06-2007, 11:37 AM

Looking good ! Did you lower it some more?

drewmangoo · 02-06-2007, 03:29 PM

Looking nice

Longstep70 · 02-06-2007, 10:17 PM

That's a nice truck. where you at in Sj 'Rocka? I think I might've seen you about town.

**slepysal** · 02-06-2007, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Longstep70

That's a nice truck. where you at in Sj 'Rocka? I think I might've seen you about town.

San Jose has a good amount of old trucks NICE !

**ChiefRocka** · 02-07-2007, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Longstep70

That's a nice truck. where you at in Sj 'Rocka? I think I might've seen you about town.

I drive it to and from my shop...usually down thru Monterey Rd, Market, then coleman.

I'm also down Santa Clara St....28th & Shortridge...my stomp'n grounds...AKA 'playas club'

John

Longstep70 · 02-07-2007, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by ChiefRocka

I drive it to and from my shop...usually down thru Monterey Rd, Market, then coleman.

I'm also down Santa Clara St....28th & Shortridge...my stomp'n grounds...AKA 'playas club'

John

I bet I have seen you around then - I commute through that area quite a bit. Your truck does look familiar. Good stuff.

**ChiefRocka** · 02-07-2007, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by slepysal

Looking good ! Did you lower it some more?

No, so far its the same height. Thats all going to be ripped out. The coils were heated from the previous owner.

John

laidout · 02-07-2007, 12:58 AM

sweet i like it

gostranger · 02-07-2007, 07:15 AM

i love the truck what are the future plans? must be nice to start with something that appears to be rust free i wish that was the case out here on the right coast!!

**ChiefRocka** · 02-07-2007, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by slepysal

Looking good ! Did you lower it some more?

Quote:

Originally Posted by gostranger

i love the truck what are the future plans? must be nice to start with something that appears to be rust free i wish that was the case out here on the right coast!!

Thanks. Well its on the lift right now. Draining all the fluids, in preperation to yank the engine. The engine runs really well (Kragen 350, w/ 2brl carb)....It just needs a resealing and a 'Krylon' rebuilt.

While it's out, I'm adding a COMP cam (cam,lifters,springs,chain), 4-brl intake, HEI, center dump heads, new valve covers, basically just clean it up little. Steam clean the engine compartment and paint it. I'm retaining the stock 3-speed.....

After it's back in, I'll install a new exhaust system.

The body will remain in primer, later I will re-do it in mabey the Blitz black or something. This was just rattle can for now.

Later I will give the suspension a taste of my expertize....Full air-ride, HI-PSI, fast stuff !!!

I'll keep the pics coming !!!! Keep checking back for updates !!!!

John

PrerunnerRob · 02-07-2007, 11:57 AM

Its good to see someone else from San Jose, I am building the same truck right now!

*zeitlerusmc* · 02-07-2007, 04:25 PM

sick sick sick truck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! mine looks a lot like yours, And I'm also trying to find a cheap but reliable bag setup, pondered hydro's but don't want my pretty wood bed hidden by a bunch of batteries!! good to see some other rats in here..............CARRY ON!!!!!!!!

**ChiefRocka** · 02-08-2007, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by zeitlerusmc

sick sick sick truck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! mine looks a lot like yours, And I'm also trying to find a cheap but reliable bag setup, pondered hydro's but don't want my pretty wood bed hidden by a bunch of batteries!! good to see some other rats in here..............CARRY ON!!!!!!!!

There is many different ways to go about suspension. I like bags...then again theres nothing like the sound of a hydro pump spool'n up !!

If you go bags...I would run an EDC...thats the only way to go. That way you won't have the noisey comp run'n all the time.

With hydraulics...all you would need is like 4 batterys. They can be installed UNDER the bed. Suspension is my bag. I've been doing custom show installs since I was 16...I'm almost over the hill now

(not really, but)

If you have any questions...feal free to ask !!!!

John

gostranger · 02-08-2007, 07:09 AM

bags and draggin!!! sounds like what i am doing cant wait to see the progress

**ChiefRocka** · 02-08-2007, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by gostranger

bags and draggin!!! sounds like what i am doing cant wait to see the progress

D-CHEESE · 02-08-2007, 10:46 AM

nice truckkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk

**ChiefRocka** · 02-09-2007, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by D-CHEESE

nice truckkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk

YEah...this is my forum !!!! Go back to Lay-it-low !!!!

J/K.....That pic is spooky !!!

Who is that ??

You know who he reminds me of, right ??

John

**ChiefRocka** · 02-14-2007, 09:28 AM

My buddy d_cheese ran the block and head casting numbers on this Krahen rebuilt 350...and we found some good and bad news.

The block is a 4-bolt 350, but the heads are small CC heads used from 75-79 small CI V-8's 262-305 used in Monzas (****ty as can be!!) These will not work with cam I want to drop in.

I'm trying to score some Camel-hump heads right now. Once I get these heads...cheese can order me up the correct springs.

More pics soon.

John

**ChiefRocka** · 02-15-2007, 08:57 AM

OK...I'm back. Just scored some 202 heads from a nice fella off Craiglist. Ready to go !! Check it out.....

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Aren't those NICE !!!

I degreased the engine, now I'm ready to reseal it, and throw it back together.

The guy who gave me this truck told me it didn't run much after the new engine. You can still see the tops of the pistons and the hone marks.

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**ChiefRocka** · 02-15-2007, 09:01 AM

Last one for today.....

Here are the SUPER-FLOW 305 heads that came off

Later

John

*zeitlerusmc* · 02-08-2007, 12:45 PM

"EDC" is that when you have the compressor hooked up to the motor????

**ChiefRocka** · 02-09-2007, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by zeitlerusmc

"EDC" is that when you have the compressor hooked up to the motor????

Yes..."EngineDrivenCompressor"

John

D-Day · 02-17-2007, 07:18 PM

That's a great looking truck. Rat rods rule.

**ChiefRocka** · 02-18-2007, 11:36 AM

02-06-2007, 08:30 AM	#1
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,150	Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... Well...I don't beleive it, but I actually have time in between customers rides to do something for my-self !!! Just pulled the 78 Caddy 'HOPPER' off my lift, and rack'd the "CHIEF" Stay tuned for PICS.....Here's the latest pics.... - - See ya soon !! John __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!" Last edited by ChiefRocka; 05-12-2007 at 09:02 AM.

02-06-2007, 11:37 AM	#2
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... Looking good ! Did you lower it some more? Last edited by slepysal; 02-06-2007 at 11:41 AM.

02-06-2007, 03:29 PM	#3
drewmangoo Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Fairview Heights, Illinois Posts: 139	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... Looking nice __________________ Keep knockin' on the Devils door, eventually someone's gonna answer. 1965 c10 Longbed Fleetside 1972 Chevelle (wife's car) 2002 Suburban (wife's car)

02-06-2007, 10:17 PM	#4
Longstep70 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: San Jose , Ca Posts: 235	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... That's a nice truck. where you at in Sj 'Rocka? I think I might've seen you about town.

02-07-2007, 12:58 AM	#9
laidout Active Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bartlesville,ok Posts: 275	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... sweet i like it

02-07-2007, 07:15 AM	#10
gostranger 65 suburban vortec 5.3 bagged Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: upstate new york Posts: 1,317	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... i love the truck what are the future plans? must be nice to start with something that appears to be rust free i wish that was the case out here on the right coast!!

02-07-2007, 11:57 AM	#12
PrerunnerRob Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Jose Posts: 847	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... Its good to see someone else from San Jose, I am building the same truck right now!

02-07-2007, 04:25 PM	#13
zeitlerusmc Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: camp pendleton Posts: 169	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... sick sick sick truck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! mine looks a lot like yours, And I'm also trying to find a cheap but reliable bag setup, pondered hydro's but don't want my pretty wood bed hidden by a bunch of batteries!! good to see some other rats in here..............CARRY ON!!!!!!!!

02-08-2007, 07:09 AM	#15
gostranger 65 suburban vortec 5.3 bagged Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: upstate new york Posts: 1,317	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... bags and draggin!!! sounds like what i am doing cant wait to see the progress

02-08-2007, 10:46 AM	#17
D-CHEESE Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: SAN JO Posts: 11	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... nice truckkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk

02-14-2007, 09:28 AM	#19
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,150	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... My buddy d_cheese ran the block and head casting numbers on this Krahen rebuilt 350...and we found some good and bad news. The block is a 4-bolt 350, but the heads are small CC heads used from 75-79 small CI V-8's 262-305 used in Monzas (**ty as can be!!) These will not work with cam I want to drop in. I'm trying to score some Camel-hump heads right now. Once I get these heads...cheese can order me up the correct springs. More pics soon. John __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965** www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

02-15-2007, 08:57 AM	#20
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,150	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... OK...I'm back. Just scored some 202 heads from a nice fella off Craiglist. Ready to go !! Check it out..... - Aren't those NICE !!! I degreased the engine, now I'm ready to reseal it, and throw it back together. The guy who gave me this truck told me it didn't run much after the new engine. You can still see the tops of the pistons and the hone marks. - - __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!" Last edited by ChiefRocka; 05-19-2007 at 06:23 AM.

02-15-2007, 09:01 AM	#21
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,150	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... Last one for today..... Here are the SUPER-FLOW 305 heads that came off Later John __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!" Last edited by ChiefRocka; 05-19-2007 at 06:26 AM.

02-08-2007, 12:45 PM	#22
zeitlerusmc Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: camp pendleton Posts: 169	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... "EDC" is that when you have the compressor hooked up to the motor????

02-17-2007, 07:18 PM	#24
D-Day Live fast, die young Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Northwest Ohio Posts: 293	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... That's a great looking truck. Rat rods rule.



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02-18-2007, 11:36 AM	#25
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,150	Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues..... __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

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