67' C10 Build V8 Conversion & 700r4 trans

[westgl]

I am starting the build/conversion of my 67',

From: a 250ci I6 engine & three speed Manual trans.
To: 350ci V8, Vortec Heads, among other parts

Along the way i will be upgrading and converting various systems that will be needed to make this conversion into a balanced vehicle, that could be a daily driver.
I will be lowering the truck and changing to different rims/tires.

Here are a few pictures As it looked Last week

[westgl]

Those were the before Pic's

Here are some Before pictures also, But with the Shell Off, these were taken today, she is in the shop, waiting for part's that were ordered Yesterday to start trickling in.

Sorry But these pictures are at night, under shop light's and a roll up door was blocking some of the lights so they may be Dark in certain ares of the picture

I still have not washed this truck in over 2 Years.

I did not think that the shell weighed that much, but i drove the truck with the shell off and it seemed much lighter, and it moved better.

Cant wait to double my H.P. & torque

[westgl]

Here is the intake Manifold & Valve Covers that I was thinking of using

[westgl]

Well maybe i leave that as wall art in the shop

That came off of a 58' Corvette that i have, you can see the accelerator pedal on the wall too

[westgl]

Here is a the Engine.

[Constructor1]

Looks like you have a great project going. I really like those valve covers. Keep us posted on your progress and remember lots of pics.

What kind of bender is that next to your compressor? Do you use it for much? I have a Hossfeld Bender that is collecting dust - wish I could utilize it more.

[westgl]

Cleaned the shop today to get it ready for the fun to begin.

I guess i could start tearing the front end off for access

[67cheby]

great build started , i will watch

[westgl]

Took some more,

Before pics, of Engine Compartment. (Engine room we need more power captain, BS you better start pedaling there aint no moe).

Stock I6 250ci 140-155h.p. Head was rebuilt two years ago.

Engine runs really good, and has decent power now that that heavy Shell is off her back, stops better too.

[westgl]

Centerline Wheels has their sales.

I just ordered some Forged Billet Wheels from Centerline Wheels, NICE!!!

[67c10rustbuket]

Man thats one clean looking body! and one awesome new engine, I like it.

are those hood pins ?

[westgl]

They are hood Locks, that lock the hood to the frame

[westgl]

I debating on whether to leave the engine painted Silver,

or paint the engine Chevy Engine Red-Orange.

I wanted it to be a little different, but there is something about those red-orange engines that make my blood boil.

[westgl]

Here are a few engine pics of the 130-140 h.p. & 130 lbs /ft or torque. power to weight ratio is less than 8 lbs per H.P. Low seat, light weight, narrow, and short.

You dont get a sense of the size of the engine fuel injected, 1800cc, 109c.i. 4.4" bore/Piston (bigger pistons than a 454ci), 5 Speed manual Trans. they claim, it is the largest bore of any Gasoline production Car or motorcycle. It is a very torquey engine with a 7,500 rpm, red line. 4 large valves per cylinder. This engine actually has Two oil pumps.

All in a light weight package.

I bought the crashed bike at auction bike was only a few months old less than 1,800 miles on it.

[westgl]

sorry for steering off coarse, a couple goldwing converted to Naked bikes, gone are the saddle bags and trunk and Fairing/winshield they are also very short and about 400lbs lighter.

The trike has a Narrowed, 2006 mustang GT 8.8" rear end, w/disc brakes 3.08 gears posi., That is driveable but need to build the body and finish some of the electrical routing, horns lights, after the body build.
That trike is also a 1800 cc but it is a 6 cylinder and about 115h.p. with 110 lbs ft of torque, twin carbs.

Those are just the project in the shop, I also have a low mile, 2006 Toyota 4runner V6 complete drive train, engine,trans rear end drive shaft, and complete electrical, as another project

Ok no more talk about other projects.

back to trucks

[67c10rustbuket]

Thats a nice looking wheel, looks similar to mine. those will looks great on your truck. So is this going to get the short bed treatment ? air bagged ? I like the silver painted engine, never seen one painted silver before, looks clean.

[VA72C10]

Nice looking project. The 700R4's are still different because of the kickdown cable you mentioned. If not adjusted properly it'll burn up the transmission in no time (I'm talking days)

[mud.man.rj]

The truck I am working on has a 3spd also with a 400 small block so changing to an auto should only need crossmenber, but I know from one I did in the past that I needed to have it shift to 4th gear electrically, either with a toggle switch or by rewiring the trans solonoids internally which I did at the time but found out that only the earlier ones could be converted internally not the later ones. So I thought there may be some kind of harness you could purchase but haven't looked into it much yet as am just rebuilding the 400 right now then lowering it with spindles/spring cut and spring and c.notch to the rear first before I get back to the powertrain. Maybe someone will pipe in and help out on this site. Hoping. Thanks.

[westgl]

Ill have to check on a harness, and the electronically shifted 4th gear.

I am not sure, ill focus on that when it is time to, I guess.

For now the Engine & Trans still needs to get pulled.

Then it off to the front suspension

[westgl]

I would like to build a Intermittent wiper, Three speed controller, using two adjustable resistor's and a three position lighted switch.

It would be in normal speed in the off position.
Pos. #1 would be slower
Pos. #2 would be even Slower

The adjustable resisters would just reduce voltage to the windshield wiper motor, and that is adjustable to get it at the speed where you want it.

Then once set it gets mounted up under the dash.

[Dingfodgy]

Originally Posted by westgl

I would like to build a Intermittent wiper, Three speed controller, using two adjustable resistor's and a three position lighted switch.

It would be in normal speed in the off position.
Pos. #1 would be slower
Pos. #2 would be even Slower

The adjustable resisters would just reduce voltage to the windshield wiper motor, and that is adjustable to get it at the speed where you want it.

Then once set it gets mounted up under the dash.

So they would still be in constant motion- just at a slower speed? Sounds like a timed relay would be the gadget to get you true intermittent wipers. Or you could just spend about $80 and get a new switch with intermittent function built in....check out the link below.
http://newportwipers.com/optacc.php

[67c10rustbuket]

Its like christmas in january, gotta love the UPS guy. man you are working fast !

[Dingfodgy]

Great work so far! How'd you like to come up the 5 a few hours and yank my motor and trans out too?

[westgl]

If anyone needs a 150h.p. three speed paper weight.

[zicc1835]

I just sold one of those boat anchors ....very nice I will be watching and learning from your build I bought a unfinished project 72 Cheyenne original 402 with a rebuilt 700 r4 already installed by PO with a custom throttle valve set up installed I have all the paper work well problem is it has sat for a couple years until P O gave up and I just now have it road worthy and she won't shift so off to my buddy owns trans shop let u know how I make out there anyway good luck I will follow along love those 67s
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