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My 64 copperhead
Here is my 1964 prostreet version of copperhead. 496 bbc efi. th350 narrowed 9 52" WIDE.15x 14 with 4.5 backspace. ccp mod spindles coilover rear . custom oak bed and fuel cell. gonna build a stainless tank soon.
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Re: My 64 copperhead
here some more pics. interior and rear disc with e brake.
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Re: My 64 copperhead
this is the last pic truck is almost done..I'll get a better pic up soon.
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Re: My 64 copperhead
Awesome!
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Re: My 64 copperhead
Nice truck... nice job..
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Re: My 64 copperhead
Welcome....Great looking truck. For those of us doing big block conversions....what frame mods did you do and what headers/exhaust did you run? I see you did some firewall work also.
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1963 Short bed step side SBW 427 big block and borg warner T-16 HD 3 speed manual http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=519869 1963 Short bed fleetside BBW 348 1st gen big block w/Powerglide http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=619024 1964 Short bed trailer |
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Re: My 64 copperhead
cut the firewall and set it back 4 inch as for the frame notched the crossmember for exhaust.headers are for a 67-72 c10 hookers jet hot coated. custom motor mounts and trans crossmember. running a Ron Davis radiator.
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Re: My 64 copperhead
here are some mods of the firewall.
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Re: My 64 copperhead
pic of the firewall painted
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Re: My 64 copperhead
Firewall doesn't look easy but looking at the truck was well worth it, perfect stance with my favorite engine, a Big block. We may need more pic's though, got us hooked now.
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Re: My 64 copperhead
i am going to start on another truck soon and will show all my work.
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Re: My 64 copperhead
the hood is a up22 fiberglass hood needs a lot of work. it on the wall in one of the pics.
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Re: My 64 copperhead
Welcome to the forum
![]() Very nice truck ![]() Gotta love a tunnelramed big block.
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Re: My 64 copperhead
truck is awesome, great work and welcome.
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Thanks
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I had one of those L88 hoods. I traded it for a factory 63-66 GMC hood that I liked better on my truck. Like your truck dude. ![]()
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66-Pdm-gmc are you going to goodguys this week end?
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Nice wild looking truck!
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are you planning on racing the truck any, if so got any ideas what kind of times your looking for?
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Re: My 64 copperhead
ill run it once in awhile engine makes 750 plus hp and700ft tq. will be foot braking it. so 10.40 or so i think. bomp your truck is gonna be so cool thanks everyone for the feed back.
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Re: My 64 copperhead
Why was it necessary to set the firewall back?
Was it clearance issues or were you only trying to improve balance in the truck? I have a big block mocked up on a cab and chassis and it seems to fit fine.. But it is looking a little nose heavy. Any words of advice? ![]()
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Re: My 64 copperhead
The reason was so i could put the bbc where the sbc goes .also really just widen it for the ablity to take the valve covers off and more access to the back of the engine. was able to use headers for 67-72 bbc hooker. hope this helped.
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Re: My 64 copperhead
also aloud me to run dual fans and a serp drive system.
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I have the motor mount frame brackets from a 72 GMC that was originally a big block truck. The brackets and cross member are being used in a 65 build. ![]() (I am also using the 72 frame) The brackets are different than small block brackets I have here as I compared them side by side. They allow the motor to sit lower and back. ![]() I had it all mocked up and didn't notice any clearance issues before taking it apart again. I will check clearance again once I get the cab back on the frame but I really like how your firewall came out so if things are too tight I may just copy your design. ![]()
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