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Joe Rae · 07-02-2003, 12:10 AM

I own a 76 S/S Silverado with the original 454, 400TH, and 12 posi 340's. My question is, I have built another 425 HP 454 and trans that is ready to go in, would you keep the original drive train? I've been offered 600.00 for the old tired motor. Thanks! It is all tan tweed, 17's, lowered, original orange, and 400 watt stereo system. Oak bed next...

78SilveradoSWB · 07-02-2003, 12:19 AM

Why don't you rebuild this one and then sell it? Welcome to the board, and how about some pictures?

Joe Rae · 07-02-2003, 01:31 AM

Thanks, I'll post when I figure out how to reduce picture from 2 MB.

Joe Rae · 07-02-2003, 02:26 AM

One more time...

78SilveradoSWB · 07-02-2003, 02:40 AM

Nice looking step-side.

bigblock73 · 07-02-2003, 06:47 AM

Nice truck!

I do not think having the original engine in the truck makes any difference. I say sell the old 454 and use the new one...it would be easier and youd have more cash quickly for other things.

...Jeff

SicMan · 07-02-2003, 08:38 AM

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Originally posted by Joe Rae
I own a 76 S/S Silverado with the original 454, 400TH, and 12 posi 340's. My question is, I have built another 425 HP 454 and trans that is ready to go in, would you keep the original drive train? I've been offered 600.00 for the old tired motor. Thanks! It is all tan tweed, 17's, lowered, original orange, and 400 watt stereo system. Oak bed next...

Joe! I believe your old 454 is worth more than $600, up here in Ct. if you buy one from a junk yard it will run ya 1600 to 2500 in used condition "No warranty" ... cheers man and that truck looks good! good luck... I'm otta here.........

BigRed · 07-02-2003, 08:45 AM

I'd say sell it for sure.

I've seen that truck somewhere before. Maybe on another board? Look good!

Low87on20s · 07-02-2003, 09:10 AM

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Originally posted by Joe Rae
One more time...

Sweet color. Can you tell me what the paint code/color description is? I would love to paint my 87 orange.

gldevall · 07-02-2003, 10:25 AM

Hey Scott, I was thinking the same thing. I believe Swervin has it on his site. But Joe, go with the new motor, sell the old one and get that oak bed kit. BTW Awesome looking truck, bet that orange makes it really stick out.

PHOENIX · 07-02-2003, 11:26 AM

Nice truck!
Looks like desert out there, where do you live?

You have any more pictures of that truck?

highboy_04 · 07-09-2003, 01:07 AM

SicMan thats pink floyd in the sig, thats awesome!

**68 Stepside** · 07-10-2003, 12:42 PM

I've got Pink Floyd in my sig too!!!!!

Joe Rae · 07-10-2003, 08:20 PM

Hey guys, perhaps you could write to each other regarding signatures, etc. Really not interesting to anyone else, no offense.

84Stepper · 07-11-2003, 06:27 PM

Another nice stepside to add to the list. I've seen your truck on Swervins site, it is very nice and I would like to see some more pics if you have any!

highboy_04 · 07-13-2003, 07:11 PM

what Joe you dont like pink floyd?

Joe Rae · 07-13-2003, 11:33 PM

No, I like PF but more appropriate on Chat. Just when I think I've got something interesting to read regarding thread, I find chat. Oh well, like I said, don't take offense.

*mike reeh* · 07-14-2003, 02:02 AM

hate to say it but I dont see a #'s matching 73-87 being all that valuable any time soon. Still, I winced at the site of the blade cutting the #'s off my 77's 400sbc when the block was decked. How many guys are kicking themselves for selling the old 327, 350, 454 etc from their 60s and 70s muscle cars..

mike

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...and everything under the sun is in tune, but the sun is eclipsed by the moon.

Joe Rae · 07-14-2003, 08:06 PM

Okay, took a quick poll, and sold it. Thanks for all the advice and my new block is stamped '76 year, so close enough. It will go in over the next couple of weeks, looks sweet! 425HP, 500ftlbs torque, LS5 heads (6 angle valve job) Polished RPM performer, Holley 750 comp, KB Hyp, .030 over, etc. etc. I'll post times after I run it, looking for 14's at 5,500 ft or bust!

07-02-2003, 12:10 AM	#1
Joe Rae Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 50	Keep the 454? I own a 76 S/S Silverado with the original 454, 400TH, and 12 posi 340's. My question is, I have built another 425 HP 454 and trans that is ready to go in, would you keep the original drive train? I've been offered 600.00 for the old tired motor. Thanks! It is all tan tweed, 17's, lowered, original orange, and 400 watt stereo system. Oak bed next...

07-02-2003, 12:19 AM	#2
78SilveradoSWB Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 1,615	Why don't you rebuild this one and then sell it? Welcome to the board, and how about some pictures? __________________ Mitch 1978 Chevrolet Silverado C 10 454 BB, TH400

07-02-2003, 02:26 AM	#4
Joe Rae Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 50	'76 Chevy Photo? One more time... Attached Images

07-02-2003, 02:40 AM	#5
78SilveradoSWB Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 1,615	Nice looking step-side. __________________ Mitch 1978 Chevrolet Silverado C 10 454 BB, TH400

07-02-2003, 08:45 AM	#8
BigRed Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 1,680	I'd say sell it for sure. I've seen that truck somewhere before. Maybe on another board? Look good! __________________ Scott Shelbourne

07-02-2003, 01:31 AM	#3
Joe Rae Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 50	Thanks, I'll post when I figure out how to reduce picture from 2 MB.

07-02-2003, 06:47 AM	#6
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Nice truck! I do not think having the original engine in the truck makes any difference. I say sell the old 454 and use the new one...it would be easier and youd have more cash quickly for other things. ...Jeff

07-02-2003, 10:25 AM	#10
gldevall Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Walker, LA Posts: 2,925	Hey Scott, I was thinking the same thing. I believe Swervin has it on his site. But Joe, go with the new motor, sell the old one and get that oak bed kit. BTW Awesome looking truck, bet that orange makes it really stick out. __________________ Gary -1986 SWB: lowered 4/6, SOLD!!! -Best 1/4 mile: 14.51 @ 91.01 MPH -2001 Pewter Tahoe, billet grill, Corsa Sport Cat-back, K&N FIPK SOLD!!! -2004 Z-71 Extended cab with a flowmaster, BDS 6.5", 3" BL, 35x12.5x18 Trail Grapplers on Pro-Comp 18x9 wheels

07-02-2003, 11:26 AM	#11
PHOENIX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 4,703	Nice truck! Looks like desert out there, where do you live? You have any more pictures of that truck? __________________ * AVOID: LOPER'S PERMORANCE / LOPERSPEED.COM OF PHOENIX, AZ & COTTMAN TRANSMISSION *

07-09-2003, 01:07 AM	#12
highboy_04 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: kansas Posts: 1,071	SicMan thats pink floyd in the sig, thats awesome! __________________ '67 c10 350/th350

07-10-2003, 12:42 PM	#13
68 Stepside huh? Join Date: May 2000 Location: Washington, Illinois Posts: 5,690	I've got Pink Floyd in my sig too!!!!! __________________ Someday when I'm lonely, Wishing you weren't so far away, Then I will remember Things we said today. RIP El Jay

07-10-2003, 08:20 PM	#14
Joe Rae Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 50	Just asking Hey guys, perhaps you could write to each other regarding signatures, etc. Really not interesting to anyone else, no offense.

07-11-2003, 06:27 PM	#15
84Stepper Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Edmond, Oklahoma Posts: 425	Another nice stepside to add to the list. I've seen your truck on Swervins site, it is very nice and I would like to see some more pics if you have any! __________________ 84 Chevy Stepside, 350, TH350, 268h Comp cam, Hooker headers, MSD Pro Billet, Edelbrock Performer manifold and 1604 carb, 40 Series Flowmasters dumped, and Western Chassis 3/5 drop w/ c notch. New 3:73 Eaton Posi

07-13-2003, 07:11 PM	#16
highboy_04 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: kansas Posts: 1,071	what Joe you dont like pink floyd? __________________ '67 c10 350/th350

07-13-2003, 11:33 PM	#17
Joe Rae Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 50	No, I like PF but more appropriate on Chat. Just when I think I've got something interesting to read regarding thread, I find chat. Oh well, like I said, don't take offense.



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07-14-2003, 02:02 AM	#18
mike reeh 5 day ban, learn to behave. Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: san diego, ca Posts: 683	hate to say it but I dont see a #'s matching 73-87 being all that valuable any time soon. Still, I winced at the site of the blade cutting the #'s off my 77's 400sbc when the block was decked. How many guys are kicking themselves for selling the old 327, 350, 454 etc from their 60s and 70s muscle cars.. mike ------------------- ...and everything under the sun is in tune, but the sun is eclipsed by the moon.

07-14-2003, 08:06 PM	#19
Joe Rae Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 50	Okay, took a quick poll, and sold it. Thanks for all the advice and my new block is stamped '76 year, so close enough. It will go in over the next couple of weeks, looks sweet! 425HP, 500ftlbs torque, LS5 heads (6 angle valve job) Polished RPM performer, Holley 750 comp, KB Hyp, .030 over, etc. etc. I'll post times after I run it, looking for 14's at 5,500 ft or bust!

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